LE CATCH

While the Fall 2015 runways from New York to Paris are debuting some great new fashion trends we can all look forward to--winter florals! long-line blazers! statement earrings!--the show-goers are showcasing the new and right-now-wearable "it" bag: Chloe's Drew satchel. While the shape is feminine and retro-spirited, the hardware is bold and this very minute. It can be worn slung over one shoulder, messenger style or toted like a clutch. And, like the best cult-worthy bags, it goes with just about everything, no matter the color you get. My favorites are the timeless black, the whimsical color-block and the eye-popping mini red.

While I love me my leather shorts (and have been relying on them for several seasons now), this spring, it's all about suede shorts. The rich, supple and retro-spirited fabric takes center stage come springtime, and rendered in a shorts silhouette, it looks luxurious, fresh and, yes, seductively edgy. I love the luxe-looking pair by Mango (and its $79 price tag!), above, as well as these versions by Tamara Mellon, Club Monaco, and Miu Miu.

In case you need to be reminded, spring officially arrives in 16 days! Taking this into account, I rounded up the most desirable, wardrobe-updating, warm weather-ready pieces at Shopbop, which is staging an epic sale* on all full-priced, just-in items. Topping my list: this statement BCBG mini skirt (loosely inspired by above!), these spot on Matiko lace-up flat sandals (great with shorts and dresses), this gorgeously light and billowy Rebecca Minkoff dress, this lace-up white Splendid blouse (next season's fresh alternative the white button down), these flared Stella McCartney jeans (spring's go-to style), this striking cubicle-to-cocktails J.W. Anderson wrap dress, these sexy, statement-y suede Alexandre Birman heels, these sparkly yet everyday-suitable Elizabeth and James earrings, this on trend yet nicely priced Baggu bucket bag, and this L*Space wrap bikini top that I'd mix and match with bottoms I already have.

*Save 15%-25% site wide when you spend $250+. See details and get the code here.

Photo: The Cut

$230, whistles

After months of covering up in chunky knits, a skin-baring sweater is a welcome--and sexy--concept!

1. Whistles off-the-shoulder sweater, $230, whistles.com
2. Sara Designs beaded wrap watch, $436, shopbop.com
3. Fendi mini baguette bag, $1550, luisaviaroma.com
4. Stuart Weitzman sandals, $345, nordstrom.com
5. Gucci pants, $995, netaporter.com

*Get this watch and almost everything else for up to 25% off at Shopbop now through Saturday March 7--get code here! I will publish my favorite picks from the sale shortly!

The other day I went shopping with a friend and brought along my vintage fringed clutch for the adventure. When I put my clutch down to try on a pair of earrings, a woman came over, picked it up and proceeded to examine it as if she was thinking about buying it. It was then that I informed her that the clutch was mine. She was crestfallen... but if she's reading this, she might take consolation in the bounty of fringed options out and about, including this Pierre Hardy bag, this Valentino (pictured above, or in black leather here), this Saint Laurent (pictured below), this Sole Society, this Pieces, and Diane Von Furstenberg.

$149, mango

This gorgeous nude sandal is both statement-making and practically versatile. (And a less expensive version of the coveted Gucci.)

1. Etoile Isabel Marant dress, $350, matchesfashion.com
2. Madewell pave studs, $24, madewell.com
3. Dior Addict Lip Glow in Coral, $33, nordstrom.com
4. M Missoni raffia shoulder bag, $395, shopbop.com
5. Mango suede ankle strap sandals, $149, mango.com

$495, tory burch

Right now I want to indulge in everything this dress represents: warm weather, long days, bare shoulders, sun-kissed legs and effortless style.

1. Tory Burch fringed dress, $495, toryburch.com
2. Cutler & Gross sunglasses, $500, jcrew.com
3. Kate Spade ring set, $47, shopbop.com
4. Rebecca Minkoff metallic clutch, $178, rebeccaminkoff.com
5. Vince sandals, $225, bergdorfgoodman.com