LE CATCH

With LA shooting up into the high '80s again this week, layering up is future luxury I'm looking forward to! Of course, I already have my eye on some great lightweight options, including Madewell's oversized blazer (similar to above), H&M's do-it-all oversized denim, immediately below, (do not curse me when this sells out and you missed out--you know who you are!), Kaia Gerber's leather blazer by Frame (second pic down), Leset's loose-fitting check blazer (below), this And Other Stories fringed shacket, and the belted Mango (last pic).

The backhands and forehands that zipped across the court during the US Open Men's Final yesterday were almost as riveting as the men whacking them! My goodness! Though Austrian Dominic Thiem ultimately prevailed (in a nail-biting tiebreaker), German Alexander Zverev played on my heartstrings, with his post-match tears. This morning, I'm watching yet another gorgeous German, fashion writer Alexandra Schoeb, and her compelling style game, which bounces between streamlined sophistication and feminine whimsy. I'm a huge fan of her chic linen Cos dress, above, which I will wear underneath a staple big black blazer or this season's coat-like cardigan and boots, come cooler temps. I also adore her pleated jumpsuit, below, classic straight-cut Toteme jeans (below), head-to-denim (try with shirt like jackets like this and this), Ganni jeweled loafers (below), and sneakers with everything (see my last post).

Photos: @aliasax

I never thought I'd miss my school run-to-workout-to-running-around-doing-errands routine. But I do--and all its inherent bumping into friends, picking up a green juice, and popping into a random store or (three!). Still, I dress the part, ready for action! Key to my new-normal look: stylish sneakers fit for running... anywhere I can! They work with my WFH uniform or with outfits decidedly more chic (like the Thakoon Spring 2021 suit, above, or this Topshop for now). My go-to's are by Nike (same as above, also here), but I also love these by Veja and New Balance. Note their neutral, go-with-everything hue.

Yep, this first half-week of school was doozy--and, oh, did I mention, it's snowing ash outside?! WTF! Even so--deep breath here--I'm doing my best to keep calm and carry on. One proactive measure I'm taking is living vicariously via London-based stylist Bettina Looney, who spent her week living it up in Ischia. Is it too much to ask to have what she's having? For example: al fresco meals at Mezzatorre in an airy Cecilie Bahnsen dress, above, followed by the cut-out Patbo one-piece, below, with a custom Chaos leather phone case on the side?! If so, then maybe I move on to the South of France, where Spanish fashion director Blanca Miro Scrimieri, second to last pic below, is hanging out for Louis Vuitton's new perfume launch. I'd be content with her vibrant red Gucci skirt and chain-anklet By Far loafers, please! And the Slim Aarons iconic water-skiing print (last pic) to take me away all day (it's only $59 after all)!

Photos: Bettina Looney, Blanca Miro Scrimieri

Yep, first half-week of school was doozy--and, oh, did I mention, it's snowing ash outside?! WTF! Even so--deep breath here--I'm doing my best to keep calm and carry on. To step up my swagger, I snapped up the cute balloon-sleeved Pixie Market, above, yesterday, and, to go with it, these black leather sandals that are similar to above. I'm also eyeing J.Crew's check-lined trench, Mayle's perfect jean skirt (immediately below), Kurt Geiger's (Marni-meets-Chanel) embellished sandals, below, for when the world rights itself and the sky turns blue again!

All my sitting around at home lately has me hyper-actively chair-obsessed. I love looking for the latest and greatest, imagining myself lounging, working, eating, and reading in them, fantasizing how they'd instantly change up a room, like a statement heel would elevate a dress. The problem is: I have no where to put them! Not even one! So, I say to you: sit back, relax and check out some of my unexpected favorites Anthropologie (above), West Elm, and Urban Outfitters.

$158, the outnet

Stripes, a bow, and an open shoulder... couldn't ask for more!

1. Derek Lam 10 Crosby sweater, $158, theoutnet.com
2. Khaite jeans, $380, netaporter.com
3. Kule quilted jacket, $480, kule.com
4. Mokuyobi fanny pack, $74, urbanoutfitters.com
5. Wilhelmina Garcia gold-plated signet ring, $190, modaoperandi.com
6. Isabel Marant boots, $730, shopbop.com

Kate Moss re-emerged in London last week after isolating in a Cotswolds cocoon--appearing as chic as ever, face mask and all. (A disposable surgical one, BTW!) The linchpin to her back-in-action, up-to-the-minute look: a full, midi-length denim skirt. Despite its retro spirit, this silhouette is actually fall-fresh, with designers issuing myriad options this season. I scoured the market for the best ones, and they hail from Tibi, Wales Bonner, Isabel Marant, Topshop, Old Navy ($20!), Etsy (vintage!) and Chic Wish ($39!). Love this skirt with high knee-high boots like these from Loeffler Randall, Sam Edelman, Vince Camuto, and Paris Texas.

The only thing better than a really well-cut, super-flattering tank top is a tank top that can be worn forward and backward for two distinctly different looks. Pixie Market's reversible top is rendered in a ribbed knit, so it's suitable for fall. And the navy shade makes it chicer than chic. Yes, please!

While I wilted through LA's historic heatwave over the long weekend, others in the Insta-sphere breezed into fresh autumn air, debuting extra big turtlenecks, dark-wash jeans, long-sleeve dresses and oversized trenches. All these comfy, chunky layers are making me crave cooler weather--and its newly requisite black Toteme jeans, below, this leopard print dress (last pic), this price-is-right relaxed-fit H&M turtleneck ($19!), this oversized Mango trench, and these everyday-chic Isabel Marant boots.