As summer rapidly approaches, I feel the need to reevaluate my summer dress collection and I think this may have to be the first addition.

I’m a polka dot gal through and through, but something about this particular dress oozes European flair to me. The dots are skewed and I love the silhouette: the v-neckline and slight tapering effect at the waistline is classy and oh-so-flattering.

Helene Berman Polka Dot Cotton Sheath Dress is currently on sale at Nordstrom for $117.90!

YSL has been the golden standard of brightening pens for as long as I can remember, but now brands like Bobbi Brown and Fresh are getting in on the action.

This brand new offering promises to brighten the eye area with just one stroke! The formula is enriched with meadowfoam seed oil and a slew of other soothing and calming extracts along with mulberry extract to brighten skin’s overall tone.

In true “Fresh” form, this one is formulated without parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances and phthalates.

Fresh Supernova Radiance Brightening Pen is available in three shades for $24 each from Fresh.com.

These sandals are so bright, punchy and fabulously fun that I just can’t stand it!

Ocean treasures inspire the vivid colors of the punchy pom-poms, tassels and florets. These would look so cute paired with white shorts or capris on a hot summer day!

Anthropologie Rainbow Urchin Sandals are available from Anthropologie for $118.

How totally cute is this compact?

Lancôme re-launched this in the summer 2007 and it’s back again for a limited time.

I love the generous size and tropical bamboo etching. I’m adamant that a girl can never own too many bronzers, as each one imparts a slightly different mix of rosy or tawny shades. This one appears as though it would offer the perfect sun-kissed peach tan – must try it ASAP!

Lancôme ‘Tropiques Minérale’ Bamboo Bronzer Compact is available from Nordstrom for $45.