While New York’s Spring/Summer 17 Fashion Week collections were not ground-breaking shows, there were some memorable moments and beautiful clothes presented.  Delpozo’s collection was exquisite with rounded proportions and undulating lines paired back with jaw-dropping oversized dangling earrings.  Marc Jacobs presented a high-octane show from start to finish.  He supplied energy and drama that, frankly, could have been used earlier in the week.  More honorable mentions include Rosie Assoulin and Brandon Maxwell for beautiful, wearable clothing.  I love that some of the newer designers continue to impress and make strong impressions on NYFW.

Here are some of the best pieces and my favorite collections from the week.

Feature Photo: Ryan Roche

Clockwise, from top left to right: Delpozo, Proenza Schouler, Monique L’Huillier, Brock Collection, Rosie Assoulin, J.Crew, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta via Vogue, Brandon Maxwell via Vogue, Marchesa, Monique L’Huillier via Vogue, Delpozo, Marc Jacobs

It’s hot.  And from the looks of it, everyone is finding ways to escape the heat and take advantage of slow Augusts with plenty of vacation time.  Whether you are daydreaming of the beach from your desk or sailing around Greece, here are my favorite summer looks to keep you cool and a short list of the pervasive seasonal trends.

*Plenty of dresses – any and every length

*Off-the-shoulder everything – dresses and tops

*Sexy, low backs

*Strappy Sandals

*Crop Tops

*Denim Cut-offs

*Long skirts

Feature Photo: @netaporter Dress by Zimmerman Photo 1:  @juliarestoinroitfeld Dress by Loveshackfancy Photo 2: @netaporter Top by Caroline Constance Photo 3: @dodobaror Photo 4: @matchesfashion Dress by Thierry Colson Paris Photo 5: @thesartorialist Photo 6: @avenue32 Skirt by Lisa Marie Fernandez

While it may already be the middle of September, dress weather is just hitting its stride.  With gorgeous early fall days ahead for the next few weeks, this is the best time to be wearing Vita Kin’s amazing Ukranian-inspired dresses, which we saw this past spring and summer.

These stunners offer the perfect amount of coverage for a transitional weather look, while still keeping you cool in warm early fall temps.  The best part is that these traditional Vyshyvanka-influenced dresses can be styled a million different ways, making them totally fall-appropriate: with strappy sandal heels, tall suede boots, slouchy cashmere beanies, cool sunglasses, a wide brimmed hat, and now, a turtleneck (yes! they are BACK) underneath.  Everyone seems to look so effortlessly cool in these dresses.  Dressed up or down, they are too good to put away.

*top photo via Matches Fashion

*bottom photos via @vyshyvanks_by_vitakin