Celebrate the official start of the season — in style, from Memorial Day Weekend to beyond Labor Day.

Make your getaways effortless with a uniform of diamond studs, a holds-every duffel (Keepall, preferably) and a watch that will remind you to savor every moment.

Wherever you’re headed — from the beach to the great outdoors — we’ve got everything you need for one long, chic summer weekend.

Shop the collection here.  

In this specific hairdo, we extreme side-parted the hair (big on runways), and made a basic low pony tail braid, with only one elastic securing the bottom. 1. Fold the scarf in half into a triangle. Then roll the scarf up to the tip to make it about 3-inches thick. Tip: you can make it thicker or thinner depending on what look you are going for.  We used a 70cm square from Hermès, a 90cm would work as well. 2. Pull the scarf gently (without unfolding) under your braid and secure it at the top with a tight first tie of a knot. 3. Take the two ends and criss-cross them (do not knot them) and pull one end to either side tightly. Up to you how tight. Looser will create a bigger knot, but make sure it is tight enough to stay secure. 4. Tuck each end of the scarf into the headband, one to the front and one to the back. For a more secure hold you can use hair pins to hold the tips of the scarf down after you tuck them. Try not to use spray after you secure this look or you will ruin your scarf! 5. Et Voila! Check out Portero’s scarves here.

“My mom bought me one of these before I was born in Italy with my father..I lost it when I was little after filling it with nosense a 3 year old plays with, would love to have one again to give my daughter!”

In fact, we were so touched by this sweet tale of classic luxury that was lost, we sent her another mini monogram bag (pictured above). We think it makes a small, but iconic fashion statement. Plus, it’s impossible not to coo over how cute it is.

While Emma doesn’t have a daughter of her own yet, she did recently get engaged. Her mom bought the original bag for her in Italy when she was 1 1/2 years old. “I used to carry everything in it..coins..dolls..whatever I could stuff into it,obviously oblivious what a great bag it was,” recalls Emma.

Somewhere along the line it got lost, but now we’ve found for it. When Emma showed her mom the new bag, she cried.

So happy to have been part of this heartfelt reunion – and we’re very certain this one won’t get lost in the shuffle.

Shop Louis Vuitton mini Speedy bags. Follow Portero on Pinterest. 

You may not want to orchestrate a complete wardrobe white-out, but adding a handbag is easier to manage (and way less intrusive on your dry cleaning bill). Take some time to think about what sort of white you want to hang on your shoulder. Will it be a quilted classic Chanel or a boho Chloe or a rebellious Balenciaga? Whatever your vision, this is your blank canvas to run with.

That goes right down to the camellia flowers, featured on bags and jewelry. We read about the rich history in Elle magazine. “Talk about love at first sight: Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel fell head over heels for the camellia after one was given to her by her polo-playing lover, Boy Capel. She started pinning silk versions to her lapels, her hair and the blossoms found a home on the black-and-gold-laquered Coromandel screens in her apartment at 31, rue Cambon.”

In Southeast Asia, where the bloom originated, the camellia represents longevity. Truly apropos.

The duo prove that you can mix textures and patterns and create a chic 2013 look.

Per Elizabeth: “This is one of my favorite combos. Sarah is wearing tapestry print pants with a black, camel and metallic tweed blazer, paired with a phenomenal studded crossbody convertible clutch by the ever fabulous Valentino. Might I add, I just cannot get enough of tapestry prints on clothing – squeal!”

“I love the eclectic mix of a timeless tweed blazer, matched with an unexpected pastel lady-like print, and finally perfectly executed with a rocking yet delicate bag.”

Also note: “The leopard couch in the background: fabulous but not included!”

Guess we’ll just have to settle for the bag … for now.

We’re trying to make it easy for your to do the chic time check with an exclusive Hermès Watch Event for the next few weeks with 0ver 40% off like-new offerings.

We saw first hand last fall how these timepieces are meticulously assembled by hand at the Festival des Métiers in New York.

Each style translates the striking design that Hermès is known for and adds the technology of precision watchmaking. You’ll find the same leathers and luxurious details you’d expect from the French design huse.

Here’s a guide to some of Hermès watches styles:

H Hour:  It’s hard to miss that emblematic “H” for Hermès. Since 1996, this minimalist graphic approach is balanced with a simple sundial-like dial.

Cape Cod: A solitary anchor chain inspired this homage to the peninsula of Cape Cod. Henri d’Origny created this watch in 1991 with the coastline on his mind. 

“The Jypsiere is one of Hermès’s most amazing everyday bag creations thus far,” says Elizabeth. “This bag is perfect for work, shopping, weekend, travel, etc.”

“This specific bag is Etain grey with contrast Etoupe interior – an “Eclat” bag. You will indeed not see many of these in two-tone as they are very rare. Can be worn by a woman – or yes, even a man!”

Tada: It’s Sarah Jessica Parker!

Take a closer look at her other bags: A Chanel Boy Bag, black and white Tod’s bag and white Rochas tote.

In addition to opening doors and jewelry boxes, keys have had many meanings through history and literature. The ancient Greeks felt a key represented knowledge and life and a set of three keys together are said to unlock the doors of wealth, health and love.

Tiffany & Co. key pendants can represent that and much more personal sentiments. Introduced in 2009, they are are based on keys from the Tiffany & Co. Archives. Handcrafted in everything from 14K gold to platinum encrusted in diamonds, the designs include hearts and petals.

The key pendants have been spotted on Jessica Biel and Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl for a reason – they add a personal and special feel to just about anything you’re wearing, plus they hit your neckline in a very flattering way. 

You’ll be glad you’ll unlocked this look.