LE CATCH

Later this summer I'll be running around New York City, kids in tow, with museums, the Planetarium, the Intrepid (again!) and Central Park on the agenda. What will I be wearing? The outfit, above, is a good place to start: a languid, stylish, day-to-night-worthy skirt--hers, by Ellery, carries the whole look--an easy, breezy blouse and comfy, walk-a-million-blocks sneaks. In short: a look that's relaxed, cool, unexpectedly chic, plus uptown-to-downtown-ready! While I have a similar top and shoes in my arsenal, it's the awesome, throw-on-and-go chic skirt I need. So, I went a-hunting and here's what I turned up: this Nanette Lapore, this By Malene Birger, this Topshop, this Whistles and this Asos.

Photo: Gary Pepper Girl

I'm obsessed with Stella Jean's clever take on the faux fur vest. Since it's backless, it adds warmth without heft! Perfect for layering under jackets or over lightweight sweaters.

$325, intermix

Who knew that a striped sweater could be so sexy?! Love the unexpected cutout!

1. A.L.C. striped sweater, $325, intermixonline.com
2. Illesteva sunglasses, $300, bloomingdales.com
3. Valentino cuff, $295, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Marc by Marc Jacobs bucket bag, $278, shopbop.com
5. Nicholas Kirkwood patent loafers, $425, netaporter.com
6. Victoria Beckham denim shorts, $280, netaporter.com

Leave it to Celine to re-invent the pinafore dress and make it out and out sexy. Street style star Anya Ziourova, above, executes it--and then some! Of course, you can expect to see various iterations coming your way. This French Connection one is spot-on and exceedingly wearable (i.e., work appropriate!), and, best of all, the price is right!

$75, warehouse

Exactly the kind of summer dress I'd reach for day in and day out.

1. Warehouse dress, $75, warehouse.andotherbrands.com
2. Ksubi sunglasses, $160, shopbop.com
3. Jennie Kwon black diamond earring, $395, shopbop.com
4. Shiraleah clutch, $48, nordstrom.com

5. Stuart Weitzman sandals, $345, bergdorfgoodman.com

Can't tell which is cuter. How about you? Ogle them both here and here.

When I arrived at a magazine photo shoot yesterday (pics coming soon!), I noticed that I needed a makeup miracle in a severe way. Primarily because I had some rather unsightly bags under my eyes courtesy of my husband keeping me up all night while he tried to kill an imaginary spider in our bed... yes, imaginary, darling! Anyway, the makeup artist worked her magic on me, and while doing so, she recommended that in the future, when I have the same sleepless issue (which, truth be told, is quite often thanks to the younger boys in my house!), I need to use this, the creme de la creme eye bag depuffer. It instantly corrects dark under-eye circles and puffiness. In other words, it's the equivalent of a good night's worth of beauty sleep! P.S. The makeup artist also likes this less expensive Clinique roll-on serum.

$39, pixie market

I love the retro, surfery vibe of these denim shorts. #musthave

1. Karl Lagerfeld open-weave sweater, $365, netaporter.com
2. Illesteva mirrored sunglasses, $177, shopbop.com
3. Sophie Hulme tote bag, $795, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Soludos espadrilles, $36, shopbop.com
5. Pixie Market denim shorts, $39, pixiemarket.com

Waist-deep into swimsuit season and I'm still wanting to buy more bikinis. This crazy cute Marysia suit won't be available until later this fall, but via Moda Operandi, I can pre-order it now, as I know I'll get to work it during warm winter getaways and beyond. Other head-turners from Marysia's Resort 2016 collection include this one-piece suit, this dress and this seafoam tunic.

$165, the outnet

All the easy dresses, wide-leg pants and culottes I've been wearing lately have demanded block-heeled sandals. Here's a beaut I'd like to put into the current rotation.

1. Derek Lam lace-up shift dress, $926, matchesfashion.com
2. Zara sunglasses, $22, zara.com
3. Parker Thatch monogrammed clutch, $188, parkerthatch.com
4. Paloma Barcelo sandals, $165, theoutnet.com