LE CATCH

I love Tibi's polished update on the gladiator sandal, with its barely-there (read: easy to walk in) heel, go-with-everything neutral hue, and clean, minimal lines. 24/7 perfection!

Counter to my sunny, spring-y impulses, I am coveting these very black dresses. (The Reformation, above, H&M, below.) Chalk it up to their super flattering silhouettes, their throw-on-and-go ease, and, perhaps best of all, their budget-friendly price tags. These affordable darlings by C/Meo Collective, And Other Stories and Free People are equally desirable. (P.S. If you're over black, The Ref dress, above, also comes in white.)

I'm a big fan of tie-and-go sarongs, particularly when they look like Gucci and cost $15, like these from H&M. (Yes, I bought both!). On Fantasy Island, I'd accessorize with these getaway goods from Cleobella, Gucci, Sea, K Jacques, Maison Orem, Sundress, and Saint Laurent.

Globe-trotting Sara Escudero's predilection for bright and sunny prints has me yearning for some in my own (soon-to-debut) warm weather wardrobe. I particularly love her floral Ulla Johnson, above, and her daisy-dotted Faithfull the Brand, below. This tropics-ready bird-print Farm Rio dress and this one-shouldered Self Portrait are also super adorable. And her neutral Soludos platform sandals (last pic) go with just about every color and print under the sun!

Photos: Collage Vintage/Sara Escudero

$195, spell designs

This is how I plan on blending in with spring's spectacular super bloom.

1. Spell and the Gypsy Collection dress, $195, spelldesigns.com
2. Le Specs sunglasses, $129, netaporter.com
3. Anne Sisteron diamond and pearl huggies, $420, annesisteron.com
4. Gucci clutch, $850, nordstrom.com
5. Loeffler Randall sandals, $88, shopbop.com

Now that we can start peeling off some winter layers, some new outfit-making tops are in order!

There's a lot to love about Man Repeller's spring edit for Nine West, like these versatile yet statement making leopard print kitten heels (I have a similar version) and these everyday chic black slides. But, truth be told, I really love the Ulla Johnson hot pink blouse, above right, that Leandra wore for the promo shoot!

When it's time to let loose (almost!), I want to wear easy-going, loose-fitting dresses that I can throw on and go (and run around in with my kiddos!)--but also make a style statement, of course. I'm talking fun, kind of vintage-looking frocks like the floral Dodo Bar Or, above, this fun print Celia B, and this boho-glittery Sundress.

Photo: The Fashion Guitar

I am zero for three in the hat department: I bought three (!) this past year, all lost in parts unknown. That's why this Janessa Leone hat is a must for me this time around. It cleverly ties around me, so I can't forget it anywhere. These less expensive Madewell and And Other Stories hats also work fabulously.

Photo: Clare V