LE CATCH

I've been waiting for today’s torrential downpour the forecast promised, but the Hamptons has other plans apparently. Nothing but blue skies so far. Meanwhile, Instagram would have you believe I'm still in Corsica, thanks to Doên's latest newsletter highlighting my summer best. Proof that if your suitcase is mostly Doên, it tends to work just about anywhere. They're the kind of pieces that end up getting worn on repeat, just like these new additions in my rotation from Warby Parker, Zara, H&M, Varley (perhaps named after me??), with this Pixie Market en route!

Photo: Coliena Rentmeester

tory burch

One tank. One giant flower. Zero styling required.

1. Tory Burch tank top
2. Dries Van Noten skirt
3. Madewell sunglasses
4. Susan Shaw hoop earrings
5. Blue Lagoon Silica Mud Mask
6. Prada pouch
7. Jude sandals

If you needed any confirmation that drawstring pants aren't just a summer fling, J.Crew has gone long on the silhouette for fall, introducing them in a cool lightweight corduroy, above, alongside other up-to-the-minute shades, teaming with them with slinky summer-to-fall shirts too. (Donni and Leset still on board, too!) P.S. I love the new ballet flats, lace-up flats, and the lipstick charm necklace, last pic!

$178, j.crew

A little sparkle never hurt a button-down.

1. J.Crew embellished poplin top
2. Slvrlake jeans
3. Tory Burch handwoven chain mesh tote
4. SEEN Restore Scalp Serum
5. AZLEE ruby and diamond ring
6. U Beauty Plasma Lip Compound
7. The Row leather pumps

There comes a point every summer when the heat wins. It's too humid to think, too sticky to layer, and somehow even the idea of "getting dressed" feels ambitious. It's the almost-August slump (read: the Sunday of Summer). Which is why Zara's latest arrivals feel spot-on. Everything has that thrown-on, can't-be-bothered energy: breezy polos, above, pajama-adjacent separates, below—pieces that look best with a sun-kissed glow and absolutely minimal effort. Below, additional pieces I'd happily wear while doing as little as possible: Cos’s sleek satin wrap skirt (on sale!), denim Topshop barrel-cut shorts, Frankie Shop’s leather macrame skirt (I LOVE mine!) and drop-waist dress, Reformation’s pink suede (OMG), and Rohe’s silk cream top and organza lined shorts.

$270, Maria La Rosa

A small crochet bag with the biggest chic summer energy.

1. Gucci silk twill mini dress
2. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum Set*
3. Hourglass Instant Extensions Mascara and Eyeliner Set*
4. Maria La Rosa crochet pouch
5. Tony Bianco thong sandal

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This pic landed in my DM’s this morning. Just Coco's necklace stack, anchored by a Loren Stewart safety pin we both have—a little symbol of friendship, togetherness, and, in our case, twinship. Funny how we've spent decades swapping jewelry (and Adina Reyter charms, above), stealing each other's ideas, and sending each other outfit snaps from opposite sides of the world. Her photos (including the Dorsey summer campaign she photographed, below, in Corsica) have become some of my favorite style inspiration (and so have the 3.5MM floating diamonds!). Sharing a few of her pics below, including my latest one (nowhere near as artistic as hers!) with a new lariat and Eliou bikini charm—and a little of our ongoing conversation, one bauble at a time!

There are certain pieces that lodge themselves in my fashion brain and simply refuse to leave. The lace Christian Dior blouse, above, is one of them. Jeanne Damas wore it to Dior’s Spring 2023 show in Paris, and I haven't stopped longing for it since. Earlier this year, a friend appeared in a sold-out $110 interpretation, and I spent weeks trying to track one down, convinced one had to be hiding somewhere on the internet. Then the original Dior version resurfaced during one of my vintage trawls, taunting me from behind an equally eye-watering price tag. I briefly entertained the idea before reminding myself that fashion sometimes rewards patience as much as impulse. Today, patience won. Shopbop quietly restocked the $110 version (see it below on Coco Schiffer, below), and naturally I pounced before history could repeat itself. Which got me thinking about everything else that's only just coming into the picture but already feels destined for cult status. Prada is making a compelling case for precious-stone cufflinks to be worn whether or not your shirt actually requires them. More accessible must-haves trickling down elsewhere: Zara's slouchy-chic jacquard linen trousers and lace-trimmed skirt (last pic); Reformation's relaxed but polished shorts, H&M’s dramatic ruffles, Cos’s sleek (on sale) chic, Topshop’s t-shirt fringe—all prime candidates for the buy now or regret later file!

A late-night bout of "market research" (read: staying up past my bedtime to redeem a The RealReal credit) turned into a successful and surprisingly nostalgic exercise (see Prada skirt, above, and this Celine-ish jacket!). Up popped bags, like this $230 Prada tote and the Longchamp carryall I hadn't thought about in years, below—the one I carried religiously in the early 2000s and loved enough to gift to my Condé Nast editor-in-chief. Turns out this bag is one of ShopMy’s top sellers of the summer—in other words, completely current again! Below, a few more after-hours discoveries: the Celine clutch ($328), the vintage-looking Juliska plates and Zara placemats to go with! Proof that good design has an awfully long shelf life!

$169, nordstrom

The color palette says Chanel. The price says otherwise. (These Blazy-coded ankle strap pumps are spot on too.)

1. Kule shirt
2. Marks and Spencer open weave skirt
3. Fallon beaded burst earrings
4. Chanel clutch (Borrow it and use the code MARLIEN to save 50% off first two months of membership at Vivrelle)
5. Heretic Dirty Violet Fragrance
6. Jeffrey Campbell slingbacks