LE CATCH

Nowadays it's rare to come across a dress that's not $400.

It should come as no surprise that the scene outside the Chanel haute couture show in Paris looked a lot like a runway show, replete with signature chain-link bags, nubby tweed and embellished boucle. But the real eye-opener was all the abs on display. Crop tops were out and about--and actually all over Paris this past week. And not just on the young and six pack-fit, but on women, like me! The key to pulling off this look is an extra high-waist bottom and some coverage on the arms. I'd like to get in on the action with these slightly cropped t-shirts by The Frankie Shop (last two pics), along with these unabashedly elegant statements from Ninety Percent, Prada (under an oversized blazer or button-down shirt), The Reformation, Good American, Jonathan Simkhai, and Isabel Marant.

I promised myself I wouldn't buy another sheer summery dress, but then Zara just served up this one for $129, laden with sequins and crochet, and. . . I couldn't resist. I suspect I won't be alone in purchasing it though--and certain it won't be available for long.

I wrote about this Toteme jacket way back last winter--and it sold out before I bought one for myself! (I hate when that happens!) But I just discovered that Toteme not only re-issued it but rendered it in this amazingly new versatile color, too. Sold!

Like everyone else, I crammed in a lot this past holiday weekend: a 5K race, two golf cart parades, two dance parties, a visit to the super cool just-opened The Hotel June in Malibu, multiple ocean dips, and loads of Doen-dress and bikini wearing. Proof here! The cut-out Ravenna won rave reviews as did the lace mini and the crochet suit! I have more in store--such as this and this--for the rest of the summer. Check out the summer collection here.

Paris' couture runways are radiating with glitz and glamour (and boucle, tulle and feathers galore), but the city's boulevards are rigidly sticking to everyday casual. The current haute uniform: relaxed jeans (by Celine, bien Sur ) and a basic button-down blouse. Yes, please, count me in! My new favorite jeans are by Mother Denim, because they have an elevated and flattering trouser-like look but also crazy (airplane-caliber) comfy. I also have a pair of slightly flared Citizens of Humanity in rotation. However, I wouldn't mind upping my denim game a la Francaise in these noticeably Celine jeans. For shirts, my go-to are by The Frankie Shop, as they are perfectly oversized, nicely priced and come in myriad colors.

$445, my theresa

I promise you this (faux) leather skirt is absolutely summer-friendly--and year-round chic.

1. Toteme tank top, $105, mytheresa.com

2. Jonathan Simkhai faux leather skirt, $445, mytheresa.com

3. Adina Reyter pave heart signet ring, $1398, adinareyter.com

4. Isabel Marant gold tone and enamel necklace, $105, netaporter.com

5. Clare V x Ouiwant tote, $325, clarev.com

6. Schutz sandals, $98, shopbop.com

My identical twin sister and I came from one egg so it's no wonder we designed a bag that brandishes two different personalities! It’s reversible: classic casual stripes on one side and a dressed-up trompe l’oeil print on the other. Plus: a statement-making pearl and leather necklace that drapes over it--or can be worn separately. This do-it-all tote is our latest collab with designer Clare Vivier and we gathered together last night with friends in New York to celebrate--and sell it like hot cakes! Snag yours here before they vanish!

A long-weekend of long, one-and-done dresses is in store for me, along with sandy toes, a July 4th 5K, a sound bath and barbecue! I am totally inspired by London-based stylist Monikh Dale's current summer line-up, pictured here--a stylish medley of embroidered Vita Kin, above, Sea New York, below, and Matteau. I'd weave in to the mix this day-to-night Rachel Comey, this smocked Doen, this cut-out Sir, this print Cara Cara and this simple, ultra-light Merlette. P.S. I'm also going to work the chic Etro-looking Zara situation (last pic)!

Photos: @Monikh

I like how all the cool girls in Europe are staying cool in Cos this summer, because, stateside, I can, too! (And, um, afford it!) Cos' signature sleek, super streamlined silhouettes not only scream The Row but the prices are very reasonable (unlike The Row). In my shopping cart: these tailored (dinner-worthy) shorts, these paper-bag trousers (below), this open-back midi dress (below), this perfectly-oversized linen button-down, and these pleated pants.