LE CATCH

I am not sure how Longchamp's Le Pliage Filet bag slipped under my radar for a whole year, but now at least I have this $110 must-tote in my mitts--and already pondering another! Introduced last May, these iconic French market bags, trimmed with Longchamp's chic leather handles, come in a rainbow of colors this season--and they're all so desirable! I love the classic white, above, but, also the pink and turquoise! Check out all the options here and here. They also come in a smaller cross-body size!

For me, a maxi dress is the equivalent to sweats. You throw on and go...or stay. Either way you're comfy! It's also a refreshing counterpoint to this season's barely-there, cut-out dresses! There is a dizzying amount of options out there currently, so I thought I'd highlight a select few, ranging in price. They come from

Creative director Jen Azoulay weathered last week's LA's heat wave in Sea's super cute crochet halter neck top, above. Lucky for us we can snap it up for less today, along with tons of new hot and sunny styles, thanks to Shopbop's just-launched Style Event. (Read: up to 25% off!) On my wishlist: this pretty floral Sea dress, this flattering Staud, this striped Ulla Johnson, these wear-with-everything Loeffler Randall sandals, this Young, Fabulous and Broke long-sleeve dress, and this LastFrame market bag. Shop it all here!

Photo: Jen Azoulay

Vacation Packing 101 mandates a matching top and bottom set, because it takes the guesswork out of an outfit--and generates infinite more. Aussie Sara Ramen executes on the matchy-matchy, below. Post-beach day, that blouse, buttoned-up, would look mighty fine with a pair of white jeans, while the skirt goes with everything from a white tank to an oversized sweater. In other words: endless options. I love these sets from Faithfull the Brand, Free People, above,

Gucci? Guess again! These forever-chic espadrilles are from Zara and under $50! Other gold-medal wins: this wrap skirt, this spaghetti strap situation, this puff-sleeve midi, this print dress, and this sexy linen party-pleaser.

My backyard is currently spring-blossoming with lemons, limes, clementines, passion fruit, camellias, roses and lavender! Naturally, I'm adapting to my environment with some resplendent blooms of my own, thanks to this new Zimmermann blouse I foraged from Farfetch--A.K.A. the Garden of (shopping) Eden, flourishing with the most-coveted pieces curated from cool boutiques all over the world. Pick some beauts for yourself like this Alemais, this Cinq a Sept, this Valentino, and this Isabel Marant Etoile. What's more, use my bespoke 10%-off code LECATCH on full-price and sale items (valid for new customers only). You're welcome! (T&C's apply!)

$110, banana republic

Tuck this $100 top into a pair of jeans and prepare for a million compliments. Trust me.

1. Banana Republic top, $110, bananarepublic.com

2. Laura Lombardi gold tone ring, $118, netaporter.com

3. Hermes Rouge Matte Lipstick, $72, bergdorfgoodman.com

4. Hereu Lluna bag, $444, shopbop.com

5. Jacquemus sandals, $755, neimanmarcus.com

6. Balenciaga jeans, $925, netaporter.com

Hawaii doesn't typically call for dressing up but the last few days celebrating my friend's milestone birthday warranted a parade of festive frocks! Hence my printastic La Double J, above, which lit up The Outrigger Canoe Club, the slinky cut-out Cult Gaia and mini striped shirt dress by Jen's Pirate Booty, below. I also packed this much-lauded ASTR The Label dress (for $148!), pleated Zara, this beach-to-street Cleobella, and this floral midi AFRM.

New York-based Sun Jang is weathering spring in the cutest lightweight knits--that even fly in steamy St. Barth's and Miami! Now those are some high-performing knits I need! The striped crochet short-sleeve cardigan, above, is from My Beachy Side, and the cashmere matching set, below, is by Demylee. Also cool-looking over a swimsuit: this H&M dress, this oversized Zara polo (last pic), this fringed And Other Stories, this Cos skirt, and this striped Monrow.

Photos: Sun Jang

$75, nordstrom

Bottega Venetta's cult-favorite raffia sandals just inspired these refreshingly affordable Dolce Vita dupes! (More sizes available here and here!)

1. Zara dress, $49, zara.com

2. EF Collection gold rainbow huggie earrings, $950, shopbop.com

3. Marni tote bag, $1190, netaporter.com

4. Dolce Vita raffia sandals, $75, nordstrom.com