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This season's casual carry-all bag is a holdover from lock-down fashion--and I'm not mad about it. Quite the opposite actually, as it's functional and go-everywhere-easy. And lots of cute, inexpensive options abound including the striped Gimaguas, above, the Kule tote (last pic), the faux Hermes (last pic), this Isabel Marant and this Capelli. P.S. If you're hankering for a designer version, check these out beauts from Valentino, Gucci, Chloe, and Missoni.

From now on, I'll be earning my stripes a little differently--perhaps with zipper detailing, oversized proportions or a V-neck. Or any of these ways shown here ( last pic). Plus these by La Ligne, Zara, Toteme, and Monse.

Jeans are taking a subtle turn this spring with a slight slit at the hem. The effect: some fresh edge. A few ultra-flattering ones to consider come from The Reformation, DL1961, Zara, Stradivarius, and H&M.

Photo: Sara Loura

A sweater that I can wear year round and not get sick of is a keeper, indeed. My go-to of late is the polo neck knit, because it's easy to layer (under a blazer, over a turtleneck), and affords a million necklace layering possibilities. I recently snapped up the Pixie Market striped sweater below, and J.Crew sent me this crazy comfy gorgeous cashmere one!

I woke up this morning with a severe case of spring break fever! But I found a quick cure: simply contemplating warm-and-sunny clothes is transporting! I'm talking breezy, life-on-the-other-side pieces such as the goddess-making Cult Gaia dress, below, this Alexis batik mini, and this under $100 Charlie Holiday swimsuit. I also discovered that Shopbop has tons of spring-ready styles on sale, like this Amo chambray shirt, this Lost + Wonder kimono, and these right-now-cut Re/Done jeans. P.S.: Net-a-Porter is also offering 15% of just-in new season merch. Spring it on here!

I'm definitely going to add one of spring's keyhole dresses to my dress-to-impress arsenal! I love the Sea, above, but these alluring options by Zara, below, Rixo, The Reformation, and Significant Other also float my boat.

To freshen up my spring wardrobe, I'm turning to @leasy_inparis, above, who makes it a breeze. She simply sticks to the basics--t-shirts, wide-leg, high-waist jeans, crisp button-downs and a trench coat--to effortlessly chic effect. It's pared back and minimalist and yet powerfully cool and classic. I like! These long-cut Levi's are her go-to's (also here), but she also has these and these in her quiver, along with buttoned-down-to-there shirts from Figaret Paris, and boxy tees by Velvet and The Reformation.

I'm loving the big-collar-with-gold-jewelry look right now. It's a stylish yet simple everyday combo. LA jewelry designer Kendall Conrad makes a huge ring statement, below, and same with Mango, last snap, which serves up both the top and baubles. (Tous earrings, above.) Net-a-Porter is also staging a 15% off sale right now, with great options like this Laura Lombardi necklace, these Simone Rocha initial earrings, and this Alighieri chain necklace. Shop the entire sale here.

Thank you, Zara, for making me even more excited for springtime and sunnier days ahead, with goodies like the just-out gingham set, above, the slinky slip dress, below, this embroidered lovely, and these ballet flats!

$494, the outnet

This dress is poised to go on future warm and sunny vacations! (And for staying close to home, topped with a navy menswear blazer and sneakers.)

1. Red Valentino dress, $494, theoutnet.com

2. Anissa Kermiche gold pearl earring, $535, netaporter.com

3. Baguu ripstop tote, $12, nordstrom.com

4. Schutz double strap sandal, $78, shopbop.com