Relax! It’s summertime and the living is easy… and Ruby Rd. living is effortlessly chic! Here are our designers’ top picks for your essential summer ready wardrobe. From the beach to your own backyard, we’ve got you covered! We’ve added some of our favorite seasonal recipes and party essentials from Food52, LQ Shop, Jane Riley and Bouquetry to create the perfect summer gatherings!

Photo credits (clockwise): www.food52.com; www.lqshopny.com; www.food52.com; www.shopjaneriley.com

Time to make a splash in this season’s coolest hues! This breezy tie-dye inspired print top and crisp, cropped white pant are ready for sunshine and summer fun! Keep guests comfortable on these luxurious sunbeds from LQ Shop. Tempt your guests with these refreshing Moonlight Sonata cocktails and light dessert tarts from Food52, on beautiful tableware from Jane Riley. We want an invitation to this pool party!

Moonlight Sonata Cocktails: https://food52.com/blog/2324-feast-your-eyes

Dessert Tarts: https://food52.com/recipes/41660-tasty-tarts

Photo credits (clockwise): www.bouquetry.com; www.food52.com; www.shopjaneriley.com; www.lqshopny.com

These wardrobe essentials are perfect pairings for any summer adventure! Our bestselling shorts just got better, in our exclusive prints! Our tees in an array of colors add a touch of luxe to your everyday style. Pair this outfit with a gorgeous gold tote from Jane Riley. Elevate a backyard gathering with these DIY hurricane lamps and Prickly Pear Coolers from Food52. Find a beautiful table big enough for all your guests at LQ Shop, and to decorate that table, you can seek inspiration from the variety of bouquets at Bouquetry.com.

Prickly Pear Coolers: https://food52.com/recipes/13291-prickly-pear-coolers

Photo credits (clockwise): www.shopjaneriley.com; www.lqshopny.com; www.food52.com

Stay chic in the heat at the beach this summer, in our exclusive stripe top with a lace yoke, inspired by sandy neutrals and clean crisp summer whites!   Pair it with our white embellished signature cropped length pant for a look that is casually elegant.  Take a beach party to the next level with this gorgeous outdoor furniture from LQ Shop, and ocean inspired shell plates from Jane Riley. Cool off with homemade ginger soda from Food52, and invite guests with a handwritten note on Ruby Rd.’s free, downloadable summer limited edition notepaper!

http://living.rubyrd.com/post.php?s=summer-2016-limited-edition-notepaper

Homemade Ginger Soda: https://food52.com/recipes/12175-citrusy-homemade-ginger-soda-by-margaretandjoy-wordpress-com

Photo credits (clockwise): www.food52.com; www.shopjaneriley.com; Rachel Leah Hasovec, Soterion, http://rubyrd.com/blog/post.php?s=our-travel-notebook-adventures-aboard-the-soterion-anegada-british-virgin-islands

Our nautical striped top with mesh details, paired with our white stretch capri pant, will take you from ship to shore this summer! Accessorize with a pretty necklace from Ruby Rd.’s jewelry collection, and complete your look with this spacious tote from Jane Riley. Your guests will love these mint oatmeal blueberry muffins from Food52! Thank you to Rachel Leah Hasovec, first mate, chef, yoga instructor (and photographer!) aboard the Soterion for the inspirational images from the BVI!

Mint Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins: https://food52.com/recipes/18163-healthy-mint-blueberry-oatmeal-muffins

We feel inspired to make the most of Memorial Day and Summer 2016! We want to see what inspires you to make this a summer to remember! Post your photos on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, adding ‪#‎myRubyRdstyle so we can see your style. Share your look and tell us what you love with the hashtag, #myRubyRdstyle. Come join in the style sharing!