LE CATCH

Simple, sun-soaked summer days never get old--but my swimsuit cover-ups, which I've been wearing non-stop (lucky me!), are starting to feel a wee bit tired! This pic offers up a cool and fresh solution: a maxi wrap skirt like this (which I just bought!), this, this or this. Leandra Medine, above, executes the look perfectly with this Lisa Marie Fernandez bikini. P.S. I'd wear all these skirts off the beach, too! Other stylish and out-of-the-ordinary cover-up options: this Anna Kosturova crochet mini or kimono, this off-the-shoulder Loup Charmant dress, this Acacia mini wrap, this Zara embroidered jacket, and this Zimmermann eyelet dress.

Photo: The Man Repeller

$120, river island

It'll be a while till I get to throw on this fall-perfect shearling cape but, once I do, it will be so good! (I will also sub in one of my own leather buckle belts to up its game even more!)

1. Tory Burch sweater, $295, netaporter.com
2. River Island faux suede shearling cape, $120, river island.com
3. Chloe bag, $1850, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Iro sneakers, $478, shopbop.com
5. Mango jeans, $79, mango.com

While the blue-button-down is no stranger to my wardrobe, it's not exactly been in heavy rotation lately. But that's all about to change thanks to these chic European girls, pictured here, who are deftly demonstrating--and reminding me!--that it's the ultimate (neutral/easiest/throw-on-and-go) foil to all-out statement skirts, pants and even jeans. Here are some amazing iterations from Equipment, Nicholas, Elizabeth and James, Frame, J.Crew, Wes Gordon, Leith, and Adam Lippes.

$140, topshop

The cool detailing on this wrap skirt makes it a summer standout.

1. Adam Lippes top, $470, netaporter.com
2. Le Specs sunglasses, $69, shopbop.com
3. Aerin Lipgloss in Waterlily Sun, $30, netaporter.com
4. Marni color-block clutch, $630, modaoperandi.com
5. Stuart Weitzman sandals, $345, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Topshop mini wrap skirt, $140, topshop.com

Thought I'd bring it to your attention that Shopbop is staging a one-day crazy sale (up to 70% off through tomorrow July 15) on its designer offerings, including the most ravishing party dresses, such as these by Prabal Gurung, Narciso Rodriguez (or this one!), Dion Lee, Jay Ahr (above), and Sally LaPointe. I also love this statement-making Thakoon fringed cardigan. Check it all out here! You can thank me later. ;)

$95, topshop

A week-long photo shoot in London had my sister working alongside the city's most in-demand stylists, all of them, she says, wearing lace-up flats. She returned home to the States yesterday with this cool pair.

1. J.Crew beaded top, $118, jcrew.com
2. Gentle Monster sunglasses, $265, nordstrom.com
3. Jennie Kwon Designs diamond cuff, $815, shopbop.com
4. MSGM floral print clutch, $92, shopbop.com
5. Topshop lace-up flats, $95, topshop.com
6. Fendi skirt, $900, netaporter.com

Whenever I see Russian editor and street style star Miroslava Duma, I always say to myself, "I'll take what she's wearing." Her head-turning outfits are consistently composed of the latest Celine, the blockbuster Fendi, the incredibly intricate Valentino, the edgiest Acne Studios. Turns out her rarely-seen off-duty look, above, is equally compelling--and surprisingly toned down. What I love most: no jeans in sight! Inspired, I'd like to give my go-to denim a little holiday and sub in a comfy, travel-ready, fresh-looking pair of cargo pants, such as these by Current/Elliot, J.Crew, and Veronica Beard.

Looks like shoulder-baring tops and dresses are having their day in the European sun, from Paris to Tuscany (last pic below). Lauren Santo Domingo's blouse, above, is by Johanna Ortiz. Clearly, this means we need a few of our own in which to frolick! So, I turned up these lovelies by Nicholas, KUT, Tibi, The Reformation (or this one, which I have!), Caroline Costas, Topshop, H&M, and Diane Von Furstenberg.

$125, topshop

Sunshine bottled in a seriously cute dress!

1. Topshop lace dress, $125, topshop.com
2. Illesteva sunglasses, $177, shopbop.com
3. Shashi Circle bracelet, $36, shopbop.com
4. Chloe bucket bag, $1350, netaporter.com
5. Madewell sandals, $69, madewell.com

Autumn's chill may be a ways off (thankfully!), but now is an ideal time to shop for it, as Nordstrom's epic early-access sale kicks off today, featuring key fall pieces at up to 40% off!** The most desirable ones--i.e., the just-hit-the-rack looks that I know I'll throw on again and again and never tire of--include these Current/Elliott cropped jeans, this Joie faux fur collar cardigan, these Vince Camuto culottes, this Iro chunky knit jacket, this Topshop denim skirt, this Burberry Brit leather moto jacket, this cozy cashmere turtleneck (similar to above), and these Dolce Vita black booties. You can check out all the goods here!

**To access the sale now, you need to have a Nordstrom card which you can register for on the Nordstrom site. The sale items will be available to non-account holders as well in a week.

Photo: Sincerely Jules