LE CATCH

Two days back in the grind and I'm still dressing like I'm on vacation! For me, there's something leisurely about throwing on an easy dress, like the one above from Zara (which is really a jumpsuit in disguise!), and going about my daily business. I feel like I'm still a bit on holiday--or at the very least extending the high of it. So, naturally, I am now poking around for more holiday dresses that work well at home. The best of the bunch so far, all of them under $150, come from English Factory, Pixie Market, H&M, MLM Label, Line & Dot, Asos, and Style Mafia.

$195, rebecca taylor

Pretty much the most perfect buy-now, wear-later (and eternally ever after) tank top!

1. Rebecca Taylor twisted tank, $195, rebeccataylor.com
2. Gorjana hoop earrings, $60, shopbop.com
3. Louise et Cie woven clutch, $228, nordstrom.com
4. Alaia sandals, $1430, netaporter.com
5. Altuzarra skirt, $1395, netaporter.com

I just returned from an adventurous week at sea, off the Croatian coast, where fall's chill is already in the air. (I will share highlights from my trip later this week!) The slightly cooler weather called for a mix of summery and new autumn elements--a dressing strategy we'll all have to embrace in a few weeks time here on terra firma! The outfit, above, nails transitional dressing, combining fall-ready leather and fur with summery open-toe sandals and a lightweight blouse. I'd like to transition into next season with these cool autumn accents from Rebecca Taylor, Asos, J.Crew, Loeffler Randall, Sea, Proenza Schouler, Carven, and Mango.

$60, topshop

I love this feminine update on the pinstripe blouse. Come cooler weather I'd layer a sweater over it and let the cute tie sleeves peek out.

1. Topshop pinstripe blouse, $80, topshop.com
2. Whistles reversible bomber jacket, $280, shopbop.com
3. Pamela Love rose gold ring, $180, shopbop.com
4. Chanel Rouge Coco in Gabrielle, $37, nordstrom.com
5. Valentino ballet slippers, $545, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Curren/Elliot jeans, $230, netaporter.com

After journeying from Hawaii to Venice, Italy, via LA and Frankfurt, I managed in my jet-lagged haze to suit up for dinner at Harry Cipriani in this throw-on-and-go, two-in-one Asos jumpsuit. Definitely a wardrobe vacation game-changer!

$82, pixie market

I am going to milk these last few weeks of summer in this shoulder baring top!

1. Pixie Market off the shoulder top, $82, pixiemarket.com
2. Illesteva mirrored sunglasses, $177, shopbop.com
3. Charlotte Tillbury Lipstick in Carina's Love, $32, nordstrom.com
4. MM6 Shopper Tote, $540, shopbop.com
5. Isabel Marant ankle wrap flat, $750, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Steve J & Yoni P jeans, $295, netaporter.com

You may recall that I bought a Harvey Faircloth military jacket like this last summer and wore it non-stop through fall and spring. This year, I've invested in the denim version, above, trimmed with faux fur and poised to be glued to my body!

Here's another glimpse of my summer vacation style provided once again by my son! My dress is by Storets, hat and bag from Parker Thatch.

I love this dramatic take on the staple white blouse, but, unfortunately, it's from a few seasons ago and sold out. Wah! However, I did turn up this similar looking wrap-like alternative from Need Supply that's actually a lot more office-friendly and, with the right styling, just as statement making. I also found these eye-catching updates on the white blouse from Rag & Bone, MLM Label, Rosie Assoulin, Tibi, andStorets.

Photo: Soraya Bahktiar

Deep into shorts season (and the best beach read so far!), yet I'm already tempted to put on a pair of new fall pants. They're more fun looking than ever, most notably because they feature whimsically tricked-out hems, accented with ruffles, slits, rosettes, tassels, cuffs and contrast trims. My favorites are by Gucci, See by Chloe, Cinque a Sept, Cedric Charlier, Fendi, Pixie Market, SJYP, Jour/Ne, The Reformation, H&M, and Zara.

Photo: Collage Vintage