What Nina Loves

"With his first resort collection for Balenciaga, Alexander Wang put his sporty touch on Cristóbal’s classics."

Balenciaga, Resort 2014

Stoclet House by Josef Hoffmann in Brussels, Belgium.

"All clean lines and modern accessories, Michael Kors' cruise collection is at the top of my list."

Michael Kors, Resort 2014

"Transparency is a major trend for fall. I love the silk organza collar detail on this Dior top."

Top, Price upon request; 800-929-DIOR for special order.

"This season I am very much inspired by architectural modernism. From Bob Hope's Palm Springs home, which was designed by John Lautner and completed in 1980 (and is currently on the market) to a handful of simple yet chic resort collections—Balenciaga and Dior come to mind—what once was old is new again."

"When in the United Arab Emirates' capital, Abu Dhabi, stay in the ultraglamorous Sky Suite suspended between the two Nation Towers of the St. Regis Abu Dhabi, opening in November."

stregisabudhabi.com

"These Beach Riot suits are reminiscent of the jeweled cross sweaters of Christian Lacroix's 1988 haute couture collection."

Suits, $248 each; beachriot.com.

"This Dior lacquer cuff is proof that style is all in the wrist."

Cuff, $1,500; 800-929-DIOR for special order

"Photographer Henry Clarke captured a whimsical Marisa Berenson wearing Valentino back in 1967. It's the same carefree mood—evident in playful prints and sparkly embellishments— that has captured my att ention today."

"Alber Elbaz is the master of all things feminine, so it's no surprise that he's the man behind these bejeweled earrings."

Earrings, $1,695; net-a-porter.com.