Melon.

Been loving me the color melon over the past few weeks.  I instantly gravitate towards it wherever I go.  It looks so refreshing against mints / blues.  First up: I mean, this blouson-style J. Crew dress ($148, J. Crew) is just too precious for words.  I wager to bet that you will see at least one of your girlfriends in this little number by the end of the summer.  {Side note: J. Crew’s sundress prices make me happy.  I am getting a little tired of the ol’ casual $300-$400 Shoshanna/Milly dress.}

Perfect with simple wedges ($365, Intermix), a straw clutch ($250, LKBennett),

I’d wear it with this pendant necklace (I seriously want this sooo badly but Mr. Magpie might die if he sees me waltz home with another piece of J. Crew jewelry — $88, J. Crew), and — for a little splash of unexpected contrast, this sculpted YSL ring ($250, Net-A-Porter):

And how about this little lovely ($298, Theodora and Callum)?

Lovely with a crisp sundress ($99, FrenchConnection) —

Over a BRIGHT melon bikini (Zimmermann, on sale for $102!!!, Net-A-Porter) —

And well-finished with a straw hat ($78, Nordstrom) and some classic neutral flips (Tkees, $45, SouthMoonUnder):

I like the way this pink/melon accented scarf ($175, DKNY) would add a little somethin-something to a simple blouse (DVF, $225, Barney’s) and white skinnies:

I’d finish the look with these uh-may-zing canvas wedges (seriously, seriously loving them — need them in both the toffee color below and the flame red — $228, J. Crew) and this mini cross-body bag ($98, Madewell):

Meanwhile, this little tank dress ($395, Rag&Bone) has stolen my heart, especially paired with this bomb Gemma Redux necklace I’ve been suh-wooning over ($412, Gemma Redux):

So.cute. for a night out with a gold clutch ($225, KateSpade) and some serious nude pumps ($189, Koko & Palenki):

For something a bit more on the ladylike side, how about this angled-stripe Ella Moss dress ($168, Barney’s)?

Perfect with these pink-accented espadrille wedges ($99, NineWest) and a wicker clutch (Michael Kors, $119, Nordstrom):

I’d add some unexpected pistachio green earrings ($85, Charm and Chain) and a big stack of gleaming gold clinky bangles ($150, AmritaSingh):

Finally, for casual summer weekend excursions, do you love the idea of pairing a melon-hued tank ($49, Net-A-Porter), white shorts (J. Brand, $143, PinkMascara), and this eye-catching seafoam green camera holster ($138, Union)

I’d finish with some t-strap sandals in unfussy luggage brown ($120, Ash) and that Chloe Marcie tote I’ve been killing myself over for the last year ($1,790, Net-A-Porter):

For added punch, try these retro-style sunnies ($10, Nordstrom) and a dip-dye scarf ($139, Intermix):

Yummy.