TRAVEL OUTFITS:

In conquering the challenge of dressing for travel, we recommend a nice, comfortable pair of jeans in a not-so-tight and not-so-heavy fit and fabric. This way you can transition easily state to state or country to country… also consider jeans in a hot pink hue a ‘neutral’ for the season.

Top row, from left to right: Marni Cashmere Cardigan; Burberry Brit Cashmere Cotton Cardigan; D&G Dolce & Gabbana Off-White Cotton-Blend Top; Theory Lerea Side-Slit Stretch Cotton-Blend Shirt; Moschino Cheap & Chic Faux Pearl-Embellished Wool Cardigan; Madewell Topnote Cardigan.

Middle row, from left to right: J. Crew Vintage Straight Jean in Old Faithful Wash; Weekend by Max Mara Emmy Jeans; Epice Grace Floral Scarf; Jil Sander Cashmere Scarf; Etoile Isabel Marant Adam Skinny Jeans; Rag & Bone Skinny Jeans.

Bottom row, from left to right: Banana Republic Ashley Bow Ballet Flat; Prada Patent Polka-Dot Bow Ballerina; H&M Solid Scarf; H&M Striped Scarf; J. Crew Classic Leather Ballet Flats; Tory Burch Patent Carrie Ballet Flat.

DRESS YOURSELF IN A NEW YORK MINUTE:

Top row, left to right: D&G Dolce & Gabbana Black Leather Jacket; Balmain Cropped Suede Jacket with Belt; Burberry Brit Quilted Jacket; Barbour Flyweight Cavalry Jacket (Barbour is a UK brand that is available in many US cities); Mulberry Scout Jacket in Summer Khaki-Washed Lambskin; Edun Leather Biker Jacket.

Bottom row, left to right: Seven for all Mankind Khaki Cropped Straight Leg Jeans; Rugby Repaired Natural Straight Jean; Loeffler Randall Nadia Lace-Up Platform Booties; Burberry Buckled Leather Ankle Boots; Zara Heeled Country Ankle Boot.

PRACTICAL PINK & GREEN OUTFITS:

Clockwise from top left: Kate Spade Signature Spade Jacket; McQ Alexander McQueen Ribbed Jersey Tank Dress; Cambridge Satchel Company Fluro Multicolored Satchel; Kenneth Jay Lane Ivory Pearl Necklace; Three Dots Crew Neck Tee; Diane von Furstenberg Rita Conded Stretch Skirt; Manolo Blahnik Norvany Shoe; Riger Vivier Belle Vivier Ballerina Flats; Lisa Perry Pipeline Circle Dress; Juicy Couture Supreme Tricotine Jacket.

THE NEWS FROM NEWPORT:

Clockwise from left to right: Equipment Polka-Dot Silk Shirt; C. Wonder Striped Short Sleeve Tee; Kate Spade Selma Sweater Dress; Marni Wallet; Juicy Couture Dark Blue Lace Jacket; Kate Spade New York Barclay Bag; Opening Ceremony Fluorescent Sandals with Bar; Vince Rolled Boyfriend Pants; Tory Burch Rosemary Pant; Miu Miu Patent Leather Peep Toe Pumps.

A TROPICAL COLOR COMBO:

Clockwise from top left: Emilio Pucci Gathered Ruffle Dress; Marc Jacobs Double-Breasted Wool-Crepe Jacket; DSquared2 Racerback Jersey Dress; Joseph White Garcon Sleeveless Blouse; Paul Smith Slim Leg Ankle Grazer Trousers; Lauren by Ralph Lauren Modern Straight Jeans in Yellow; Brian Atwood Alysha Colorblock Suede Platform Pumps; Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Leaf Tote in Blue; Jimmy Choo Agnes Patent Pointy Pumps.

STANDING OUTSIDE THE FIRE:

Top row, from left to right: National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983, starring Chevy Chase); Cheaper by the Dozen (2003, starring Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt); Campfire Roasters Marshmallows, available in assorted sizes and flavors; Stonewall Kitchen Sugar Grahams.

Bottom, clockwise from lower right: An assortment of Mast Brothers Chocolate, available online at French Broad Chocolates; SCOUT 4Boys Bag in Croc-O-Gator Black & White, on sale now; Jonathan Adler Devil Match Strike; Table Grill by Eva Solo; Rolla Roasters Roasting Forks, available online at REI.

SAKE IT TO ME, BABY!

Clockwise from top left: Stirrings Pomegranate Martini Mix; Polycarbonate Martini Glasses, available online at Target; Stirrings Lemon Drop Mix; Fishs Eddy Bodega Mini Glass and Fishs Eddy Recipe Shaker; Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997, starring Mike Myers); SCOUT Pleasure Chest Insulated Tote in LSDaisley, on sale now; Slogan Cocktail Napkins, available online at Print Appeal (pictured, “I like my money right where I can see it – hanging in my closet!”); Bluejay Winged Corkscrew, available online or at Home Rule in DC; Naughty Betty Individual Gossip Coasters (pictured, “Wine is a must have like black pants and celebrity gossip”), available online at You Need a Drink – also look on this site for drink recipes; Wine Glass Markers also available online or at Home Rule.

CROSS PARTY LINES FOR FOOD, FUN AND FASHION:

Clockwise from top right: Prep for DC with a viewing of All the President’s Men (1976, starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford, pictured); enjoy the famed Georgetown/DC classic Wedding Crashers (2005, starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, pictured); two guys who’ve settled their business in DC, the design duo of Smathers & Branson (pictured), make well-priced, great looking needlepoint belts… Sherman Pickey in Upper Georgetown has a wide selection and does special orders; also in Upper Georgetown, visit new store Dalton Pratt (pictured) to pick up a frame to capture your fave DC snapshot or find yourself a cool piece of jewelry; for an avant garde take on DC style, stop into Relish (pictured) in Cady’s Alley, just down from Georgetown’s M Street; Hu’s Shoes & Hu’s Wear are further down on M Street with a fantastic selection of shoes & RTW, respectively, and then directly next to the Four Seasons, M29 has an amazing variety of unique and chic gifts; when you venture downtown, on 14th Street Muleh is a must-see for contemporary and classic furniture and fashion; grab artisanal cheeses from a West coast company that also has a strong following on the East coast, conveniently right here in DC, Cowgirl Creamery (pictured); buy the Hippie Crack from Baked & Wired (pictured) to munch on in between meals; tote party- and partisan-themed favors in SCOUT‘s all-inclusive DC tote (pictured), the Mini Deano in Capitol Fun.

RED HOT:

Top row, from left to right: Norma Kamali Halter Swimsuit; Yves Saint Laurent High-Waisted Bandeau One-Piece; My Week with Marilyn (2011); Norma Kamali Walter Mio Ruched Bandeau Swimsuit; La Blanca Ruched One Piece Bathing Suit.

Bottom row, from left to right: DSW Miss Me Glamour 5 Sandal; White Turban Swim Cap; SCOUT Grand Plan in Brittany’s Stripe; Essie Really Red Nail Polish; Chie Mihara Troya Suede Pompom Sandals.

BEDDING BONANZA:

Clockwise, from top left: Designers Guild Charlottenberg Printed Floral Bedding; Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009); Ralph Lauren Home Pink Oxford Bedding Collection; Serena & Lily bedding – Melon Penny Dot Sheet Set, Sprout Penny Dot Sheet Set, Punch Bloom Pillow, Grass Bloom Pillow; SCOUT Original Deano Carryall Tote in prep Stripe Pink Cardigan, *on sale now at the Scoutlet!