Before I get started on this post, I have some exciting news to share: I’ve partnered with Kohl’s as the official red carpet correspondent for the Academy Country Music Awards! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram all weekend long for live updates from the ACMAs (@sydnesummer & @Kohls). Ok, now let’s talk florals, like this cross-body bag I’ll bringing with me to Dallas…

Florals are everywhere this season. And on the runways I saw a ton of mixed floral prints. Starting with a black and white floral, like this top from Kohl’s, makes print mixing easy. For day, I paired it with a colorful cross-body bag and classic khaki shorts with a denim jacket. For a date night, I slipped into white skinny jeans, added heels, then mixed it up with this adorable daisy and stripe print clutch (which I might be packing in my suitcase as well!).

We shot this day-to-night look at one of my fave parks in LA: Will Rogers Memorial Park. It’s right across from the Beverly Hills Hotel, and is perfect for a quick break from a busy day. When we were there, there was even a man preparing a surprise engagement proposal! He, of course, brought plenty of florals. He even mixed them with multi-colored petals spread across the grass.

Each Friday I’ll be bringing you a new fave, from spots I love love to food I can’t live without. I hope you enjoy the new column! And I can’t wait to chat with you on social media this weekend from Texas.

– Day –
Top: Elle
Jacket: Old Navy
Shorts: Zara
Bag: Dolce Girl
Bracelets: Stella & Dot, Gorjana
Shoes: Tommy Hilfiger

Photos by Jodee Debes

– Night –
Top: Elle
Jeans: Levi’s
Bag: Gunne Sax
Shoes: Steve Madden

*Thank you to Kohl’s for partnering on this post*