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Lately, it's been a season of lasts — the last volleyball playoff game with my sons as teammates, the last school lunch made for my graduating eldest, the last ordinary day in a place that held years of extraordinary memories. It's a quieter (and unprecedented) kind of intensity, the emotional weight of an ending, a kind of senioritis that doesn’t inspire rebellion, but reflection. Instead of celebrating, I’ve mostly wanted stillness. Space to feel everything. But here’s what’s holding me: watching others lean into joy. Seeing friends dress up to celebrate milestones and embrace the moment—it reminds me that this season is temporary and that there are more beginnings ahead. My friend, La Double J designer, JJ Martin, above, marked the advent of her exclusive capsule collection in Venice, Italy, earlier this week with My Theresa, a kaleidoscopic line-up full of spritz-ready prints and skin-baring ease, belted in one-shouldered vibrance. Meanwhile, my sister is planning to wear this Self Portrait dress to our nephew's wedding later this month. Also launching today--and more than ready for a party invite: H&M's new resort capsule: the plisse dress, the billowy print caftan and the balloon-sleeved blue blouse. I'll take them all and debut them when the mood and the moment align...









sweatpants and sandals


I am not a sweatpants-outside-the house kind of girl. In fact, I barely wear them indoors. But silk track pants? Now that's a different story. Donni's iteration blurs the line between comfort and chic. Add a crisp button-down and cute ballet flats, and suddenly the whole look makes sense: relaxed, refined, and quietly styled to perfection. I love them in butter yellow, too (below). Can we segue to slipper-like sandals that could also go with? Namely Leandra Cohen's (last pic) Ancient Greek Sandals, a jelly-rendered take on the iconic Dr. Scholl's. Yes, please! 









capri or bust

 


What do we think: do we need to have Hailey Bieber's legs to pull off summer's capri pants? Or can we just channel the confidence of someone who thinks they have Hailey Bieber's legs and let the pants speak for themselves? I'm betting on the latter--just ordered a pair from Frame (a solid call, given how flattering the jeans always are). I am confident I could also work these options from The Reformation (below) and The Gap. P.S. I am also confident that we could all pull off Hailey's throw-it-on-over-everything Mango trench! 




sunshine in a dress

 

$280, shopbop

Colorful blooms compensating for LA's May Grey. 




1. Farm Rio dress, $280, shopbop.com

2. Julietta beaded shell choker, $275, modaoperandi.com

3. Tom Ford Rose Lip Oil Tint*, $32, nordstrom.com

4. Prada wicker mini bucket bag, $2350, prada.com

5. Aquazurra sandals $625, mytheresa.com

FYI: steep discounts on beauty at Nordstrom right now!! 





a little lace

 


Let's get one thing straight: A short lace-trimmed skirt--i.e., one hot summer trend--is not about shock value. It's about owning softness with edge, femininity with nothing to prove. Styling it with tomboyish pieces, such as oversized button-downs or knits (below), beat-up tees, or boyfriend jackets—doesn’t just mitigate the lingerie vibe…it amplifies it. The contrast makes it cooler, sharper, more intentional. I love how London-based Lucy Williams, above, wears her Doen skirt with Miu Miu boat shoes and a zip-up jacket. I snapped up the flowy Free People (slightly longer) skirt, last pic. 





crochet craze

 

$248, j.crew

Crochet and fringe are my two favorite food groups.




1. TWP cropped poplin shirt, $360 twp.com

2. J.Crew crochet skirt, $248, jcrew.com

3. Roxanne Assoulin layered necklace, $320, netaporter.com

4. Longchamp canvas tote bag, $325, nordstrom.com

5. Black Suede Studio flats, $280, shopbop.com

lace is my love language

 


If you're not into lace, you might as well RSVP "no" to summer. Skip the spritzes, the rooftop soirées, the coastal getaways—because lace is the season. Whispery, romantic, just sheer enough to raise a brow--it's not optional, it's essential. And I'm here for it! After all, I'm a lace lover 365 days a year, every year. So this summer, I am doubling down, eyelet everything! Starting with the Johanna Ortiz, above, and the Veronica Beard, below. I also love the strapless marigold Eliou and Doen's figure-flattering lace! P.S. Doen x GAP launches today--and it won't be around for long. 





dupe of the day

 

$65, nordstrom

Chloe, it was only a matter of time... (It comes in that blue hue too)



MWP

 


When NYC -based Ghia founder Melanie Masarin posted her most-worn outfit of the season yesterday, it got me thinking: what would mine be? But the truth is... I can’t choose just one. I'm caught between the thrill of fresh silhouettes (firstly Prada bag, below), buzzy brands, unexpected colors—and the gravitational pull of beloved staples (this, pictured below, these, also pictured, this and this) that never let me down. It's a delicate democracy in my closet: everyone deserves equal playing time. So while Melanie may have her MVP's (a Chan Luu cotton cardigan, Khaite sandals, and High Sport pants, above), I’m still in the middle of a very stylish rotation and contemplating the following additions, below:  the beige flowy skirt by Pixie Market, the linen tank and trouser set from The Reformation, the bubble Banana Republic mini, the bandana print Sandro, this forever-classic Isabel Marant, and the eyelet Madewell top.













coats and sandals


It's currently peak season for coats up top, sandals down low: spring in the streets, summer on the feet. The key to this transitional look is the footwear: a sandal with quiet intention. Translation: a barely-there heel, an elegant leather thong, or a rope detail that hints at hot and sunny while still holding its own under a cool trench. New York-based Mimi Nguyen is leaning into two pairs: a black Tony Bianco (above, $155!) and a red suede Toteme (last pic) while Coco Schiffer (immediately below) is sticking to walk-everywhere flats by The Reformation. I also love the rope Sperry sandals, below, and these velvet Prada beauties. 






Photos: Mimi Nguyen, Coco Schiffer

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