wanderlusting

 

 

Dallas-based Nasiba Adilova's lock-down life looks more like my wildest jet-set dreams! Over the last year, she's been living with her family in far-off places from the Maldives to the Swiss Mountains--and I've been tagging along for the ride via Instagram, taking in the exotic scenery and sartorial splendor. Clearly, she resides in a different tax bracket than me, but she affords lots of style inspo! I could go next level in her kind of dressing with the now on sale Love Shack Fancy (second to last pic), bedroom-to-beach-to-street Loretta Caponi (last pic), Brock and Hunza G. 

Photos: Nasiba Adilova

 

 

breton basics

 

 

Breton tees are back (again) big time--but a bit different looking this go-around: silhouettes are slimmer and more streamlined, sleeves are three-quarter and stripes are anything but standard! I'll be lining up in these by La Ligne (above), Kule, J.Crew, and Rosetta Getty.

 

 

ariel gordon

 

Mother's Day came early this year, ushered in by new MAR pendant necklace, designed by LA-based designer Ariel Gordon. (She's the talent behind the other darlings strung around my neck, too!) For my fellow mommas and friends, she's offering 15% off with the code Marlien15! Like how I'm showing off my must-have pinstripes, too?

 

Photo: Coliena Rentmeester

pin up

 

 

In case there's any confusion, you definitely, without a doubt, no-questions-asked need a new pinstriped shirt. It has to be a little oversized (but not too much, as if you borrowed it from a guy) and the stripes should be subtle (not bold--so last year!). Most importantly, it must possess inherent unbuttoned-down-to-there sexiness! Sounds like a tall order, but don't worry, I got you! Check out these just-right options from Citizens of Humanity, Victoria Beckham, Alex Mill, River Island, Mango, and Reliquia (below). P.S. I think I NEED the vintage New Balance sneakers, above, too!

 

 

set sale

 

 

This week is getting off on the right foot thanks to Shopbop's Style Event, featuring spring's newest and most coveted looks at up to 25% off! After enduring one crazzzzy long winter, I am more eager than ever to breeze around in fresh, out-and-about pieces, like the Ulla Johnson dress, above, this feminine Alice & Olivia blouse, these seriously perfect pull-on Vince shorts, these do-it-all Sam Edelman ballet slippers, this alluring one-shoulder Nanushka sweater, these Mother frayed ankle-length jeans, and this print Sea top. Get the discount code here!

blanket statement

 

 

Cute Mother's Day gift alert! One-of-kind customizable throw blankets for $78 bucks! You know I can't resist anything that has my name on it! Find 'em here!

 

 

short shorts

 

Yep, denim shorts are still a must for this coming warm-weather season, however, this time around they're super short, high-waisted and distressed. Got that? I've identified the best options currently in the market, as I am in desperate need of a pair (or two!). They are by Levi's, below, Zara, above, Citizens of Humanity, and 7 For All Mankind.

cap rate

 

 

Different times call for different routines, hence I'll be swapping out my usual straw hat for one that's a little more fun and unique! One that will cap off my look with a punctuation mark,  like the statement-making Gucci denim bucket hat, above, or the floral Free People, below. Or these from Hat Attack, Loeffler Randall, and Chloe!

finders keepers

 

 

Hard to believe this snap was taken almost two years ago, because the clothes we're wearing still look very much up to date today! Hence: keepers in my book! I received a ton of DM's yesterday inquiring about the provenance of Coco's white blouse, above. It is by Rebecca Taylor and long sold out, but I found similar stunners from Rixo, Intermix, Anthropologie (or this) and Jonathan Simkhai. All wardrobe stalwarts!

follow suit

 

 

Lately, my Hawaiian girlfriends--A.K.A., my favorite swimwear pros--have been working bodysuit-like one-pieces that go from surf breaks to supermarket shopping and everywhere in between. These flattering yet versatile pieces work with their denim cut-offs, skirts and under dresses. Their outfits could not be easier--and yet come off so stylish too! Their go-to suits come from Mai, The Reformation, Susanna Monaco, Silvia Tcherassi, Anine Bing, LNA, and Mango, above.