I love the loose, casual silhouette of this navy J. Crew sundress; its summery and breezy in an effortless, relaxed fashion.

The dropped waist and v-neck are feminine but simple. This dress would be the ideal choice for a casual day of beach-going and sightseeing. Plus, it comes in my summer staple navy, so I’m completely sold!

Also available in Dark Charcoal for $55 each at J. Crew.

I’m dying to snap up this sweet set of bronze goodies before summer’s over and my small semblance of a tan disappears.

Everything you need to play up a gorgeous glow is packed up in a supercute bronze tin: a bronzer, better-than-waterproof mascara, golden shimmer shadow and a beachblush that is sherbert-y, summery and too sensational for words.

Cargo Be-you-tiful Brozning Collection is available from Cargo for $45.

Although it’s been a relatively mild summer thus far in Kauai, it’s still hot and humid enough to leave me feeling sticky and less than glamorous come 3:00 p.m.

The easiest way to boost my spirits, I’ve found, is a spritz of one of my favorite summer scents. Light and easy, these four fragrances have been in constant rotation this summer (until Bree stole my bottle of Sheer Calyx, that is).  A quick spray of fragrance instantly lifts my mood and makes a hot summer afternoon bearable. (Also? I smell better.)

Here are the scents that have kept me feeling fresh and pretty all summer long:

Kenzo L’eauparKenzo eau Indigo This has been my favorite evening fragrance all summer. I have yet to even want to wear anything else. Notes of ylang ylang and sambac jasmine make this Kenzo scent slightly powdery and very special. Each morning I sniff my wrists for the lingering notes of the previous night and smile to myself.

Degree Classic Romance I’m obsessed with clinical strength deodorant but hate how the “sporty” scent clashes with my fragrance. Now Degree has a clinical strength deodorant in the “Classic Romance” scent to match my favorite Degree Classic Romance body mist from their Fine Fragrance Collection. I can layer this citrus-y floral scent and smell delicious even as I melt under the hot sun.

Prescriptives Sheer Calyx Like Oprah, I’m drawn to grapefruit top notes and this light, refreshing version of the original Calyx is just my speed. Exotic fruits, lush flowers and smooth woods make this an easy scent to love. (Just ask Bree!)

Thierry Mugler Angel Sunessence If you like the original Angel, you’re going to love this summer version of the gourmand fragrance. With all the same delicious notes that made me fall in love with the original Angel (honey, vanilla, caramel—sounds like an ice cream sundae!), Sunessence is softer and lighter than her older sister.

What fragrances are you wearing and loving this summer?

Sprinkles is synonymous with the cupcake craze that has overtaken the nation. If one of these cute little bakeries hasn’t sprouted up in your neighborhood, you can still enjoy or share these sweet little desserts. (I am a HUGE cupcake fan – they make it easy to enjoy a single serving without the temptation of knowing a whole sheet cake is sitting in the refrigerator!)

Available in best-selling Chocolate, Red Velvet, Vanilla and Banana flavors, Sprinkles mixes use premium, all natural ingredients and even include Sprinkles’ signature “dots” to finish your cupcakes with style.

Each mix makes approximately 12 cupcakes and includes a simple recipe for frosting.

Sprinkles Cupcake Mixes are available from Williams-Sonoma for $14 each.