The just-launched website pinkstarshop.com is so new that its inventory is still pretty thin, but what it does have is absolutely worth scoping out. From Society for Rational Dress, for example, there's this inspired take on the LBD. It's minimalist, but the asymmetrical cutout and elegantly modified racerback add an artsy feel. And from Nicholas K, I'm loving this crisp white cotton smock. With its exaggerated, swingy silhouette (and assuming it's indeed long enough), it would also be so cute as a dress over thick black tights come fall. Should you still need more incentive to log on, they're offering a friends-and-family discount from now until May 19—enter coupon code "FNF30G" for 30 percent off anything on the site.

Were it in any other palette, I might have skipped over this dress. Its lines are really clean and soft, maybe even to the point of plain—or at least easy to miss in a crowd. But when you combine the black bodice with a pale diaphanous silk skirt, the contrast gives it a noticeably cool spin: The top looks particularly sharp, which in turn accentuates the sweet, floaty quality of the bottom half. In another life I'd have worn this to Truman Capote's black and white ball. Its price furthers the time warp effect—$159 seems awfully reasonable for a party dress this timeless, pretty, and all-around good.

There are few things that make me happier than a bargain, so when I see something I love online, I tend to wait and stalk it compulsively until it finally goes on sale—good for the wallet, bad for time management. But my new online obsession, a site called Shop It To Me, has changed all that. It's basically a shopping portal that alerts you when items by your favorite designers—in your size!—go on sale. There's a bit of setup involved to create a profile, but it only takes a minute. Choose what designers you like from an impressively comprehensive list (there are hundreds of names, from big brands like Bottega Veneta and Christian Louboutin to lesser-known labels like Alexandre Herchcovitch and Karen Walker), then select the type of clothing/accessories you're in the market for (dresses, shoes, and so on), and input your sizes. The site automatically scours the Web for just-reduced pieces that match your preferences, and every week you get a bulletin—including photos and prices—in your inbox outlining your options. Brilliant, right?

This C&C California tank top sums up everything I feel like wearing lately. Because it's made out of silk, it's cool and light, and the splotchy ash-hued tie-dye print has an elegantly bohemian vibe. Though the fit is fairly loose (and hence forgiving), the Empire waist and low-but-not-too-low cut inject just the right amount of sex appeal. You could cover it up with a shrunken blazer and get away with wearing it to the office, or for pedaling around on the weekends, add denim cutoffs, aviators, and low-top Chuck Taylors.

My desire for this object is nowhere near being grounded in reality, because not only do I not have $5000 lying around to blow on something like this, I would not have anyplace to put it. But if I did, this massive, crazy beautiful birdcage would instantly be in my shopping cart. It's made of elaborately wrought iron with a zinc roof that looks like it could have come straight from the pages of some kind of amazing Gothic storybook. It might be a bit out there, but I picture it in my fantasy seaside cottage (which would be kind of ramshackle from the outside but modern-minimalist on the inside, save for a few offbeat touches—starting with this gigantic old-fashioned, slightly zany statement piece).

Milly is making what might very well be the coolest, prettiest beach cover-up on the planet. You've got to enlarge the photo on Bergdorf Goodman's website to appreciate it fully. It's made of lacy crocheted white cotton, which is actually kind of groovy-graphic. There's a delicate bit of scalloped trim at the hem and drawstrings at the neckline and on the sleeves. The shape is swingy and loose, which furthers its '60s vibe, sort of like what a Rat Pack groupie would have worn poolside in Palm Springs back in the day. At $292 it's a splurge, but at least if you layer it over jeans and a silk tank or even over a brightly colored slip, it could definitely work out and about, too.

I'd be the last to guess that I'd gravitate to a top that's both ruffled and ruched—too fussy, right?—but I'm here to tell you that I have. Somehow in the case of this Y-3 racerback top the combination really works. Both flourishes are applied in small, asymmetrical doses to a sporty, slick-as-can-be tank, and the overall effect is cool and understated and just a touch edgy—three qualities I love, love, love. Pair this with something really straightforward on the bottom (the flat-front charcoal trousers the model seems to be wearing in this photo are a good choice) so that the embellishments don't get lost in the rest of your outfit.

I was immediately drawn to this sweater I saw on the website for the L.A. boutique Seaton, probably because it has pretty much the exact same shape as my favorite can't-take-it-off American Apparel sweatshirt. This would make an excellent alternative to the one I've got, since it looks like it would be every bit as comfortable, only a lot more refined in tissue-thin snow white cashmere. The slouchy fit, soft material, and goes-with-anything color give it the same addictive potential, but this one runs absolutely no risk of looking schlumpy in situations like dinner with the in-laws or evening cocktails with friends, and so on.

I'm a big fan of the long summer dress, especially when it's worn really casually, like with leather flip-flops and windswept hair. The look is incredibly glamorous and actually really easy to pull off, though obviously tracking down the right dress is key. I love this strapless one by Andrew Lauren, which comes in the prettiest frosty lemon color (and is also available in white, which I just e-mailed a friend about who's still looking for a low-key option to wear to her beach wedding in July) that would look so great with a tan. It's perfectly flowy and floor-grazing and very clean-lined, and it has a couple of chic details—side pockets, gathering at the bust—that make it that much more special.

Paper shredders are the sort of thing that everyone could and should use but no one ever really wants to buy, largely because they're usually blah-looking and take up way too much space. A friend just asked me for a recommendation, though, and I remembered the ones by Royal that I saw earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show and which were actually one of my favorite discoveries while I was there. The technology is hardly groundbreaking, but this is—by leaps and bounds—the best-looking shredder I've ever come across. With its compact size and slick minimalist design, I'd even go so far as to call it cute. It can shred CDs, DVDs, credit cards, staples, and a bundle of paper at a time, and it starts and stops automatically, so you don't have to worry about remembering to power it on and off every time you use it. This would be so handy for dealing with the mountain of junk mail that shows up on my doorstep every day, and it's only $49.99. I'm placing an order today.

Lucky's editorial assistant Alexandra Willinger, who has that undone-cool thing down pat, discovered the following Rory Beca dress—and as usual, she's on to something. There are actually two articles of clothing at work here: an outer tank that you can remove and wear on its own, as well as a light shift underneath. The styling possibilities are endless—the tank is so straightforward it can go with pretty much anything (though high-waisted jeans are what immediately come to mind for me), and by the same token you could try just about any tank/sweater/wrap over the dress or just wear that by itself too. In featherweight cotton, both pieces will feel great against your skin in hot weather and would also layer up nicely come fall. I like the dress in this deeply saturated magenta color, but if you really wanted to maximize its versatility, it's also available in basic black.

To get out of my cashmere cardigan rut, I've been looking for a little cape to wear instead. I finally found a strong contender by A.P.C., a knit version with a double row of buttons down the front that make the whole thing look a lot like a peacoat—one of my all-time favorite wardrobe staples—minus the sleeves. Even if you're a bit daunted by the thought of wearing a cape (the silhouette can get a bit dramatic at times), this one is so simple and pared-down, and throwing it on loosely over your shoulders—whether it's with broken-in cropped khakis or a colorful silk slipdress—instantly telegraphs a je ne sais quoi, gamine cool. It's classic and refined yet interesting, which, come to think of it, in a perfect world would be the common thread of every single thing I own.

For those of you who didn't act fast enough to get a pair of those navy cotton In God We Trust shorts before they completely sold out, here's a second chance at another really cute and similar pair. In this case they come from Vena Cava, and they're a kind of dressier, more stylized version of the ones I wrote about last week. A high waist gives them a '50s pinup quality, but they're not so short nor so tight that you wouldn't want to wear them out and about. These also have a row of buttons on the side, this time in the form of squared-off gold studs. I like what the girl in this photo has going on, wearing hers with a tucked-in bright peasant blouse.

I'm kind of terrified of boiling-hot liquids, a fear that resurfaces with every trip to Starbucks. I like the coffee (especially the new, much-hyped-but-indeed-delicious Pike Place blend), but the temperature at which they serve it seems, to me at least, rather dangerous. I usually wait at least 10 minutes for it to cool before taking a sip, and I employ those cardboard cozies they have to avoid hand scalding. I just saw that an artist named Jacqueline Dufresne has come up with a chic, imaginative alternative to those standard-issue paper sleeves, made of handknit cotton—which ends up looking like a cute little scarf for your to-go cup. I love it when something so basic and utilitarian gets a designy makeover. Coupled with a Starbucks card, this would make a really sweet gift for any caffeine-addicted friend.

Hats, much like jewelry was for me until only recently, are the type of thing that I often admire on others but for whatever reason have always avoided wearing myself. But since I've been trying to walk everywhere lately (not just to enjoy the nice weather but to compensate for the fact that even with new workout clothes, I still haven't made it to the gym), and having read thousands of articles on the negative effects of sun exposure, I'm starting to reconsider. I'm not entirely sure how my personal aesthetic translates to headgear, but this Lola hat caught my eye and I'm tempted to give it a try. The cloche-meets-fedora shape is classic and feminine, and pintucking and a tortoiseshell button add the perfect bit of flair. And for mitigating sweatiness and hat head, the wide face-shielding brim and the fact that it's made of breezy, lightweight straw make this an intuitive choice.

Devotte makes the kind of shoes that people inevitably stop you on the street to ask you about. The silhouettes are different than anything else out there, and the color combinations are just as striking. You can also always count on interesting details (leather ruffles, cutouts, or maybe a handful of grommets) and beautiful craftsmanship. They just made their site shoppable, which, naturally, has me pretty psyched. I'm loving the geometric Jazzler style, which is sort of kooky and elegant at once, and comes in a very versatile warm mocha color offset by a curvy wood heel and metallic gold trim. The Helena, which was designed in conjunction with trendsetting L.A. boutique Satine, has a brilliant mix of graphite leather, a row of fish-scale-like front panels, and antiqued pyramid studs.

In the summer, at least in my free wear-whatever-I-want time, I find that shorts are all I ever feel like putting on. It gets so hot in New York City—that sticky, nasty humid kind of hot which basically means fewer clothes = better. Last year I bought a pair of paper-thin black cuffed Helmut Lang shorts and wore them just about daily, which I take as a sign that I should acquire another pair to keep in the rotation. I can already tell that these navy cotton ones by In God We Trust are it. There's a row of little white buttons running down each side that add a charming English-schoolboy-goes-sailing quality, but they're still simple enough to wear in lots of different ways. For evening cocktails somewhere in the neighborhood, I'd add a drapey silk blouse and patent leather sandals, and they'd be just as good with a heather gray tee for wandering around Central Park. And they also happen to be priced on sale at an astoundingly cheap $20. Sizes are limited, but if you're a 2, 4, or 6 you're in luck.

I can already see how this Mociun tee might be a polarizing, love-it-or-hate-it type of thing, but I am definitely in the love-it camp. Though I'm beyond sick of the skull-and-crossbones trend, somehow having a rib cage screen-printed on a simple cotton T-shirt feels entirely different. To me, it seems less about being macabre than cheeky, and the piece comes across like an anatomical chart come to life. Or something. In any case, I like the idea of throwing it on with a battered denim mini and bright ballet flats for running around on the weekends. Who's with me on this one?

I know: I'm slightly obsessed. But I can't help but share this one I found at Cole Haan. The combination of white patent leather and silver piping comes across as both futuristic and sporty, two qualities I don't typically strive for but happen to really love in this case. It comes from the company's G Series, which is all about creating shoes that are as comfortable as sneakers, though you wouldn't necessarily know it from looking at them. These have flexible, ergonomic rubber soles; and since I try to avoid the subways in the summer (waiting on a steamy, stiflingly hot subway platform is true misery as far as I'm concerned), these will serve me really well while running errands all over the city on foot.

On a mission to find a nice-looking lidded hamper that doesn't take up too much space (harder to track down than you might think), I wound up combing the aisles at Bed Bath & Beyond. Feeling a bit dejected after totally striking out on the hamper front, I wandered past the bedding department and was pleased to find that DKNY has just launched a new collection exclusively for the store. The line offers everything from duvets to shower curtains to soap dishes, and it's all cute, well made, and refreshingly affordable. Case in point: These lush cotton sateen Black Glamour sheets have a 350 thread count and a chic geometric print—and $130 gets you a complete queen-size set. In the bath section, this plush lilac bath mat ($35) with a raised floral motif would look great as a little area rug at the side of your bed.