
What: Shorts will always be a favorite summer must-have but designers have given it a whole new role. It’s been transformed from being a laid-back weekend option to being an alternative to office suit

It happens every year around this time: whilst sitting at your gray cubicle, you start daydreaming of summer vacation, walking along the beach or strolling strolling across a cruise ship in the most beautiful summer dress (it’s okay to admit it; we have the same daydream). Now there’s a ton of dress options out there (Maxi vs Short, Sheath vs A-Line, Floral vs. Bright Colors) and it can be hard to choose which one is right for you, so we’ve put together a little guide to help you figure out Here’s what you need to know.

The following is a guest post from our friends at Lucky.
It’s possible that nothing has done more to inspire the wardrobes of today’s women than the now ubiquitous street-style blog. Yet it’s tough to navigate the endless options on the Web and even tougher to stumble upon a fresh concept in a somewhat oversaturated genre.
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What: TBF attended the Ann Taylor Summer 2011 Collection fashion preview.
What They Say: “Inspired by the artistry and architecture of Mexico, our May collection is a chic palette of white and soft shades of sandy beige mixed with iridescent accents and artisan embellishments…Our June collection is all about laid-back summer sophistication…Clothes take on a gorgeous fluidity and drape, and are sophisticated enough to wear out, but relaxed and comfortable enough to handle the heat.”