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Summering and shopping for fall: I highly recommend it! Yes, party people, today is the start of Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale,* featuring next season pieces at 40 percent off. Topping my fall-perfect list: this Burberry pea coat, this cut-out Topshop dress, these cropped Frame jeans, this Marc Jacobs striped sweater, this cashmere striped hoodie, and this ruffle Tibi shirt. Check it all out here.

**To access the sale now, you need to have a Nordstrom card, which you can register for on the Nordstrom site. The sale items will be available to non-account holders as well in a week.

Walking around Rome Fuimicino Airport is not glamorous after a red-eye flight from LA. Still, my colorful kicks helped my style game a bit, and inspo was drawn from these pics from Paris' couture shows last week! They look extra chic when teamed with an unexpectedly feminine dress. Crowd-favorites include the suede Eytys trainers, above, and yellow Vans, below. Also cool are these vivid sneaks by Marc Jacobs, Dolce Vita, and Converse.

With its preponderance in Paris last week, it seems the tried-and-true blazer is blazing back into fashion. Featuring a distinctly long, fitted silhouette, it goes with everything from denim minis to fancy frocks. Plus, it's summer-to-winter wearable! I love these fresh and feminine iterations from Isabel Marant, Veronica Beard, Madewell, Tibi, H&M, and Blaze Milano.

$140, topshop

My sister bought this lacy top in London last week, wore it to a fashion shoot and prompted must-buy mayhem on the set. (The top is now sold out in the UK!) I just snapped up one for myself on the US site!

1. Topshop drawstring lace blouse, $140, topshop.com
2. No. 21 cat eye sunglasses, $265, shopbop.com
3. Dior Lip Glow Pomade in Universal Pink, $33, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Rebecca Minkoff bag, $116, nordstrom.com
5. Golden Goose sneakers, $495, netaporter.com
6. Re/Done denim skirt, $240, netaporter.com

French chic was on full display this past week, and this street style pic demonstrates how we can easily import that je ne sais quoi into our own wardrobes. Put simply: it's all about the classics! Let's start with the staple striped t-shirt: a short sleeve version looks fresher this summer, such as the one above by Splendid (on sale!). I also like these from Anine Bing, Kule, and H&M. Crisp white jeans always work, day and night, especially these flattering styles from Frame, AG, and Barbara Casasola. A quilted Chanel bag and ballerina flats are timelessly chic. J.Crew's summer-friendly woven shoes are spot-on (i.e., equally elegant!) and wallet-friendly. Voila!

Though I am not a six-foot-one glamazon, I still want to wear everything in Veronika Heilbrunner's wardrobe. The German model and fashion editor has a penchant for old-school sneakers and designer dresses--a hard-to-pull off combo that she makes look effortless and natural. So, I was delighted to see her headlining Free People's current campaign, employing her distinct style trademarks in a way that a even non-glamazon can execute! These images now make me want to wear every Free People piece she's modeling--old-school sneakers included! I especially love the printed maxi, above, and the marigold dress below. You can see more of the campaign here.

Unlike most "it" bags, this summer's new must-have sack does not have a waiting list or a steep price tag. Still, it boasts a burgeoning profile, showing up everywhere from chic Parisian boulevards to sun-soaked tropical beaches. Called the filet bag, initially made decades ago for French fishermen, it expands to accommodate pretty much whatever you put inside, and because it rests comfortably on the shoulder and goes with almost any outfit, it's now a verified fashion statement. Bonus: it costs less than $20! I just bought a few in various shades here and here to bring to Sardinia with me!

Typically, soaring summer temps usher in shorter, skin-baring hemlines--but, evidently, not in Paris! Currently, couture fashion show attendees are going long, opting for calf-grazing dresses and skirts, and the look is both cool and elegant. Proof in these pics here! I'm happy to go a la francaise with these (fall-friendly) beauts by Self Portrait, Rixo London, Tibi, Rebecca Taylor, Marchesa Notte, H&M, Endless Rose, and Cynthia Rowley.

Photos: Vogue, French Vogue, Natasha Goldenber, Vogue Espana

Fireworks, barbecue hopping and parade marching are on my action-packed agenda, so I'm looking to on-the-go blogger Belen Hostalet for some what-to-wear ideas. Her mix of streamlined swimsuits, vibrant short dresses, embellished tops and bold accessories is distinctly cool and poised for (perpetual) action. I love her Euro-sleek swimsuits by Arabella London (above) and In Your Arms (below). Also cool: her beach to street boho dresses and tops, like this red $39 Mango (second image down) and this embellished Dodo Ba Or (on sale, last pic). These similar-spirited styles by Lemlem, Anjuna, Derek Lam 10 Crosby, and Figue (on sale!) are also amazing. Head-turning bags and sunglasses are Belen's exemplary finishing touches; Her go-to's include these sunglasses by Folli Follie (above) and House of Hererra (below), and ornate basket bags, like this and this. Happy Holiday Weekend!

Photos: Belen Hostalet

All I wanted to do was a wear a pretty, summery dress for a work lunch in Malibu yesterday. I tried on at least five frocks before deciding to wear something else that felt just as summery: a one-shoulder statement top and wide leg cropped Jesse Kamm jeans (my favorite ever!). The skin-revealing top fulfilled my desire for something feminine but still was easy and comfortable. Now I'm thinking I can't have enough of these outfit-making blouses and loving these by Edit (above), Petersyn, Rosie Assoulin, Marysia (I'd wear it as a top), Stylekeepers (or this one that I almost wore yesterday!), H&M, and Topshop. P.S. The flared jeans, above, can be found here.

Photo: Sincerely Jules