Must-Haves for Summer – Part 4: Tops

MINT jodi arnold Paint splash top – $255
Inspired by the art school trend, this multicolored cotton short sleeve top has pleated detailing at the waist and sleeves. Round neckline. 100% cotton. Dry clean.

Catherine Malandrino Ipanema beaded blouse – $367.50
Bright pink layered chiffon blouse with multicolored beaded neckline, a V-neck, batwing sleeves and simply slips on. 100% silk. Dry clean.

Emilio Pucci Sundial ottoman top – $783.75
Mutlicolored cotton blend ottoman top with feather trim threaded cord through the sleeves, a boat neckline and elbow length sleeves. 65% cotton, 35% rayon. Dry clean.

All Available at net-a-porter.com

Must-Haves for Summer – Part 3: Jewelry

Stella McCartney Beaded necklace – $213.75
Multicolored beaded necklace with silk grosgrain ties around neck. Necklace drop is adjustable from approximately 11 inches to 26 inches.

Monica Vinader Opal stone teardrop earrings – $152.50
Gold discs with dangling teardrop shaped opal stones for pierced ears. Earring drop measures approximately 3 inches.

Alexis Bittar Floral Lucite bangle – $375
Multicolored hand-painted floral Lucite cuff with crystal embellishment. Circumference of cuff is approximately 10 inches.

All Available at net-a-porter.com

Must-Haves for Summer – Part 2: Cute Toes

Essie Bermuda Shorts – $8.00
A high-voltage violet.

Essie Mini Shorts – $8.00
A vibrant orange pop.

Essie Short Shorts – $8.00
A shockingly flamingo pink.

All available at essieshop.com

Must-Haves for Summer – Part 1: Shoes

Stella McCartney Floral wedge sandals – $785
Multicolored floral print canvas sandals with a 5-inch wooden heel for height and a 1.5-inch platform to making walking easier. These Stella McCartney sandals have a buckle fastening ankle strap and a rubber gripped sole.

Miu Miu Basketweave strap wedges – $357
Multicolored pastel patent leather slingback wedges have basketweave straps with a 5-inch wooden effect wedge and a 1-inch platform. These Miu Miu wedges have a buckle at the back to fasten the slingback strap and an almond-shaped open toe.

Castañer Dika espadrille wedges – $125
Red canvas gingham print slingback espadrilles with a 4-inch wedge heel and a 1-inch platform. These retro-inspired Castaner wedges have a peep toe and simply slip on.

All available at net-a-porter.com

Beautiful and Amazing

Acrobats from the Circus Festival of Monte Carlo.

Covet: Mario Bologna Pumps

I’ve always loved purple shoes.

Lilac Suede Peep-toe Pump Shoes

A fresh way to start the warm weather season, Mario Bologna’s peep-toe pumps add some modern-retro charm in purple suede with white piping, stacked heel and clear resin buckle. Made in Italy – $587

Available at Forzieri.com

Gossip Girl “It Girl”

Gossip Girl, everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure — come on, you know you have the hots for Chuck Bass — will be spinning off another series.

Gossip on the street says the news series will be inspired by “The It Girl” spinoff novels and will take place at a girls’ boarding school.

Source: Yahoo TV

But let’s not forget the original It Girl, Clara Bow, from another time:

Be Silly

You can only be young once. But you can always be immature.
–Dave Barry

Hot Hot Hot

It sure is hot today in Grace Magazine land.

Hope you’re staying cool. Drink lots of water and don’t forget your sunscreen.

Remembering Cyd Charisse

Cyd Charisse, star of MGM musicals in the 1940s and ’50s, died Tuesday at age 86.

Hollywood’s long-legged beauty danced with the best: Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly.

Check out her most famous roles in the films, Singin’ in the Rain, The Band Wagon, Brigadoon, and Silk Stockings.

At the height of her career, her famous legs were insured for $5 million.

Grace in motion:

Read more about Cyd Charisse here.