fall forecast
Tuesday, August 8
Copenhagen's mid-August Fashion Week always provides a sneak peek into fall's coming styles, and as these pics reveal, a medley of ruffles, leather, and denim are bound to prevail. What's refreshing, however, is that everything is everyday wearable. Take, for example, the dramatic poet blouse, above, which makes a big statement but is easy enough to wear with jeans. I love these new iterations from Tuckernuck, Merlette, and Victoria Beckham. An oversized Khaite blazer, below, is a future (and forever) staple, as well as loose-fitting denim from Nili Lotan (similar to above) and Citizens of Humanity (pictured immediately below). To stave off the chill, we'll need a leather bomber (Pixie Market, Zara or The Attico) and a pair of yellow Sambas to get from here to there to everywhere!
crystal light
Monday, August 7
Just a heads up that Khaite's most coveted, sold-out-everywhere ballet flats (read: must-have shoes!) are back in stock--for now! Available in neutral, above, and black, below. Modeled by Courtney Grow, the girl who has everything!
chill out
Monday, August 7
This chunky cardigan is poised to be my first fall jacket.
1. Cos turtleneck, $69, cos.com
2. Mother jeans, $290, netaporter.com
3. H&M cardigan, $129, hm.com
4. By Adina Eden, $55, shopbop.com
5. Khaite flats, $880, mytheresa.com
charming
Monday, August 7
I love a haphazard jumble of charms! I hand selected the ones featured here to design a playful statement necklace with LA-based designer Lisa Statt. It boasts the cutest eight charms from a malachite heart to an enamel shell, all colorful and adorable. You can find it here!
set sail
Friday, August 4
A cocktail party in Malibu last night served up the usual offerings: a glistening ocean backdrop, bite-sized cilantro-laced tacos, Oscar-winning guests and perfectly-distressed denim. One friend turned up in a new pair of slightly faded, nonchalantly-long Closed jeans--A.K.A., the right-this-minute silhouette (pictured above). I was not only psyched to source them this morning--but find them on sale at 25% off! And that's not all: I discovered lots of discounted summer-to-fall styles at 24S. (Use code CVD20 to save 20% on purchases $300 and up and CVD25 to save 25% on $500 and up.) Take for example, the cute lace up ballet flats by Augusta, below, along with these Miu Miu white jeans, these Valentino lace-up sandals, this Anine Bing blazer and these Chloe knee-high boots. Peruse the whole sale, which runs through August 24, here!
the white skirt
Friday, August 4
This hot summer's halftime is boiling down to the white midi skirt! The on-fire staple works equally well for dinners out as well as days at the beach. I love Alexa Chung's Doen, above, and stylist Sarah Clary's Hill Home, below, and how it's styled here, too. I also adore these from Khaite, Vince, and Toteme.
Photos: Alexa Chung, Sarah Clary
fall flats
Thursday, August 3
Fall's must-have flats are already stepping out and about. Mango's Alaia-inspired Mary Janes, above, and Dear Frances Khaite-like mesh ballerinas, below, are hitting my stride. I recently bought this sparkly pair by Steve Madden along with the $44(!) pearl slides, last pic, because summer's not over yet! I'm also eyeing these by Le Monde Beryl, Stuart Weitzman and Loeffler Randall.
green goddess dressing
Thursday, August 3
The statement dress that will sail through summer's grand finale into fall! (Layer over a black crewneck sweater and finish with knee high boots when things cool down.)
1. Sandro fringe dress, $490, sandro-paris.com
2. Rainbow K earring, $1680, mytheresa.com
3. Paco Rabanne bag, $1190, shopbop.com
4. The Row sandals, $890, netaporter.com
unsubscribed
Wednesday, August 2
A few weeks ago, my twin sister and I photographed and styled Unsubscribed's pre-fall collection, which is now available. Unsubscribed designs the kind of clothes we love most: the ones that transcend trends and remain forever chic. Plus, it uses recyclable fabrics, ethical manufacturing and natural fibers--the definition of consciously-made slow fashion. Check out some of our latest closet heroes: the striped button-downs, the go-with-everything white denim skirt, cashmere v-neck sweaters in the yummiest colors and the most flattering one-piece suits. See the entire collection here!
hot and steamy
Tuesday, August 1
Manhattan may be the polar opposite of Montauk (especially on a summer Friday at 5PM) but, bizarrely, they can accommodate the same exact wardrobe! I confirmed this fact over the past week, with pieces that swung seamlessly from Via Carota to Surf Lodge. Here's a look at the ones from Sir, above, Cleobella, G. Label, Unsubscribed, Doen and Asos that pulled double-duty and then some! These other beauties in my arsenal from Alemais, Good American, Cara Cara and Tanya Taylor would also pull of the trick!

































