tied top
Wednesday, March 25
I love Madewell's summery take on the denim shirt. So cute!
1. Madewell chambray side-tie top, $75, madewell.com
2. Ray Ban mirrored sunglasses, $186, asos.com
3. Chan Luu beaded bracelet, $45, nordstrom.com
4. Jonathan Adler clutch, $48, shopbop.com
5. Tamara Mellon sandals, $495, netaporter.com
6. Maje skirt, $315, netaporter.com
sparkly sandals
Tuesday, March 24
While the lace-up gladiator sandal is spring's go-to shoe, the blingy embellished sandal is a close runner-up. Lately a friend of mine has been masterfully demonstrating just how versatile the latter is, wearing her Marni gem-encrusted sandals, similar to above, everywhere from a festive sit-down lunch to a casual poolside barbeque. I love how these shoes are able to dress up even the most mundane warm-weather staples and yet are easy on your feet. What's more, they're also evening out-worthy. My favorite sparkling statements include these by Report, Sam Edelman, J.Crew, Kate Spade, No. 21 and Guissepe Zanotti.
Photo: Sincerely Jules
boho bag
Tuesday, March 24
This woven fringed clutch nails the prevailing bohemian chic mood.
1. Carven side-tie dress, $570, modaoperandi.com
2. Rebecca Minkoff earrings, $38, shopbop.com
3. Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelet, $45, shopbop.com
4. Tom Ford Beauty Nail Lacquer in Toasted Sugar, $32, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Mango fringed clutch, $49, mango.com
6. See by Chloe sandals, $295, netaporter.com
the new denim shorts
Monday, March 23
Jean shorts are getting an upgrade this spring, thanks to designers like Chloe (above). Tailored in crisp indigo denim and finished off with a flattering high waist, the warm weather staple comes off more sophisticated and refined--and refreshingly different from our old tattered cut-offs! Pretty pairs to ponder include this Mango, this 7 For All Mankind, this Victoria Beckham, this Balenciaga and this Zara.
yellow fever
Monday, March 23
This breezy top just made a poolside lunch at the Beverly Hills Hotel all the more glamorous.
1. H&M marigold blouse, $49, hm.com
2. Karen Walker tortoise shell sunglasses, $250, shopbop.com
3. ONE by Banago tote bag, $110, shopbop.com
4. Sergio Rossi sandals, $920, netaporter.com
5. J.Crew shorts, $79, jcrew.com
hair raising
Thursday, March 19
As I pretty much wear my hair up all the time, I'm thankful for the latest hair accessories that let me do so in ways that look more "done." My current favorites include Jennifer Behr's leather wrap for everyday and glittery hair slides for fun nights out, this gold-plated hair tie for all occasions and Henri Bendel's chain link band to turn heads!
getaway bag
Thursday, March 19
This bag is begging to go on vacation somewhere hot and steamy! (Hello, me too!)
1. Topshop ruffled dress, $330, topshop.com
2. Fendi sunglasses, $340, shopbop.com
3. Clarins Prodige lip gloss in Grenadine, $23, nordstrom.com
4. Star Meli embellished clutch, $65, shopbop.com
5. Visconti & Du Reau sandals, $362, shopbop.com
the new statement bag
Wednesday, March 18
Statement bags are making even more of a statement these days with Anya Hindmarch's playful hand-crafted 3-D leather stickers, pictured above and below (also found here). I'd like to affix "HOT BABE" to one of my bags--but think my initials would be a more succinct choice! P.S. This is a great way to elevate/personalize a plain, inexpensive bag, too!
out to lunch
Wednesday, March 18
I am convinced that this punchy print dress was made for fun lunches at The Ivy! (P.S. It doesn't hurt that other diners would mistake it for Marni.)
1. Dorothy Perkins print dress, $49, dorothyperkins.com
2. Oliver Peoples Eyewear mirrored sunglasses, $304, shopbop.com
3. J.Crew mixed stone bracelet, $78, jcrew.com
4. Sonia Rykiel striped clutch, $400, netaporter.com
5. Alexandre Birman sandals, $595, bergdorfgoodman.com
terrific tunics
Tuesday, March 17
LA's current (almost week-long!) heat wave is calling for my most summery embroidered tunics. I've stockpiled these lightweight, relaxed glam tops over the years, as they're comfortable, versatile and work season after season. And they add a well-traveled accent to any look! Of course, I'd like to add some newbies to my collection this spring (I seriously can't have enough!), and topping my most-wanted list are these beauties from Isabel Marant, Mango, The Wallflower, Talitha, Forever 21, Free People, Figue, and Sea.
Photo: Ascot and Hart