Summer in the City

That Sunday afternoon showing of the SATC movie have you feeling sort of sheepish about the state of your summer wardrobe? Fear not. Fashion editor favorites Zac Posen and Thakoon will soon have you striding past the Mister Softee truck in style. Chockablock with socialite-meets-surfer-girl looks including a smart, sunshine-yellow shift with a convertible hem and an airy indigo-print dress, Thakoon's collection is the definition of city-girl cool, while an iconic handbag from Zac Posen ups the chic quotient of effortless basics, stat. Summer-in-the-City styles worthy of our favorite foursome? They're right here at the Designer Boutique.

Big City Pretty: New Styles in the Designer Boutique

What do you get when you blend European luxury and sophistication with effortless, urbanite chic? A unique yet utterly wearable look we're calling Big City Pretty. Not surprisingly, the rising stars of American design are at the forefront of this look. For spring, Jenni Kayne channeled the '70s, bringing us a sweeping strapless Ikat print dress inspired by her travels in Turkey, while Proenza Schouler, Rachel Roy and Zac Posen found inspiration for their sleek sunglasses, chic day dresses, and standout handbags in the modern women of major American cities. Styles that embody spring's Big City Pretty? Find them here, in the Designer Boutique.