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A best friend's wedding in mid-April is already giving me some what-to-wear-anxiety. To begin with, it's not just a one-night celebration; it's a three-night affair in Islamorada, Florida! Which means I have to dress to the nines, three times over! What's made the carry-on cut thus far: the under $200 Astr The Label cut-out dress, above, along with this Staud halter and this frilly and fun Rixo. As for the perfect wedding-guest dress, I'm contemplating this La Double J, this Rebecca Vallance, this Red Valentino (55% off!), this Paco Rabanne and this Zimmermann. Truth be told, I want them all!

We may be springing forward this weekend (daylight savings begins on Sunday!), but it's still jacket weather out there. Jacket being the key word! I'm hanging up my winter coat and freshening things up with lighter, layer-friendly outerwear. Like with this Banana Republic leather oversized shirt, similar to the vibe, above, or these by Gucci, Self Portrait, H&M, Anine Bing, Sandro, Good American (below), Mango, and Ganni.

$495, netaporter

This mini has major spring break vibes!

1. Alice & Olivia mini dress, $495, netaporter.com

2. Poppy Lissiman sunglasses, $120, shopbop.com

3. Elaluz Lip and Cheek Stain in Pink, $18, netaporter.com

4. Balenciaga bag, $795, mytheresa.com

5. Tory Burch lace-up sandals, $300, mytheresa.com

Spring has even more stripes in store, but what makes them fresh this time around is that they're anything but straightforward. Toteme, Celine (above) and Chloe are leading the way, inspiring these options from H&M, River Island, and Mango, all below. Plus these statements from Veronica Beard, Cos, Free People (below) and Banana Republic (last pic).

From the look of things, Paris' unpredictable pre-spring weather is not undermining fashion's most seasoned wardrobes. Not even a little bit: show-goers are weathering the fluctuating temperatures (between the '30s to '60s!) seamlessly and stylishly in tweed jackets, lightweight coats, knee-high boots, outfit-punctuating neck scarves and lots and lots of denim. And, oui, I want it ALL, starting with a Chanel-spirited tweed (this, this, this and this), throw-on cardigans (H&M, And Other Stories, and Khaite, second to last pic), bold bandanas (Acne Studios, pictured below), and transitional jackets (Ganni, Mango, and, below, the toggle/sherpa Af Agger).

P.S. This is my definition of chic Paris Fashion Week denim!

It's always fun hosting my New York-based friends in LA--but even more so when they design super cute clothes and bring them my way. Last week Meredith Melling, founder of La Ligne, unveiled her spring collection for me and my LA peeps and we swooped it all up, from the signature striped knits to the do-it-all dresses. Herewith some of my favorite looks: the zip-up (or down) Selby dress with a striped cashmere cardigan, above, capped off with my new Iris & Ink boots. Plus: the printastic dresses: the puff-sleeve, the halter (last pic) and green spaghetti strap.

Living up to her quintessential French girl rep, Anne-Laure Mais is winging Paris Fashion Week in classic stripes and ooh-la-la-sexy straps. The juxtaposition is thoroughly je-ne-sais-quoi chic-- and yet easy to achieve with an oversized blazer like this or this, peek-a-boo tops to wear underneath (Self-Portrait, Zara, H&M), striped knits (La Ligne, ba&sh, Alex Mill), forever-chic Levi's jeans, and a corduroy trench.

I know there are many fans of JW Anderson's chain embellished loafers, above, as they keep selling out (on sale here!), so I thought I'd report that there is now a summer-worthy sandal version available--and the iteration below from Zara! You're welcome!

It's not everyday that the dress--Proenza Schouler's cut-out maxi, above and below--EVERYONE wants can be had for less, but that's the case today (through March 6), thanks to Net-A-Porter's Shop to Unlock sale (spend under $500, save 10%, spend $500+, save 15%, spend $1000, save 25%. Get the code here.) There are other knockouts, too, by The Reformation, Zimmermann, Altuzarra, and Rixo. Plus: these must-have Gianvito Rossi sandals, these By Far mules, this Stella McCartney shoulder bag, and Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops.

I love jewelry that I can live in. As in leave on for weeks/months at a time, knowing full-well that it will go with just about everything and everywhere. So, it makes perfect sense that I teamed up with like-minded designer OIYA founder, designer and gorgeous Brazilian model Priscila Zoullas to create a capsule collection of endlessly versatile, made-for-layering, mix-and-match bracelets and necklaces. Each colorful piece stands on its own (proof above and below) or stacked together (last pic). And everything rings in at under $100! Additional bonus: OIYA will donate proceeds from every piece sold to Share The Meal, an initiative of the United Nations World Food Programme. Through Oiya's one-for-one program, every product purchased feeds a child in need for the day. Check out and shop the collection here!