baby steps
Friday, August 19
I'm totally down with Natalie Martin's easy-breezy interpretation of fall dressing, above. It's the equivalent of baby stepping, very elegantly, into cooler weather. Her new collection also features this belted dress (perfect now and later with boots and a big cardigan). I could also seamlessly transition into next season in H&M's head-to-toe (under $100) look, below, along with these affordable wardrobe updates from Farm Rio (so Dries looking!), And Other Stories, Frankie Shop, and Line & Dot.
simply framed
Friday, August 19
Thanks to a family full of photographers (my father and two sisters), I own a lot of beautiful prints. However, I completely lack the much-needed talent for framing these prints. After all, choosing the right frames, borders, floating prints, etc., is in an art in and of itself. So, I was thrilled to discover Simply Framed, an online service that helped me select the frames, measure the art (which I am terrible at doing precisely), choose the mounting styles (full bleed, floating, single mat)--basically everything that I find debilitating about the whole art-hanging process. Recently, I sent in a triptych of Roy Lichtenstein prints via a FedEx tube and within a week, they were framed and shipped back to me. It seriously could not have been easier. I highly recommend!
major mini
Thursday, August 18
All those minis that summer ushered in will be sticking around for a while longer, just FYI. They'll look fall-appropriate when paired with more skin-covering pieces, whether it's a menswear-inspired button-down or knee high boots, or simply rendered in heavier, textural fabrics. I'm loving these options from La Double J, Sir, The Reformation, and Ulla Johnson.
late summer style
Thursday, August 18
Zara is nailing my last-lazy-days-of-summer look, above, with an easy tank top, linen trousers (that will transition into early fall), stripes and sandals. Also in constant rotation: this vibrant Pistola Denim knit that I've been throwing on at night (and will be wearing all winter long), this ba&sh strapless top (that I'll wear under a blazer in a few weeks time) and these Gucci leather loafers to sport forever more.
loafer love
Wednesday, August 17
Clearly, Kendall can't wait for cool weather to bust out fall's pretty much sold-out tasseled loafer by The Row. I found a few sizes left here, here and here! These less expensive iterations by GH Bass, Johnston and Murphy, and J.Crew will also step up your style! I also love this statement-making pair by Gucci!
swim and sale
Wednesday, August 17
Summer's not over yet, people! There's still plenty of sunshine to soak in--and in the hottest swimsuits and cover-ups that are now on sale. Most notably: loads of Hunza G's universally flattering bikinis and one-pieces, above, along with this iconic Missoni Mare zigzag swimsuit, this Gabriela Hearst macrame top, this Poupette St. Barth mini, these Isabel Marant sunglasses and this Anna Kosturova crochet dress (I'd take the lining out). Check out more options here.
new knits
Tuesday, August 16
All set for sweater weather with this tasseled cutie.
1. Vince slip dress, $261, shopbop.com
2. Mango tasseled sweater, $79, mango.com
3. Stella McCartney bag, $1076, mytheresa.com
4. Soko coil ring, $108, shopbop.com
5. Schutz ballet flats, $88, shopbop.com
courtney grow x dillard's
Tuesday, August 16
Courtney Grow is that girl--smart, witty, friendly, hilarious, fun, beautiful, and stylish. She's also the only reason I'm excited to wear fall clothes, courtesy of her just-launched collection with Dillard's, featuring super chic pieces from the faux fur-trimmed coat, above, to the puff-sleeve blouse, below, that are very much inspired by her own spot-on wardrobe (replete with Khaite and Target). I also love the ruffle-trimmed tank, slip dress, pictured and velvet ballet flats. Shop it all here!
yes, yatri
Monday, August 15
My back-to-business Monday-to-Friday look just landed a promotion, thanks to London-based stylist Yatri Pabari. She executes chic timeless minimalism like a seasoned professional. Her strategy is rooted in straight-leg Zara jeans (also this pair), this oversize Karen Millen blazer, pictured above, With Nothing Underneath and A.L.C. boyfriend shirts, pleated Cos trousers, striped dresses, lace-up sandals, Aligne jackets, and a forever-stylish Celine basket bag.





















