LE CATCH

$465, netaporter

This cute dress is made for the hot summer days ahead!

1. MiH Jeans cotton dress, $496, netaporter.com
2. Dannijo ear cuff set, $195, shopbop.com
3. Lipstick Queen Tinted Lip Balm in Belle Epoque, $20, netaporter.com
4. Fendi bag, $1150, netaporter.com
5. Chloe sandals, $650, bergdorfgoodman.com

Dolce & Gabbana's pom pom-tastic spring sandals, above, may be over the top (with prices to match) but you can't discount their happy-go-lucky, whimsical vibe. So, why not these more subdued and nicely priced Sam Edelman embellished sandals? Or these by Aquazurra? Or these or these? Paired with more neutral pieces (like this or this), they add the perfect amount of La Dolce Vita pop.

$230, topshop

A pretty mix of leather and lace and springtime blooms!

1. Topshop faux leather and lace dress, $230, topshop.com
2. Smith & Cult Tainted Lip Stain in Sweet Suite, $24, netaporter.com
3. Michael Kors interlocking ring, $145, shopbop.com
4. Loewe clutch, $850, luisaviaroma.com
5. Gianvito Rossi woven sandals, $1265, netaporter.com

A fast and easy way to spring up(date) an outfit: a ruffled statement blouse, such as the one, above, by Victoria Beckham. I think these flirty, playful (and on trend) tops go hand in hand with spring's sunny vibe, especially these pretties by Goen J, MDS Stripes, McGuire Denim, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Draper James, Rebecca Taylor and MSGM.

Soooo Chanel, but no, they're from Zara and a mere $39. So ridiculously good!

If you haven't already checked out the Rodarte x And Other Stories collab, I suggest you do now before everything is completely gone. What I love: the cropped spring-worthy jackets, like the leather and corduroy one, above, and this about-to-sell out suede and faux shearling lovely. Also great is this silk ruffled top, this patchwork leather skirt and these sequin sandals. You can see the entire collection here.

Photo: Camille Over the Rainbow

$46, the outnet

Whimsically mismatched, opulent looking--and under $50! Yes, please!

1. Sonia Rykiel pleated dress, $2150, matchesfashion.com
2. Elizabeth Cole earrings, $46, theoutnet.com
3. Tom Ford Lip Color in Purple Noon, $52, bergdrofgoodman.com
4. Alexander McQueen silk clutch, $495, nordstrom.com
5. Aquazurra sandals, $495, neimanmarcus.com

Living in LA for years may have thinned my blood (prompting me to bust out a puffer jacket on a 60-degree day) and chia-fied my diet, but it hasn't swayed me into wearing Lululemons all day long. My workout leggings come off once I'm done sweating in them! That being said, I am not at all opposed to sporting the suddenly hot yet old school-looking zip-up sports jackets this spring. Juxtaposed with more feminine and sophisticated clothing, these jackets look edgy and cool--and provide a chill-proof layer to boot. I love these versions by Topshop (or this one), Marks and Spencer, H&M, Adidas, and Chloe (directly below).

$185, maison scotch

Vibrantly embroidered--and made to be brought somewhere hot and sunny. Like right now.

1. Maison Scotch embroidered top, $185, scotch-soda.com
2. Illesteva sunglasses, $177, shopbop.com
3. Maison Margiela ring and bracelet set, $495, shopbop.com
4. Cleobella clutch, $107, shopbop.com
5. K. Jacques python sandals, $265, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. H&M shorts, $24, hm.com

It may be Monday but I have Saturday night on my mind--and the best way to dress for it. This past Saturday was a biggie for me: Tequila! Dancing! Surprise Taylor Swift performance! More tequila! More dancing! And it was a learning lesson: Partying into the wee hours calls for a thoroughly party-worthy dress. Mine was not. I wish I could do it all over again and boogie down in one of these festive frocks by Jonathan Simkhai, Camilla and Marc, Aijek, Topshop, Haney, and Sacai. Another radical idea: skipping the dress and wearing a head-turning top like the lace Self Portrait one, above, with fun pants.