LE CATCH

The Reformation has just prompted me to interrupt my regular summer (dress) programming with a distinctly cool pair of jeans, specifically the dusty-blue Marine style above, the super cute daisy-print white wide-leg (so cute with a white or black tee or blue button-down) below, and the high-waist linen (!) pair, last pic! All so darn good!

And just like that, ballet flats are back--but with some distinctly cool 2019 details. For example, check out these high-cut vamp ballerinas from Mansur Gavriel (see last pic) or Everlane. Another option: add a colorful outfit-punctuating pop via Margaux or Leandra Medine. A woven Loeffler Randall is alluringly different and so is this striking metallic pointy-toe Schutz. I also love a neutral, go-with-everything snake print, like this Sam Edelman. If the budget permits, investing in the classic, forever-chic Chanel (above) is fail-proof. (Then again, leaping into this H&M is a safe $12 bet, too!)

My battle plan for hot and sticky: this easy, breezy romper! Cut with a slightly oversized fit in lightweight cotton, this one-and-done wonder goes from the beach with these sandals by Havianas or Balenciaga to the city in these chic flats by Margaux.

My weekend kicked off with a stylish start at BeautyCounter's lunch, celebrating the launch of Countertime (new cleanly formulated skincare that's gonna help me get better with age!), and dressing up with other beauties. I whipped out a recently-purchased Asos frock, which solicited the kind of gushing compliments that would send me straight back to the source to mine for more. And plenty more there was: I discovered this floral treat, the leopard-print gem and this cute checked maxi!

$55, topshop

I can always use a little pop in my top!

1. Topshop ruched top, $55, topshop.com
2. Justine Clenquet cultured pearl charm earrings, $85, shopbop.com
3. Charlotte Tilbury Love Lip Lacquer in Berry Nude, $25, netaporter.com
4. Street Level rattan bag, $44, nordstrom.com
5. Aquazzura flats, $695, shopbop.com
6. Frame jeans, $245, netaporter.com

Earlier this month in Paris, when Chanel paired haute couture dresses with simple black loafers (see last pic) on the runway, a trend was born. Now Fall's must-have shoe--the loafer--is on the streets, stepping out with everything from jeans and cut-off shorts to miniskirts and feminine dresses. I'm obsessed with Chanel's wear-with-everything, forever-chic offering, but also love these sleek and less expensive options from Steven (similar-looking to Chanel, below), Madewell, Stuart Weitzman, Sam Edelman, and Gucci.

$297, the outnet

This stylish work-to-weekend dress is in my employ--with no plans to retire.

1. Jason Wu asymmetric striped shirt dress, $297, theoutnet.com
2. Roxanne Assoulin enamel flower studs, $75, shopbop.com
3. Soeur raffia tote bag, $150, barneys.com
4. By Far sandals, $430, netaporter.com

It's no secret that I own lots (and lots) of dresses, but the ones I love most are the ones that cost me the least. One of them is a two-year-old H&M dress, above, which I like to wear as a bathing suit cover-up (i.e. sheer, without its slip). It racked up so many compliments in the Hamptons this past weekend, I decided dig up other under-$100 (beach-to-bar) dresses, which you can wear now and summers beyond. So far, I found this flower-print H&M (similar to above), this paisley Mango (and this short one), this floral Asos, this boho Shein, and this super cute gingham English Factory dress, below, for $73!!

My seemingly endless Instagram feed of friends in warm-weather destinations came to a screeching halt this morning when Arielle Charnas, above, popped up, wearing THE Orolay winter coat that blanketed the Upper East Side last year. It's cute! It's chic! It's $139! And today it's available on Amazon's Prime Day. So, I bought it, of course--and I'll be patting my back come cold weather!

My summer would not be complete without a bag collab with Clare Vivier! For the third year in a row, we've teamed up to create cuteness to carry all year round, and this time our design seriously delivers with its roomy-enough-for-everything bucket shape, chic ribbon handles, and practical chain shoulder strap (so you can wear messenger style). Plus, per usual, it can be made distinctly yours with a hand-painted, choose-your-color monogram. We did the bag in lustrous white and tangy orange! You know the drill by now: get it before goes here!