7 Summer Outfit Ideas to Steal From Valentino's L.A. Brunch

A scenic brunch and the promise of shopping exclusive Valentino pieces would be enough to lure some of L.A.'s best dressed women to a Beverly Hills event, but they specifically turned out in droves for a very worthy cause: supporting the Violence Intervention Program (VIP), which cares for victims of abuse, neglect, and sexual assault.
The event was sponsored by Valentino and hosted by the HEART charity (Helping Ease Abuse Related Trauma), which provides funds and support for the families receiving services at VIP. The event drew an impossibly stylish and charitable crowd, including Rachel Zoe, Chriselle Lim, Caroline Daur, Kitty Cash, Louise Roe, and others. Of course, they dressed to the nines for the sunny L.A. day, leaving us with some stellar summer outfit ideas. They won't mind if we steal them, right? Scroll down for outfit combos inspired by the guests at the Valentino and HEART event.
Kitty Cash: Printed Mini + Feathery Shoes
On Kitty Cash: Valentino Peacock-Print Silk Dress ($4039)
Chriselle Lim: Red Dress + Matching Pumps
Caroline Daur: Statement Belt + Sandals With a Twist
On Caroline Daur: Valentino Feather-Embellished Sandals ($889)
Rachel Zoe: Maxi Dress + Oversize Sunglasses
Louise Roe: Statement Sleeves + Pleated Skirt
On Louise Roe: Valentino V-Ring Calfskin Shoulder Bag ($2221)
Dr. Barbara Sturm: Mixed Prints + Mini Bag
Clare Vivier: White Maxi + Straw Bag
On Clare Vivier: Valentino Cotton-Poplin Dress ($1986)
Next, the 49 best summer buys under $49.

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.
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