LE CATCH

This recent pic of Olivia Palermo reminds me that a good old denim blouse has many virtues, one, of which, is that you can pair it with a summery A-line skirt and sandals and look impeccably polished. I adore these true blues from Paige, Band of Outsiders, AG, and Current/Elliott.

$99, asos

This snappy skirt has a fun '60s vibe along with a very modern work-non-stop spirit.

1. Mango knit top, $69, mango.com
2. Erickson Beamon earrings, $315, shopbop.com
3. Dior Addict lipstick in Diorkiss, $32, nordstrom.com
4. Leo rubber pouch, $205, luisaviaroma.com
5. Prada metallic and suede sandals, $750, neimanmarcus.com
6. Sister Jane embellished skirt, $99, asos.com

I love the idea of punching up a simple top with a variety of jewelry, and the mix here is spot-on perfect. I'd recreate this look with these silver bangles, this blingy crystal bracelet, this colorful woven band, and this pearl and leather cuff. Then I'd throw on this beaded chain long necklace to finish things off.

$178, henri bendel

The jumble of crystals, chains, pearls, and a cute little charm is just right here.

1. Suno dress, $995, modaoperandi.com
2. Vince Camuto stud earrings, $25, nordstrom.com
3. Henri Bendel layered bracelet, $178, henribendel.com
4. Pierre Hardy leather clutch, $225, forwardbyelysewalker.com
5. Carvela Kurt Geiger booties, $230, shopbop.com

Vibrant colors popped on and off the Fall 2014 Haute Couture runways in Paris last week, providing a vivid omen of what's to come in our own wardrobes. The trend started with Christian Dior's pointy ankle-booties, brandishing dip-dyed and bright neon hues, above. Out on the boulevards, show goers like model Hanelli Mustaparta, below right, and Russian designer Vika Gazinkskaya, left, pulled off their favorite primaries and more. Since I'm a big fan of color, this is a trend I'll easily embrace, either head to toe or in little splashes here and there. For starters, I'd go bold with these Valentino pumps (pictured below), this Asos coat, this Tibi maxi, these Paul Andrew slingabacks, this Elie Saab lace dress (I wish!), these Guissepe Zanotti ankle boots, this Prada tote, and this Clare V. clutch.

Photos: Tommy Ton, Pinterest

$100, gap

This bag's tonal, minimalist leather exterior would nicely conceal the daily throw-everything-in chaos of my life.

1. Chloe ruffle top, $550, netaporter.com
2. Givenchy sunglasses, $400, bergdorfgoodman.com
3. Jennifer Zeuner ear cuff, $198, shopbop.com
4. Gap leather bag, $100, gap.com
5. Everlane ankle-wrap sandals, $118, everlane.com
6. Rag & Bone jeans, $175, netaporter.com

I could throw this cute thing over a camisole and pair it with jeans, shorts or even nice black pants, or, even better, just toss it over a bikini and be done.

While shopping is one of my favorite sports, I love exercising every morning like nothing else. I run mostly, sweat through heart-thumping yoga, hike and strength-train at the gym. While I have a good, strong routine, I strangely have a very meager workout wardrobe. I have no good explanation for this, except for the simple fact that snapping up a new party dress brings me way more joy than purchasing a new sports bra. The reality is I actually need more workout gear. Desperately! Thankfully, Net-a-porter just launched Net-a-sporter, which means I can shop for some extra stylish sports bras (along side amazing stilettos) and look way more pulled-together (and maybe even leaner and stronger?) at the gym. My sweat-it-out favorites include this sexy-strappy Live the Process sports bra (which could double for an everyday bra), these stream-lining Spanx leggings (genius!), this post-workout Zoe Karssen sweatshirt, and this striped LAAIN racer-back tank.

$350, shopbop

Half sandal, half bootie, all good!

1. Marni cotton and silk blend top, $516, netaporter.com
2. Joomi Lim ball and spike earrings, $55, shopbop.com
3. Narciso Rodriguez clutch, $1450, nordstrom.com
4. Loeffler Randall booties, $350, shopbop.com
5. Tibi jacquard skirt, $395, shopbop.com

I have an inordinate amount of Balinese sarongs, thanks to my mother who lived (and met my father) there and my own visits. Since I am half Indonesian and possess all these beautiful textiles, you'd think I'd be an expert in wrapping them elegantly, stylishly around my body. Actually, though I've earnestly tried to pull them off, I don't think I've really ever done so with masterful aplomb. Enter these silk sarongs, which I discovered at Topshop (of all places!). Not only do they show me how to wear a sarong gorgeously, but they also tempt me to add more to my collection!