LE CATCH

I'll admit: it seems counter-intuitive to wear head-to-toe black right now... but it's all I want to do! Maybe it's because everyone else is busting out their whites and florals? Or perhaps it's just because I've come across all these good pics that I am inclined to follow suit. I'd like to start off with the Tibi top, above, then slip into any of these slinky inky dresses by Heidi Merrick (I also love this one), DKNY, Topshop, Issa, Carven, Asos and Chalayan (pictured in second image, below).

Photos: A Love is Blind, Pinterest

I'm totally inspired by One King's Lane current feature on statement jewelry, particularly the kind brandishing big honking colorful stones. These cuffs and rings come off as more earthy-chic rather than garish and overdone, and they perfectly suit this season's bohemian mood. Plus, I love how they can spice up pretty much any outfit. I'm especially smitten with these pieces (and their reasonable prices!) by Janna Conner (or this one), Tildon, Isabel Marant (on sale!), Etro, Kenneth Jay Lane, Pablo, Chloe (pricier but so pretty!), Jules Smith, Sole Society and Marni.

Photo: One Kings Lane

$70, topshop

This tee pretty much nails easy breezy summer.

1. Topshop embroidered eyelet tee, $70, topshop.com
2. Aerin Beauty Rose Lip Balm, $30, bergdorfgoodman.com
3. IAM by Ileana Makri snake rose gold plated diamond ring, $590, netaporter.com
4. Aranaz wood bead clutch, $110, shopbazaar.com
5. J.Crew sandals, $138, jcrew.com
6. Alexander Wang pleated skirt, $525, netaporter.com

My six-year-old son

Christian Dior's Resort 2016 collection, showcased yesterday in Cannes, France, indicates that gingham--one of this season's trendiest prints--is here to stay. At least for awhile! The checkered print was rendered in every silhouette from peplum tops to shorts to dresses, and sometimes all layered together, which looked especially fresh (above). My current favorite ways to work this perennial print come from 1 State, Tanya Taylor, Draper James, Diane Von Furstenberg and Madewell.

Photo: Vogue

$119, revolve

This sexy coiled ankle wrap sandal is my favorite new alternative to gladiators.

1. Stella McCartney knit dress, $930, netaporter.com
2. Preen by Thornton Bregazzi sunglasses, $200, shopbop.com
3. Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Sylo in Palest Pink, $30, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Melinda Maria pyramid bangle, $98, nordstrom.com
5. L*SPACE sandals, $119, revolveclothing.com

Chic summer dressing means just the right amount of skin-baring: an exposed shoulder, a little leg, some decolletage. But this season, it's all about the back. I'm inclined to work this trend with these backless wonders by Saylor (similar to above), Stella McCartney (which I recently wore to a Malibu bash!), Giamba, Victoria Beckham, Asos, Club Monaco and Theory.

P.S. You might need a special backless bra like this to pull off these looks!

$96, front row shop

Cotton, fringed, the ultimate spring statement jacket.

1. Topshop ribbed tank top, $22, topshop.com
2. Front Row Shop fringe jacket, $96, front row shop
3. Vega crystal cuff, $295, vegajewelry.com
4. Club Monaco sandals, $298, shopbop.com
5. No. 21 culottes, $625, netaporter.com

$68, miss selfridge

Sleek, suede-ish, and sophisticated, especially when styled like this...

1. Miss Selfridge suedette romper, $68, missselfridge.com
2. 3.1 Phillip Lim blazer, $725, netaporter.com
3. J.Crew bracelet, $150, jcrew.com
4. Valentino print sandals, $1345, nordstrom.com

An overnight girls' trip to Napa this week provided me with some much needed meditation time, communing with nature, and pajama partying. I also reaped some amazing fashion inspo, thanks to my friends who trotted out their newest spring dresses, fresh-pedicure revealing sandals and sun-shielding hats and sunglasses. All of the finery got me excited for my own warm weather wardrobe --along with key season pieces I now know I need more than ever. They include these metallic Pierre Hardy sandals, this Talitha voile print mini-dress, this margarita-ready Paul & Joe maxi, these spot-on round Ray-Ban sunglasses, these elegant dinner-worthy Veronica Beard shorts, and this embroidered Topshop tunic.