LE CATCH

So, as you know, in this leap year, we've had 29 days in February, 300 days in March and a seemingly eternal April. Today, however, feels a bit different, because Shopbop just launched a 40% off sale--an annual event that typically occurs around Memorial Day weekend. I'm all for fast forwarding time here and taking advantage of pre-summer discounts on brand new spring styles! Think Ulla for less moola (above), and other desirables like this fluttery Isabel Marant Etoile dress, these ultra versatile Cult Gaia sandals, this crazy cute double pearl padlock necklace by Maison Irem, and this super sweet Clare V leather pouch. See it ALL for yourself here.

P.S. Looking (way) ahead to Fall 2020, some designers have (presciently?) streamlined their silhouettes--think simple and sleek. Given the messy, upside down world we're living in, this

Buried in the back of my news feed this weekend was a story from Vogue declaring, "There's Never Been a Better Time to Celebrate the Sock!" I'd say that counts as one of the crazier headlines I've read lately. Yes, socks are good and necessary, but I believe now's the time to embrace emerging designers like Dans La Main, which launched its new website in March. Not the best timing, but they vow, "We're in it for the long run." I predict a long run, indeed, considering, for example, their enduringly stylish straw clutch, above. Another new talent: LA-based Les Tien, below, whose elevated basics are the talk of the town (i.e., boasts a solid celeb following), due to its next-level comfort and masterfully-chic fits and fabrics. I also love Cara Cara's print-happy, summer-ready dresses, designed by my NYC friends. Certainly, we can also turn our attention to stellar styles on sale from long-established designers, like Rebecca Taylor's do-it-all scalloped lapel denim blazer, this timelessly cool Vince shirt dress, these Moussy Vintage skinny jeans, this stunning Lisa Marie Fernandez broderie anglaise dress, these wear-with-everything By Far sandals and these denim slip-ons by Loeffler Randall. Long story short: no socks here.

Inspired by Parisian Jeanne Damas, above, my work-from-home style will now employ a French accent. Instead of work from home, it'll be more like work de oooh la la maison! To start, I'll need Jeanne's perpetually pretty pout. Thankfully for me, she recently launched her own line of iconic French-hued lipsticks called Rouje that--voila--can also be used on cheeks and eyes and layered as well. On top of that, I'll be recruiting a few more sexy-cut, super soft t-shirts by Monrow and The Reformation (now $19!), plus Breton stripes (Kule, da best!) and high-waist sailor-inspired jeans like these by Rolla's. Bien sur, a soupçon of seduction (this, this and this) is necessary, and to finish things off, a pair of Chanel-spirited flats (these, these and these) will effect flawless Francaise.

This might be a good time to swap out those sweats for some new comfy jeans. Because all of the best ones are on sale now. Slvrlake jeans--which, if you know, you know--are supremely flattering, hit just the right vintage-inspired notes, and boast the best high-waist, butt-boosting silhouette. They're (shockingly) 40% off right now here! Nordstrom also has a staggering array of denim marked down by 60% (!), such as these tried-and-true cult faves by Re-Done and Frame. Over at Saks Fifth Avenue you'll find my my go-to's by Mother and AG reduced by 30% along with a ton of new spring styles like this, this and this--and even cute undies and rarely-on-sale beauty (um, La Mer!). Hel-lo!

Photo: Monikh

My staying on top of things these days means successfully sporting a head-to-toe outfit--on the top half of my body. Read: Zoom meeting-worthy. Of course, a great statement blouse makes this daily task a cinch. Some of my recent winners include this And Other Stories bead-cuffed button-down, this scalloped Anthropologie, this floral Antik Batik, and this tie-neck Polo Ralph Lauren. Would also love to add the above on-sale Ulla Johnson to the mix! On top of my tops, my everyday jewelry also gets to shine right now, from these versatile yet striking Adina Reyter hoops and Scosha hearts to this chain-link Laura Lombardi and eye-catching Beck pearl choker. P.S. My secret sauce for a filter-like polish is GOOPGLOW Body Luminizer (A.K.A. neck enhancer).

If I were motivated to take my lounging to the next level, like designer Aimee Song, above, I'd live it up with this Soho Home blanket (on sale) or this chic towel that looks like it was pinched from a glam hotel on the Amalfi Coast, this comfy H&M dress, this page-turner by Amanda Eyre Ward and these sparkling drinks (I'm obsessed), plus wear the same statement-making Celine sunglasses. In reality, I'm taking cues from my 11-year-old son, whose daily uniform consists of sweats, sweats and more sweats. He even turned me on to these $17 sweatshirts from Amazon (yes, Amazon has a private label), which come in a million colors and are as soft as James Perse (no joke). Reportedly, they're a "thing" right now (perhaps an add-on to the toilet paper everyone's buying??), and apparently, I'm the last to know. So there you have it.

P.S. A friend of mine joked that Le Catch should be called Le Couch these days. So true!

Photo: Aimee Song

$49, miss selfridge

For pacing my living room...with a bit of flair.

1. Mayle blouse, $425, maisonmayle.com
2. JBrand jeans, $228, shopbop.com
3. Sandro jacket, $575, sandro-paris.com
4. Eliou Forli pearl and bead necklace, $170, shopbop.com
4. Clarins Lip Comfort Oil in Candy, $22, nordstrom.com
5. Miss Selfridge sneakers, $49, missselfridge.com