top notch
Friday, August 14
The off-the-shoulder sold-out Johanna Ortiz top I've wanted all summer, the one favored by New Yorkers like Olivia Palermo, above, and Vogue editor, Mollie Ruprecht, below, is now available again, thanks to Moda Operandi. Can't wait to close out the season with it--and beyond!
Photos: Getty, Hayley Bloomingdale
ciao, bella!
Thursday, August 13
This Missoni-like romper nails Italian Riveria glam.
1. Topshop crochet romper, $68, topshop.com
2. J.Crew bucket hat, $29, jcrew.com
3. Von Zipper sunglases, $105, nordstrom.com
4. Clare V. tote bag, $230, clarevivier.com
5. K. Jacques sandals, $265, bergdorfgoodman.com
light baggage
Wednesday, August 12
If you're in the market for a new everyday bag, consider Mansur Gavriel's just-out cross-body bag, above. It is an excellent follow-up to its cult (and perpetually sold out) bucket bag, plus equally simple and versatile. And, no doubt, it will be just as sought after. It comes in various neutral hues, but I love this color the most!
string along
Wednesday, August 12
This cute sweater just might make me forget how much I hate cold weather.
1. Veronica Beard tie-neck sweater, $450, bergdorfgoodman.com
2. Aamaya by Pryanka rose gold and topaz earrings, $255, matchesfashion.com
3. Yves Saint Laurent Glossy Saint in Rouge Splash, $36, nordstrom.com
4. Figue embellished bag, $350, shopbop.com
5. Jimmy Choo suede kitten heels, $595, netaporter.com
6. Current/Elliot jeans, $240, netaporter.com
prep session
Tuesday, August 11
The subject of discussion before this morning's exercise class was almost as dreaded as the imminent leg lifts: back to school shopping. One friend boasted that she had it all done, from the socks to the lunchbox. Slacker that I am, I haven't even started, but with J.Crew's timely 30% off sale going on, I will get cracking. Right this very minute! On top of the boys' khakis, polo shirts, and sweaters for their school uniforms, I'll stock up on a few everyday staples for myself, of course, like these cropped Point Sur jeans, these pointy-toe patent flats, and this infinitely useful and impeccably stylish popover shirt. Now it's your turn!
tweeding
Tuesday, August 11
Tweed takes this denim jacket to great statement heights.
1. J.Crew tank top, $29, jcrew.com**
2. Rebecca Taylor tweed and denim jacket, $550, rebeccataylor.com
3. Clare V. knapsack and clutch, $359, shopbop.com
4. Marni sandals, $690, netaporter.com
5. Max Mara skirt, $525, matchesfashion.com
**Get 30% off your purchase of $200+ or 25% off your purchase of $100+ through Monday only at J.Crew. Get code here!
pumped up
Monday, August 10
Come fall, I'll be stepping out of lace-up flat sandals and into lace-up pumps. Something along the sexy lines of this Whistles, Aquazurra, Schutz, and Ulla Johnson (pictured above). I'm also tempted by these open-toe, wear-now-and-later babes by Gianvito Rossi and Alexandre Birman.
zippity do
Monday, August 10
I'd zip up in this denim dress and zip around in style.
1. Warehouse denim zip-up dress, $75, warehouse.andotherbrands.com
2. Fendi sunglasses, $455, shopbop.com
3. Alexis Bittar gold cuff, $199, shopbop.com
4. Kenzo clutch, $215, luisaviaroma.com
5. Aquazzure lace-up flats, $675, netaporter.com
the suede mini
Friday, August 7
Topping my list of key fall pieces I want to wear: the suede mini skirt. For starters, I can wear it now and deep into the doldrums of winter (with tights, of course). In addition, there's the right-now-retro vibe it exudes, plus its A-line silhouette offers figure-flattering everyday comfort. The best ones out there include this Topshop, this Asos, this MiH, this Mango, this Theory, this Forever 21, and this Alexa Chung x AG.