New York's hottest day of the year so far had me debuting a denim mini, above. Truth be told, I bought the Topshop skirt because it was on sale for $29(!) and I thought it could stylishly sub in for standard-issue shorts throughout the summer. Along with the skirt, I wore a Reformation white t-shirt (perfectly cut, in my opinion) and Chanel slides to step things up a notch (or seven). Lastly, I applied GOOPGLOW Body Luminizer to my legs and arms for an opulent, radiant, heat-is-my-friend glow. And that may have been the best style hack of all! Have a great weekend!
When my LA friends clean out their closets, they hand off their beloved castoffs to Dana Weinrot, who sells them via Celebrity Owned to people like me! For a while now, I've been asking her to open a phsyical space, where I can peruse the offerings in person. I'm happy to report she has finally conceded, and her office-meets-store is now filled to the brim with the latest and greatest investment bags, some
of them new and others gently used, along with choice pieces from Christian Dior to Zara. My first trip netted several standout dresses, including the print Preen, above, and a gorgeous pastel-hued Etro blouse. Enjoy it all here!
P.S.
One good shopping tip: I've found that searching by designer turns up
more desirable, easy-to-wade-through results.
Right after lunch at Frenchette yesterday, I ran into a hair stylist with whom my sister consistently works. As per usual, I assumed he thought I was Coco, and so, before he could even say hello, I introduced myself. As it turned out, he knew who I was and informed me that my sister was actually shooting across the street. What a crazy coincidence! But, well, then again, not really, as we are always unwittingly showing up at the same places, wearing the same clothes, etc, etc. Such was the case the other day, with both of us breezing around in the same Rebecca Taylor lovelies, above (here, too). P.S. We also recently bought these same pieces, 2500 miles apart, by Khaite sweater (we both snagged on sale in pink!) and H&M.
Summer's must-have denim--high-waisted, cropped jeans, miniskirts, and wide-legged whites--can be had for waaaaay less at Shopbop, starting today! Check out this indigo perfection by Lee Vintage (ecru! $68!), Re/Done (easy-going, perfectly-cut ), Frame (the iconic mini), and Goldsign (sleek, dark-rinse ). Plus, there's a ton of on-sale outfit-making stuff to go with, like this, this, this, this, and this.
At the start of every summer between the ages of 8 and 13, my twin sister, best friend and I would hit up the Westhampton Beach marine shop and buy ourselves a new puka bead necklace for the season. I'm now resurrecting this tradition with a more grown-up and elegant version, above, by Jenna Blake--and it seems I'm not the only one bringing back the puka (see trendsetter Leandra Medine, below), who's sporting a fun and colorful Gimaguas. Other super affordable, summer-perfect options include these by Shashi, Dannijo, Argentino Vivo, and Bauble Bar.
Summer officially starts today at 11:54AM EST, and I thought I'd celebrate this annual, highly-anticipated event by offering up some long-summer-day style inspo, starring Copenhagen-based stylist Emili Sindlev. (P.S. She'll be relishing her 9:57PM sunset tonight!) Anchored in prints, eye-popping colors and the combination of the two, Emili's summer dressing approach is fun yet easy to emulate, particularly with Net-A-Porter's 20% off today-only sale. Use the special code here to redeem discount. Get on it with these warm weather gems by Ganni (similar to above), Blouse, Stine Goya, Eve Denim, Self Portrait, Faithfull the Brand (like last pic), and Cami.
Photos: Emili Sindlev
Another good go-to summer outfit: an easy slip dress topped off with a polished blazer. Done and done. I'll be good to go in this animal print Bec & Bridge (similar to above), this wrap Tibi, this paisley Topshop, this print Anine Bing and this spotted H&M.
Can't wait to sprint through summer in these cute (wear-with-everything) sneaks!
1. Rhode blouse, $235, matchesfashion.com
2. Thatch Jewelry drop earrings, $138, thatchjewelry.com
3. Glossier makeup set, $40, glossier.com
4. Anya Hindmarch bag, $381, matchesfashion.com
5. J.Crew sneakers, $98, jcrew.com
6. M.i.H Jeans, $245, netaporter.com
With my twin sis away in New York, I relished (fraternal) twinning with my good friend Molly Sims at a Malibu party the other day. (See more snaps here!) We both opted for short and sweet (and green paisley): She in a Zimmermann mini and me in a past season Valentino jumpsuit, scooped up recently at The Real Real, and very, very well-received by other revelers. I'm now thinking I could put another one in rotation, like the Reformation, below, topped with a white linen blazer, or this denim Frame or these beauts by Pam & Gela, Thurley, Asos, and Veronica Beard.
Eminent summer style boils down to the right amount of skin-baring, and this season, I'll be baring some back, with sexy shirts, like the (all-business-up-front) Sacai, above, this puff-sleeve Warehouse, this cropped floral Topshop, this pretty striped JBrand, and this classic silk Rokh (on sale!). P.S. Works for work, too, with a polished summer blazer, like this, this and this--all on sale!--over it!)
I love capping off an everyday-getting-business-done outfit with an easygoing, strappy sandal. The mixed-up combo looks nonchalant yet chic--so up my alley! And might I add: perfect for Summer Fridays! I'm particularly obsessed with the endlessly wearable TKEES sandals, below, for $55! Also divine (and outfit-punctuating) are these by Steve Madden, Jeffrey Campbell (very Miu Miu!), Veronica Beard, Loeffler Randall, Chloe and Arizona Love.
Before I knew it (before I even had a cup of coffee!), I had scrolled through 1,008 of 6,840 under-$100 dresses on Asos this morning. No, I did not have time to do this. Not even a little bit! Truth be told, I simply could not stop scrolling, due to the compelling and staggering amount of amazingly inexpensive options. They just kept popping up again and again and again (and again!). These are effortlessly chic dresses to swan around in on a hot summer day, ones that you don't have to think twice about, that just simply. . . work! For starters, take the breezy white $51 white midi, above, the $56 polka dot mini, below, this edgy maxi, this graphic floral (currently on its way to me!), this striped open-back statement, this cut-out vibrant dress, this animal-print frock, and this vacation-ready tropical-print wrap mini.
School's not even out (okay, one more day!) but I've already stepped things way down, turning to the one-and-doneness of a long print dress day in and day out. The feather-light floral, above, is new by And Other Stories (I am wearing it backwards) and the one, below, is past season Anna Mason (snapped up at The Real Real). I also want to slip into these under $100 frocks by English Factory, H&M, Warehouse and Endless Rose.
Way up there on my list of all-time favorite things is personalized stationery. I view it as a paper version of a statement outfit--a reflection of my personality. My twin sister is also a stationery fan, and although we have the same exact DNA, we gravitate toward different colors and vibes. So, naturally, we took our differences and teamed up with LA-based, in-demand stationer Sugar Paper to create the cutest customized cards to appeal to all personalities, but always come across stylish and chic--and, you know, make an original statement. Please check them all out here. (P.S. All bespoke stationery is now 25%. This only happens once a year, folks!)
Around me or on me, flowers have a pick-me-up effect, as you can see in the snap, above, taken earlier this week! Smiles ear to ear due to our dresses by Borgo de Nor. Mine is here; Coco's here. Happy Friday!
My friend is going to be furious with me for posting this, but... sorry! It's too good not to share with everyone. For about two years now, I've been coveting her Lito x Zeus + Dione gold and enamel necklace, which she wears day in and day out. It's so striking, radiant and hard not to stare at! It's almost always sold out, though Net-A-Porter re-stocks from time to time. (The diamond-free iteration is currently available here.) As fate would have it, I just came across this Bauble Bar version (sorry again as it's way, way cheaper!) this morning. I figure it's a pretty good stand-in till I pull the trigger on the real deal.
Nothing against Golden Goose. They're cute and everything. But I'd rather spring on the above Steve Madden kicks and save my splurge for statement footwear like this, this or this. Just saying.
My summer modus operandi is head-to-toe simple: Clothing should be effortlessly chic (demonstrated above), and makeup, barely-there. Though it's just the beginning of the June, I've already whittled down my beauty must-haves to the low-maintenance following: Glossier's dewy-magic face moisturizer (game changer, no joke!); Klorane's Mango Hair Oil, which I discovered on a recent Goop shoot, for look-twice shiny hair and, seriously, the most amazing scent. (That being said, I can't live without my long-loved, signature fragrance Sana Jardin Berber Blonde.) To fill in my eyebrows (and make them look au natural), I use Chanel Stylo Sourcils Pencil in Brun Clair and to line my lids, I apply Jillian Dempsey Natural Khol Eyeliner in Rich Brown. For my lashes, it's all about Beautycounter's Lengthening Mascara. Lastly, a dab of RMS Beauty Champagne Rose Highlighter on my cheekbones and, sorry, Dr. Madhuri Chadha, a bit of afternoon sunshine, and I am good to go!
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