One telltale sign that the world is rumbling back to life: bumper-to-bumper traffic on PCH! Makes me want to stay ensconced at home, especially in the new Urban Outfitters's curved boucle chair, above! And loaf around in these cute $40 Levi's jeans and this billowy Free People blouse (I also love this one from Farm Rio) and, while I'm at it, pick through the virtual sales racks at Nordstrom. Happy Hump Day!
Bikinis and shorts suits don't exactly go together like bread and butter, but, hey, I'm all for going with the flow! Perhaps this new cover-up trend is rooted in pandemic PTSD? In any case, the shorts set is thoroughly relaxed and easy and ours for the taking. Shall we pull it off with these cute sets from Apiece Apart, Ganni, Birds of Paradis, Antik Batik, Loretta Caponi, and Soot the Label (above)? I say let's go for it!
My sister hit Cabazon's designer outlet mall on her way home from Palm Springs the other day and scored the most excellent pair of last-season (and sold out everywhere!) Loewe jeans. Now that the pangs of jealousy have subsided, I'm happy to one-up her with this epic white jean score from Khaite. Take that, Coco!
Ulla Johnson's consistently stunning streak of wanderlust-spirited designs has rightfully earned her a cult following. (See her latest drop here!) Of course, her signature look has also spawned less expensive lookalikes, and, you know what, it doesn't hurt to check them out: the ruffled maxi, above, is a knockout, with its batik print and floaty feel. Also compelling are these by Spell, Farm Rio, Zara, Roller Rabbit, Sika, and A.L.C.
Spring break kicks off today, and I am so ready to break away! I'm heading to Hawaii, where I plan to surf (in this and this) and beach in this Vix, Ulla Johnson, and Zara (below). Apres-sun, I'll play in the Goop stunner, above, and this floral Misa. I'm hoping to finally tear through this book and listen to this podcast. Expect dispatches from paradise! Aloha!
I recently discovered @parisiensinparis, an Instagram account that features Parisiens and their everyday, on-the-go style. Even with France's borders closed and Paris in another month-long lock-down (with restaurants, bars, cinemas, gyms, museums, theaters and concert halls
closed!), it's inspiring to see the city's intrinsic chicness still prevailing. Some highlights here, along with the clutch items that are keeping it all afloat, such as Saint Laurent's must-have Le Maillon bag (second and last pic down), sleek sneakers (Nike, Reebok, New Balance), the made-for-layering denim jacket, a wear-over-everything Acne Studios long coat, and versatile boots (this, this and this).
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| $140, uterque |
Currently swept up in this spring romance!
1. Uterque embroidered blouse, $140, uterque.com
2. AGOLDE jeans, $190, netaporter.com
3. Le Specs sunglasses, $59, shopbop.com
4. Wilhelmina Garcia charm bracelet, $160, matchesfashion.com
5. Isabel Marant tote, $145, shopbop.com
6. Chanel sandals, $900, chanel.com
The last time I was in Hawaii I went to a vintage store and scored some amazing vintage surfing t-shirts and sweatshirts. And now I'm hooked! I love how designers like Tory Burch, above, and Urban Outfitters, below, are now making vintage-inspired tops that essentially make an outfit! Other great finds come from Daydreamer, Madeworn Rock, and Mother.
Although Palm Springs is only a two-hour drive away from home, I felt like I was in another world this past weekend. Palm Springs sprung me deep into spring, complete with poolside lounging, dress wearing (above in Rixo, below in Love Shack Fancy, last pic in Mille), and sun basking. My sis and I hit vintage stores, furniture galleries, monumental Desert X exhibits, and a delicious off-the-beaten track vegan restaurant (Chef Tanya's Kitchen). We also gleaned some supermodel swimsuit cover-up tricks from fellow Parker Hotel guest Alessandra Ambrosio, who inspired us to tie our shirts around our waists like a sarong (this and this), and worked our gold necklace game (now I want this one by Laura Lombardi!) All in all, a fun re-charge for this long week ahead.
I'm heading to Palm Springs this weekend to check out Desert X and warm up my 80-degree weather wardrobe. Among the pieces packed in my getaway bag: the above Emerson Fry print blouse, the long Mango shirt dress, below (I'll button it up, throw the belt on and see some art in it too!), this Roxanne Assouline enamel necklace, these fun Seychelles slides (last pic), and this super cute Tory Burch dress which comes with a matching face mask! Have a great weekend!
In case I didn't tell you, I'm getting dress revenge. Meaning: I am going to make up for all of last year's non-dress wearing with future non-stop dress wearing! And I'm building up my arsenal with giddily affordable, statement-making frocks including the chic chain print Mango, above, this floral ($20!) Asos, this paisley Rahi mini, this cut-out Likely, this LSpace wrap, this feather-trimmed River Island (go up a size!), and this ruffled Roller Rabbit.
This season's casual carry-all bag is a holdover from lock-down fashion--and I'm not mad about it. Quite the opposite actually, as it's functional and go-everywhere-easy. And lots of cute, inexpensive options abound including the striped Gimaguas, above, the Kule tote (last pic), the faux Hermes (last pic), this Isabel Marant and this Capelli. P.S. If you're hankering for a designer version, check these out beauts from Valentino, Gucci, Chloe, and Missoni.
Jeans are taking a subtle turn this spring with a slight slit at the hem. The effect: some fresh edge. A few ultra-flattering ones to consider come from The Reformation, DL1961, Zara, Stradivarius, and H&M.
Photo: Sara Loura
I woke up this morning with a severe case of spring break fever! But I found a quick cure: simply contemplating warm-and-sunny clothes is transporting! I'm talking breezy, life-on-the-other-side pieces such as the goddess-making Cult Gaia dress, below, this Alexis batik mini, and this under $100 Charlie Holiday swimsuit. I also discovered that Shopbop has tons of spring-ready styles on sale, like this Amo chambray shirt, this Lost + Wonder kimono, and these right-now-cut Re/Done jeans. P.S.: Net-a-Porter is also offering 15% of just-in new season merch. Spring it on here!
I'm definitely going to add one of spring's keyhole dresses to my dress-to-impress arsenal! I love the Sea, above, but these alluring options by Zara, below, Rixo, The Reformation, and Significant Other also float my boat.
To freshen up my spring wardrobe, I'm turning to @leasy_inparis, above, who makes it a breeze. She simply sticks to the basics--t-shirts, wide-leg, high-waist jeans, crisp button-downs and a trench coat--to effortlessly chic effect. It's pared back and minimalist and yet powerfully cool and classic. I like! These long-cut Levi's are her go-to's (also here), but she also has these and these in her quiver, along with buttoned-down-to-there shirts from Figaret Paris, and boxy tees by Velvet and The Reformation.
I'm loving the big-collar-with-gold-jewelry look right now. It's a stylish yet simple everyday combo. LA jewelry designer Kendall Conrad makes a huge ring statement, below, and same with Mango, last snap, which serves up both the top and baubles. (Tous earrings, above.) Net-a-Porter is also staging a 15% off sale right now, with great options like this Laura Lombardi necklace, these Simone Rocha initial earrings, and this Alighieri chain necklace. Shop the entire sale here.
Thank you, Zara, for making me even more excited for springtime and sunnier days ahead, with goodies like the just-out gingham set, above, the slinky slip dress, below, this embroidered lovely, and these ballet flats!
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| $494, the outnet |
This dress is poised to go on future warm and sunny vacations! (And for staying close to home, topped with a navy menswear blazer and sneakers.)
1. Red Valentino dress, $494, theoutnet.com
2. Anissa Kermiche gold pearl earring, $535, netaporter.com
3. Baguu ripstop tote, $12, nordstrom.com
4. Schutz double strap sandal, $78, shopbop.com
