Summer is sneakily approaching, slow as its arrival might be. I don’t mind waiting around for a bit, though. Soon enough I won’t be able to do as much layering in the wardrobe department, and outfits will become inevitably a bit less exciting to assmble. But Summer really is the only time I’ll justify baring a bit more of my undies to show off the swimsuit I might be wearing underneath my clothes… either off to the pool, or having just come form there. (Who am I kidding? I rarely make it to the pool in the summertime. Sigh.) Wouldn’t these suits from Minnow Bathers be lovely peeking out from underneath a lacy vintage camisole cover or strappy sundress? (I am dying for that plaid two-piece above.)

Another way I am planning on spicy up predictable summer ensembles is with the addition of some pretty spectacular shoes. Cheetah is a great print to coordinate with a myriad of other patterns. I used to own a nice pair of cheetah flats, but now I just have one, and its mate has gone missing. I think a great patterned pair of wedges by Jeffrey Campbell replace them quite splendidly, don’t you? Especially when paired with one of these darling dresses from Topshop.

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