LE CATCH

I've been operating on the outer edges of normal life lately, where it's so hot that fewer clothes, fewer plans, and fewer possessions make perfect sense. Between the sea, the sunshine, a versatile pair of sunglasses, and one good baguette a day, I haven't been needing much. But Reformation's new arrivals have me thinking about real life again. Actual work. Actual meetings. The everyday stuff. But not at all average. The opposite! My favorites, below. Which may be exactly the nudge back to orbit I needed. (Could use this and this here too!)

The Corsican forecast appears to be: hot, hotter, and are-you-kidding-me. Luckily, I am within splashing distance of the sea, buried in a good book (I’m reading it so fast I need another ASAP), and wearing feather-light blouses (Sold Out, Doen, Attersee) that all feel less like clothing and more like a very chic breeze. P.S. More outfits, links here and the full rundown on my holiday shenanigans coming soon via Substack. Happy Monday!

Touched down in London and barely had time to locate my adapter before I was on the High Street. Two hours in, I had already acquired (Celine-inspired) multi-colored stripes on sale, above, a market bag, all while wearing—though not pictured—some very sensible J.Crew flats, below, to befriend this heat wave. Priorities. Check back on IG and Substack for the adventures (and inevitable shopping-related developments).

Coco’s Paris Dispatch, 4PM CEST: 103 degrees. Zero breeze. Cute bikini top under a guipure cut-out dress. Barely-there sandals. Water break every 30 minutes. Walk only on the shady side of the street. Paris’ boulevards noticeably less crowded—but Le Voltaire's fries and tuna tartare remain fully booked and, she reports, happily consumed. (Some traditions clearly don’t wilt with the weather!) Which brings us to fashion’s hottest assignment: When Europe is essentially dressed for survival, what does looking chic actually mean? Scroll on. These snaps provide the definitive answer. I’d add to the stylish survival kit this open-backed chic GAP Studio (bound-to-sell-out) t-shirt, low-slung denim shorts by Madewell, above, lots of white linen with a pop of Gucci (and scarf, below), a bateau-neck Doen, below, plus these silky yellow shorts (use code MARLIEN20 to save 20% off Anthropologie through 6/28), these canvas (key!) sandals, this tank top-elevating skirt, and serious skin-quenching hydration!

Photos: The Sartorialist, Marta Oldrini, Smythesisters,

Everybody is talking about the heat—everywhere! Coco is on the ground in Paris, where even the chicest women seem to be dressing as though skin ventilation is the new luxury. She’s reportedly keeping cool in my Doen dress! (I’m planning to join her soon wearing this.) What about the others? Billowy cotton shirts, below (also this color and sheer ones too)), shorts and more shorts (I have in three colors no less!), lace camisoles (yes to this ruffled Sandro on sale), minimalist dresses, and blister-proof sandals and ballerinas (last pic).

Photos: The Sartorialist, Vogue

$49, h&m

The line between day dress and nightgown has never felt less important. P.S. These satin PJ’s also work around the clock.

1. H&M dress
2. GOOP Beauty Brighter Morning Kit
3. Electric Picks drop earrings
4. Gucci Giglio Flora tote bag
5. Clare V coin purse
6. Starling diamond friendship bracelet
7. Jimmy Choo kitten heels

One thing I wasn't expecting this week? Summer going on sale. Yet here we are. Shopbop's Prime Day event is offering 25% off, which means the dresses, sandals, swimsuits, and bags I'd been admiring at full price yesterday are somehow a lot less expensive today. The timing feels almost suspiciously generous. I'm not typically one to advocate panic shopping, but summer is a finite season. The beach days are happening now. The bike rides in a bathing suit are happening now. In other words, if there was ever a time to acquire that knockout (Ulla Johnson) dress, Hunza G one-piece, or everyday-stylish pair of sandals you've been circling, this would appear to be it. I've rounded up the pieces currently making an excellent argument for themselves: including my Natalie Martin shorts, above, this Sea smocked dress, these Ancient Greek Sandals, these coveted lace Reformation shorts, this vibrant Alemais, and this woven bucket bag. Also, the staggering denim selection—to take you through the winter and the next several years—is reason enough to click through here! Happy Summer!

Heat-wave dressing is often sold to us as a game of subtraction. Less fabric. Less effort. But I believe it's not simply about wearing less. It's about wearing the right amount of less. The women featured here make a compelling case for the distinction. To beat the heat this past weekend in Milan, Vogue Italia fashion editor Marta Oldrini, above, finessed color, whisper-thin layers and whimsical styling (love the Plan C peplum with more beauts on sale here and here!). She also blazed through in pops of Prada, below, with this and this. Meanwhile London-based Laura Vidrequin lit things up with a scarf top and cargo pants. And Lucy Williams sported a classic black t-shirt-and-white jeans combo that I spotted in the sceniest seen-and-be-seen NYC spots last week. Also pictured: a breezy cotton Pixie Market camisole that actually floats away from your body. Knee-length Rohe shorts (or these) that feel as polished as a skirt. A feather-weight cotton shirt that creates its own air-conditioning (and goes with everything), or polka dots to punctuate your point. Easy linen pants instead of denim that feels shrink-wrapped by noon. The goal isn't minimalism. It's strategic—and-stylish—ventilation.

$290, la veste

Summer in shirt form: striped, breezy, and accented with a front pocket and infused "I just threw this on" energy.

1. La Veste striped pocket shirt
2. Mango woven shorts
3. Electric Picks choker
4. GOOP Hydra-Barrier Gel Gloss
5. JS Health Vitality X + Collagen
6. Asos drawstring leather bag
7. Rothy’s Mary Jane flats

This morning I was reading my friend Noora Raj Brown's Substack. Noora, who recently traded Pacific Palisades for Paris, wrote about something that felt particularly relevant. For years, she had convinced herself that the hustle—the constant motion, the packed schedule, the need to always be available—was something to be proud of. In Paris, she says, she's learned the opposite. Not that people don't work hard, but that there's a softness to life there that makes being perpetually busy feel less aspirational and, frankly, a little sad. I could use that reminder this weekend. My instinct is to fill every pocket of downtime with something productive. A closet to clean out. A drawer to organize. A project to finally tackle. But maybe the point isn't to do more—but to notice more. Summer is particularly good at rewarding that approach. A cute beaded bag. The right-sized striped shirt. A bathing suit (or two) with a belt (yes, really). Saint Tropez-ready rope sandals. Statement sunglasses, above, also these. A whimsical choker necklace. Compelling crochet. The small details that don't require much effort but somehow put an exclamation point on the fun. This weekend, I'm aiming for a little less hustle (I’ll be diving into this) and a little more attention to the details.