LE CATCH

Maybe it was the steep drop in humidity this morning that made it feel several degrees closer to autumn. Or just that fall is actually blowing in the New York air. Whatever the case may be, I'm stocking up on some fall-ready, on-sale pieces including the obsession-worthy Slvrlake jeans, above, at Shopbop's end-of-season sale. (PS: there are TONS of other great go-to jeans on offer by Reformation, Goldsign, Boyish, Mother, and AGOLDE.) Also right-now desirable: this wear-with-everything Bassike blouse, this striking Ronny Kobo dress, these Nili Lotan pleated trousers, these Sam Edelman sandals, this Paige double-breasted blazer (wear with nothing underneath!), and these Loeffler Randall sneakers. Check it all out here!

A classic striped shirt never looks old, but these days, the older-looking and more oversized the shirt is, the better! These pics inspire me to shirt up for an up-to-date effect. Any of these by Treasure & Bond, Frank & Eileen, Balenciaga, Isabel Marant, H&M, and Topshop.

Deep into this late summer, when my Sunday habit becomes my Monday lewk, I'm relying on my most hard-working and perhaps overly-comfortable clothes. And today I'm looking to these Vogue editors for additional style inspo, specifically their easygoing pants that work both on and off duty. These trousers by Faithfull the Brand, Rag & Bone, and James Perse are up my alley! Also this Asos dress, this ruffled Mango blouse, this stunning The Line by K halterneck (I'd wear with flip flops) and this wrap Isabel Marant t-shirt. Let's get on with Monday, shall we?

Photos: Vogue

My new executive assistant job to my distance-learning children this fall--i.e., scheduling Zoom calls, making photocopies of worksheets, spread-sheeting deadlines and breakout pods, etc.--will require some cuteness! Look good to feel good, right? Counterbalance the menial and mundane? Yes and yes! To the rescue: the puff-sleeve H&M top, above, the new-cut wide-leg Closed jeans, below (also LOVE these by Isabel Marant Etoile!), the striped Anthropologie sweater set, below, the Ben Amun never-take-off gold-link bracelet (below), and the do-it-all Vince shirt dress. And for the hard-earned vacation time down the road? This nicely-priced designer-looking Paravel suitcase (last pic)!

When I spotted this cute painted canvas bag on the beach in Malibu, I assumed it was a Gucci (it being Malibu and all) but I was wrong. Like several hundred dollars wrong! It's actually a limited edition Brighton bag that was issued back in 2019--but now available on Ebay for around $40! I bought one, of course, as well as one for my mom. It's super roomy, durable and totally Gucci-good. Other random finds, which have ushered in a zillion Instagram DM's is my woven hat and embroidered blouse (last pic). I scored the hat on Amazon for $12 and the vintage top from this Etsy seller, which has loads of goodies (this and this, this and this) ! You're welcome!

Given 2020's curveball track record, it's hard to predict what this fall will be like--except that will be unlike any other. But these pics taken last week in Copenhagen are at least giving me a glimpse of what my fashion future will look like. It will involve some sleek wide-leg leather shorts (Topshop, Divine Heritage, Ganni, and Frankie Shop), and, if not leather, then just louche long ones ( this and this), easy shirt-dresses (this and this), cozy sweater vests (H&M, Isabel Marant Etoile, We11Done) and big polos (above), oversized shirts and blazers (yes, yes and yes!). Can't believe summer is winding down!

Photos: British Vogue

I just got back from a week-long adventure on Lake Powell that was equal parts heavenly and harrowing. We rented/captained a 59-foot three-story house boat with a steep learning curve (to say the least). My childhood at the helm of 13-foot Boston Whaler did help with navigating buoys but beaching the behemoth was basically... trial by fire (or water, as the case may be)! Thankfully, another dozen-strong family on shore came to our rescue! Despite the additional (and daily) stress of figuring out the generator, anchors, wind direction/drift, water recession, and sulfur fumes, all the while contending with 100+ temperatures, we did just fine. We marveled at the otherworldly buttes, plateaus, crumbling cliffs, and deep emerald green waters. We water-skied, wake-surfed, paddle-boarded, swam, hiked, cliff-jumped and wake-surfed some more. And I even got to bust out my summer holiday finest, including the A Piece Apart dress, the reversible Marysia bikini, below, the floral Mille dress, last pic, plus this Tory Burch caftan (to also be worn excessively this fall with jeans and long shorts), this And Other Stories swimsuit (cute under an open button-down), and this macrame trimmed Jaline cover-up. For more snaps, check out my Highlights on Instagram!

Stockholm-based marketing exec Bria Jones finesses late-summer style with black and white simplicity--and I'm inspired to follow suit, starting with her crisp white Fillip K sheath, above, and the gingham Ganni (also here), last pic. More monochrome to work magic: this wear-with-everything 3.1 Phillip Lim terry top, this Anine Bing billowy slip dress, this Club Monaco black blazer (I love how she wears nothing underneath it!), this Moon River baby doll midi, and these classic black Bottega Veneta trousers.

Photos: Bria Jones

Sorry for serving up more Copenhagen Fashion Week pics, but I just love their inherent escapism and yesteryear carefree vibes. However, there is something noticeably absent: the camera-ready, over-the-top outfits. This time around, attendees appear to be keeping it everyday-real (shocker!) and simple. Which I can totally relate to! I'm particularly inspired by the fresh-looking loose-fit white jeans (this, this and this), black A-line skirts, simple shirtdresses (similar to below) and unstructured blazers, simple yet sleek tops and tanks, and denim bermuda shorts. More of this at home, please!

Photos: Sandra Semberg, Elle, Harper's Bazaar

Copenhagen's fashionistas are known for their color-loving ways, but this year they're embracing more solemn, understated neutrals--a reflection of current events, no doubt. Pantone's Fall/Winter 2020 color trend report also prioritizes earthy tones, underscoring their longevity and versatility. To get me through this long monochrome run, I could use enduring pieces like these ecru SLVRLAKE jeans, this super flattering, forever-chic La Ligne midi, these leather Topshop culottes and ruffle collar blouse, this Samsoe Samsoe double-breasted blazer (on sale, immediately below), this check-print Ganni dress and this vegan leather wrap Nanushka skirt.