1) Sunbathe poolside at one of New York's chicest rooftop pools. Enjoy cocktails and poolside bites for those of us who are over the Hamptons.
2) Visit The Met Gala's 2015 exhibition, "China Through The Looking Glass" at the Met Museum. Bonus points if you show up in the same look Rihanna wore to this year's Met Gala.
3) Take a weekend-long beach trip to debut the best swimwear of the season. Whether you're reaching for a chic one-piece or a high-waisted bikini, use this as your opportunity to make a style statement.
4) Keep up with the must-see movies making their release this summer. From Meryl Streep as a rockstar to Cara Delevingne's lead-role debut, these are the movies not to miss.
5) Don't miss Victoria Beckham's sit-down interview with Fern Mallis for the Fashion Icon series at 92Y. Buy your ticket for the June 3rd event here.
6) Fuel up with the best iced coffees in New York City. Check out our guide to the city's best cold brewed caffeine fixes here.
7) Have the most glamorous summer by channeling your inner Diana Vreeland. We're taking note from the legendary BAZAAR editor's best words of wisdom here.
8) Throw the ultimate summer soiree. This is your chance to try a new summer recipe or warm-weather wine-paired dinner.
9) Unplug and unwind with a relaxing summer beach read. Whether you're on or off the beach, this is the time to catch up on your reading list.
10) Ditch your signature hairstyle for a fresh new summer cut. Whether you're going for a pixie, bangs or long layers, here are the hottest haircuts to try this season.
11) Embrace summer festival fashion at one of this season's music events. Just because Coachella passed, doesn't mean your chance at summer boho style is over—catch one of these music festivals.
12) Watch the fashion documentary of the moment, starring one of the industry's most iconic names, Iris Apfel. The documentary Iris explores the interior-designer-turned-fashion legend's incredible life and is playing this summer.
13) Visit the new Whitney Museum downtown. Along the High Line and Hudson River, the museum is a must-see for all art and fashion lovers.
14) Don't miss out on the CFDA's first-ever New York Mens Fashion Week. Who says the boys can't have fun with Fashion Week too? Held from July 13th-16th, follow along with the debut fashion event.
15) And of course, don't forget to dress the part. Step up your summer wardrobe game. From gladiator sandals to swimsuits, cover-ups and summer workwear, shop all summer's fashion essentials here.
Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing digital content across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, sex, and culture. Previously, she was the Market Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR and has written for publications including WWD, Bustle, and W Magazine. When she’s not busy taste-testing her way through every dirty martini in New York, you can follow her on Instagram for bad jokes, good outfits, and annoying vacation pics.
