LE CATCH

Here's some good breaking news this morning: All new things summery and super glam are up for grabs at Shopbop's surprise 40% off sale! My favorites include the yacht-worthy Marysia bikini top, above, along with these striped Loeffler Randall slides, this ruffled Alexis dress, this floral print Clare V clutch, this one-shouldered Sea dress, and this breezy Nili Lotan blouse. Check out all the sale offerings here.

$95, topshop

At Cecconi's in South Beach on Friday night, I witnessed major fashion heat, with dresses up to here and plunging necklines down to there. This sexy hot pink dress would have fit right in!

1. Topshop dress, $95, topshop.com
2. Lizzie Fortunato earrings, $168, shopbop.com
3. Zara woven bag, $49, zara.com
4. Gianvito Rossi suede sandals, $815, netaporter.com

Recently, a friend kindly asked me to join her for a few days of epic Caribbean R&R. The invitation also came with one special request: could I please bring an extra suitcase full of pretty dress loaners for her? I happily obliged, focusing on pieces that can be worn in a variety of ways (see pic above). Here are some of my faves from Natalie Martin (above, also this tie-it-up one), Ace & Jig (it's reversible!), Rebecca Taylor (sandals to stilettos), Love Shack Fancy (one-shoulder or strapless), Diane Von Furstenberg (wrap dress meets swimsuit cover-up), this Splendid beach to street kimono, and this Mango blouse/dress.

Photo: Ramya Giangola

Last summer, it was all about the one-shoulder dress. This season both shoulders come out to play! The strapless dress, formerly reserved for nighttime festivities, are more than ever sunshine-ready, particularly these from J.Crew, Lisa Marie Fernandez, The Reformation, Tory Burch, and 1901.

A t-shirt that's sophisticated enough to whiz through a business meeting is a t-shirt I'd employ full-time! Another benefit: it works extremely well off duty. Made of soft cotton, embellished with puff sleeves and lace trim, it rings in at less than $100. Nice job! You can find it here.

Last summer's basket bag trend weathered the winter and is now springing up in fresh and desirable iterations. In case there's any confusion: straw is as versatile as leather, as Alexa Chung proves in these snaps. I love these just-out, standout totes from Cult Gaia, Arnaz, Loeffler Randall, Giselle, Miu Miu, Asos, and Nordstrom.

Last weekend my husband and I ventured to Sonoma County, where we glamped in a decked-out Airstream, trekked in a Redwood forest, dipped our toes in the Russian River, and sipped lots (and lots) of fine wine. The variable weather--toasty days, chilly nights--called for a carry-on packed with everything from a bikini to a down jacket! Somehow, I managed to get it all right, starting with the Doen dress, above, which I wore, post-forest hike to lunch at Stumptown, plus these perfectly stretchy, day-to-night Mother jeans, this floral winery-worthy H&M blouse, and these ready-for-action Isabel Marant sneakers. Other standout pieces suitable for Sonoma: this one-shouldered Ulla Johnson top, this cozy Vanessa Bruno (throw it over everything) cardigan, and this made-for-layering army jacket by The Great.

$90, shopbop

As versatile as my go-to jeans, these denim braided sandals are everyday perfection.

1. A.W.A.K.E. one shoulder blouse, $500, netaporter.com
2. Lucy Folk sunglasses, $350, shopbop.com
3. Wwake gold and opal earring, $265, netaporter.com
4. Madewell stacking rings, $28, shopbop.com
5. Balenciaga graffiti satchel, $2300, neimanmarcus.com
6. Dolce Vita denim slides, $90, shopbop.com
7. Acne Studios jeans, $300, netaporter.com

$125, stories

Frills and ties, oh my! The deep V in the back is the (most romantic) finishing touch.

1. Stories poplin dress, $125, stories.com
2. Raphaele Canot sapphire and gold earrings, $2318, matchesfashion.com
3. Smith & Cult Lip Lacquer in Fade the Sun, $22, netaporter.com
4. Balenciaga bag, $1590, nordstrom.com
5. Paloma Barcelo sandals, $290, shopbop.com

You've heard me sing their praises before but it turns out I'm far done on Doen! The cult LA-brand just set up a pop-up shop in Brentwood, and not surprisingly, everything is almost already sold out. (The store will be open through 4/18.) When I popped in earlier this week, I tried on the above cardigan--perfectly chunky, with the rare ability to top practically anything--but, alas, it was sold out in my size. Thankfully, I found one here. Other dreamy pieces I'd like to snap up: this floral maxi, this wrap dress, and this ruffled blouse.