One early Monday morning I step onto my balcony of my apartment, sipping my daily cup of coffee and feel the peaceful, serene wind caresses my face. I am distraught by the reminders of upcoming mid-terms and the ample amount of unfinished work awaiting my attention, I am suddenly greeted by the sun’s luminous rays. The warm sensation forces me to give off a quick smile, anticipating the next season’s visit. While finishing the last of my coffee I strap on my new pair of zig-zag wedges and take one last glance at the scenery of tall buildings, freeways, and palm trees that formulate the city of L.A. As I grab the handle to open the glass door the maiden of beauty’s heat places a gentle kiss on my cheek. I guess that’s nature’s way of saying, “Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer.”

With the early summer months of June and July quickly approaching, the time has come for us to revise and alter our wardrobes into versatile and light weight materials that will carry us through a day at the beach and a night out for dinner. Take it from prophetic designer Michael Kors himself: “Think about dresses that can be swimsuit cover-ups with flip-flops during the day that transform into cocktail dresses at night with sandals and great jewelry.” This summer is all about sheer slips and cover-ups that can be worn at the beach over your bikini or at night as a dress/blouse; your choice of sandals and accessories will determine the overall look.Before we get into cover-ups and accessories, let’s begin with the main foundation: the swimsuit. For many women (including myself), the hunt for the best swimsuit can be a living hell.