LE CATCH

$79, nine west

An embellished sandal is in order this spring/summer season. I like this one's Balenciaga vibe and bargain basement price!

1. J.Crew floral dress, $450, netaporter.com
2. Delfina Delettrez multi stone earring, $660, netaporter.com
3. Monserat De Lucca metallic clutch, $110, shopbop.com
4. Essie Nail Polish in Baby Breath, $8, nordstrom.com
5. Nine West embellished sandal, $79, ninewest.com

As some stylist friends and I chatted away at a party the other night, we noticed that we were all wearing high-waisted wide leg jeans and button down-blouses. Call it coincidence--or the new chic uniform. It's easy dressing and yet manages to do the impossible: look both timelessly classic and right this minute. What you'll need to pull off this everyday-worthy outfit are flattering, versatile jeans such as these from Diane Von Furstenberg, Rag & Bone, Frame Denim, Madewell, Point Sur and H&M, along with instantly-polishing blouses like this Elle Sasson, this Joe Fresh, this Stella McCartney, this Haute Hippie, this Theory and this Equipment.

$70, topshop

The perfect pair of shorts this season is a little more statement-y and lot more city-proof--just like these.

1. J.Crew short sleeve sweater, $67*, jcrew.com
2. Matthew Williamson mirrored sunglasses, $310, shopbop.com
3. Venessa Arizaga bracelet, $175, shopbop.com
4. Marni raffia tote bag, $1038, matchesfashion.com
5. Ancient Greek Sandals slides, $225, netaporter.com
6. Topshop shorts, $70, topshop.com

*Get this price--or 25% off select full-price items--through 3/17 with the code SALELOVE

For months now, I've given my simple, subtle studs center stage, leaving my statement drop earrings to hibernate in my closet. But now it's time to bust out these bold pieces again--at least that's what the fall runways are dictating (see Miu Miu and Givenchy), even it's just a single one, like at Tibi or in the case, above, Louis Vuitton. Some big and beautiful options include these from Asherali Knopfer, J.Crew, Fallon (I'd wear just one), Gas Bijoux, Freida Rothman, Bauble Bar, and Bijoux Heart.

$118, j.crew

I could not think of a cuter or more comfy summer uniform!

1. J. Crew floral jumpsuit, $118, jcrew.com
2. H&M hat, $17, hm.com
3. Madewell sunglasses, $55, madewell.com
4. Bop Basics tote bag, $125, shopbop.com
5. Joie sandals, $185, shopbop.com

It was said that Helen of Troy's beauty could launch a thousand ships. I'm thinking the same could be said of Chloe's pre-fall 2015 sailor pants, though I am talking replicas rather than ships. The trend is already afloat in Paris, seen above and below. I'd like to set sail with these chic wide-leg trousers from Gucci, Vince, Kenzo, Sonia Rykiel, Derek Lam, and Tibi.

Photos: Style, Harper's Bazaar

$68, asos

Miu Miu's crocheted pieces may be all the rage, but I am more than content to roll in this one.

1. Asos crocheted top, $68, asos.com
2. Scosha set of three diamond and turquoise bracelets, $655, netaporter.com
3. Rebecca Minkoff dual stone ring, $58, shopbop.com
4. Madewell bag, $208, madewell.com
5. SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker leather pumps, $350, nordstrom.com
6. Rag & Bone boyfriend jeans, $210, netaporter.com

I just spent a few sun-soaked, sand-coated, wine-steeped days in St. Barths--full highlights and snaps to come!--and thought I'd share what I packed, figuring it's spring break time of year, and you, too, may be flying south soon. Of course, St. Barths is home of the statement kaftan, so I packed as many as I could into my suitcase, and yet, I still bought more, including a crochet lovely that looked like this as well as a gauzey tunic top that I threw over bikinis (and will wear with jeans, back home). I found that the best cover-ups were the ones that went seamlessly from seaside to shopping to sunset cocktails, such as these by Melissa Obadash, Shoshanna, Ondademar, Jen's Pirate Booty, Juliet Dunn, and Lisa Maree. Next time I go (to any tropical locale, for that matter), I will definitely bring more of these with me! For the four-day trip, I brought six bathing suits, a different one for each day, plus options. My favorites of the bunch: this Lisa Marie Fernandez, this Kiini, this Melissa Obadash (on sale!) and the polka dot J.Crew, above, (which is 25% off today only!). As far as footwear went, I kept it simple and packed 3 super versatile, beach-to-street flat sandals, like this Tamara Mellon lace-up gladiator, this fringed BC, and this ankle strap Valentino. I also brought a pair of Alexandre Birman open-toe sandals for a fancy night out, and I love this spring's iteration of it. Evenings called for both short and long dresses. If I could do it all over again, I would bring these beauties from Michael Kors (which could go from lunch at Nikki Beach to dinner at Tamarin), Tory Burch, RED Valentino and Asos. A chic and roomy beach bag is, of course, a must along with a good beach read. I brought this book. Last but not least: a single go-with-everything clutch like this is key; it saved me a little room in my suitcase to bring home some much-loved souvenirs!

Paris fashion show-goers are stylishly transitioning into spring with a lightweight easy-to-layer bomber jacket--and I'd like to join the ranks with these possibilities from Topshop (similar to above and below, also in black here), R13, Balenciaga, Vince, Asos and J.Crew ( a denim interpretation that can take me into summer without skipping a beat, plus it's 25% off!)

Photos: Style, Vogue

$69, h&m

I truly was tickled pink to come across this ravishing off-the-shoulder knockout at H&M. I bought it in white too!

1. H&M off-the-shoulder dress, $69, hm.com
2. Madewell sunglasses, $55, madewell.com
3. Beautycounter Lip Sheer in Scarlet, $28, beautycounter.com
4. Maiyet tote bag, $995, shopbop.com
5. Chloe sandals, $450, netaporter.com