Actress Michaela Conlin Takes Us Through Austin in a Week of Awesome Outfits

Swingy and super-slimming, a box-pleat skirt flatters every figure. Opt for a midi length in a breezy fabric, paired with a bold tank.

Top, $39, jessicasimpson.com. Skirt, $110, landsend.com. Watch, $18, lulus.com (20% off sitewide for GH readers with code GH20). Bag, Reed, $119, kohls.com. Sandals, Mad Love, $23, target.com.

On everything from flowy dresses to peasant tops, vivid embroidered florals scream "vacation souvenir." And red fiesta-ready sandals — ay caramba!

Dress, $128, guess.com. Bracelet, $25, shopshashi.com. Sandals, $40, nyandcompany.com.

On location: Do-Good Coffee

Get your caffeine fix at Toms Roasting Co. (yup, the shoe folks), where each cup helps give clean water to a needy community.

The jean skirt gets a fresh update with a button front and cargo-inspired pockets. It's as comfy and versatile as jean shorts, but more polished!

Top, Scotch & Soda, $95, bloomingdales.com. Skirt, $55, gap.com. Sunglasses, $179, wildfox.com. Bracelet, $32, chloeandisabel.com.

The produce aisle is having a moment. Playful fruit motifs (lemons, pineapples, even watermelons!) are everywhere. Pick pieces in ladylike, tailored shapes to keep the look, uh, tasteful and not silly.

Top, Lauren Ralph Lauren, $98, macys.com. Skirt, $70, thelimited.com. Ring, $3, forever21.com. Heels, Badgley Mischka, $225, nordstrom.com. Bag (on chair), SR Squared by Sondra Roberts, $70, irresistibles.com.

On location: "Clean" Eats

Fuel up with a casual gourmet meal at Launderette, a charming converted laundromat.

Choose a jean or chino style that's intentionally oversize and a bit baggy — but not saggy! Roll the hem up an inch or two for a weekend-ready casual, undone look.

Top, $33, oldnavy.com. Shorts, $58, levi.com. Necklace, $49, stelladot.com. Gold ring, $8, charmingcharlie.com. Two-tier ring, $90, kasanejewellery.com. Belt, $39, landsend.com. Bag, $118, luckybrand.com. Shoes, Latigo, $81, lulus.com (20% off sitewide for GH readers with code GH20).

On location: Sweet Wheels

Scoop up flavors like smoked chocolate and cinnamon caramel from the Stephen F. Frostin artisanal ice cream truck near the South Congress Hotel.

The delicate fabric makes shorts suddenly sophisticated. But if lacy seems too racy, try the trend in a dainty trimmed cami or dress.

Top, $245, tuckernyc.com (20% off sitewide for GH readers with code TUCKERXGH). Shorts, $50, zara.com. Bracelets, $22 for set, guess.com. Ring, $24, dogeared.com. Clutch (on counter), $100, dunelondon.com.

On location: Snappy Cocktails

Grab a stool at Central Standard's marble-topped bar and toast the oysters on the half shell with a pink peppercorn gimlet.

This story originally appeared in the June 2016 issue of Good Housekeeping.