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This French blogger expertly finesses a basic jeans-and-tee outfit with the help of some standout accessories. I am inclined to follow suit with these Maiyet (or Aldo) slingback sandals, these round Quay Harper sunglasses and this Rag & Bone messenger bag.

Photo: Mango and Salt

$148, shopbop

This ultimate summer bag will go from a work meeting to a beach date without flinching.

1. Pixie Market top, $38, pixiemarket.com
2. Ray-Ban sunglasses, $150, shopbop.com
3. Splendid canvas bag, $148, shopbop.com
4. Schutz metallic sandals, $123, piperlime.com
5. Victoria Beckham jeans, $295, netaporter.com

I really love the look of frayed-hem jeans but fear cutting a pair that I own to achieve this look--you, know, the whole D.I.Y. aspect. I just know I'd botch it! Thankfully, a slew of ready-raw-edged jeans are trickling into the market. They look messy on purpose but somehow also "done." Among the best: this light wash, straight leg Frame, this bleached, skinny Mother, this white boyfriend Madewell, this high-waisted Topshop, and this distressed J. Brand.

Photos: Style, Pinterest, Man Repeller

$138, revolve

I once drove all over LA looking for a cute Baja-style hoodie to feature in a Lucky Magazine fashion shoot to no avail. At last I have found one--that's well worth the wait!

1. Joie cotton hoodie, $138, revolveclothing.com
2. Illesteva round-frame sunglasses, $300, netaporter.com
3. J.Crew bikini top, $50, jcrew.com; J.Crew bikini bottom, $46, jcrew.com
4. TKEES sandals, $70, shopbop.com
5. Rag & Bone denim shorts, $154, nordstrom.com

There's something about the way Europeans dress during the summer that completely enthralls me. As I watched the French Open final (i.e., Rafa Nadal) yesterday, I couldn't help notice the stylishly dressed audience in the stands, decked out in their woven fedoras, cat-eye sunglasses and crisp, elegant suits. Everyone looked polished and put together, despite the Parisian heat. Further feeding my Euro style obsession this weekend was my Instagram feed, flooded with dazzling images taken by friends attending a lavish days-long wedding celebration in Croatia. Yes, the seaside scenery, the medieval turrets and towers were captivating--as was, of course, the sartorial splendor. Even during the daytime, (see above) Euro chicness was in full tilt. Of course, now I want to pull off continental glam right here at home, and all it will take is a few key pieces, such as this casually refined peplum top by Prabal Gurung, this flowy Robert Rodriguez swing skirt, this feminine Free People sundress, this snappy, Mediterranean-ready Asos mini, these simple leather TKEES sandals (or these by Splendid) and this woven Sensi fedora.

$129, nine west

I love the idea of wearing a sexy little ankle bootie now--and deep into the fall.

1. Peter Pilotto dress, $912, matchesfashion.com
2. Katie Rowland twisted ring, $375, shopbop.com
3. Charlotte Olympia clutch, $1495, netaporter.com
4. Nine West ankle boots, $129, ninewest.com

I have many minimalist-leaning friends who wince at the sight of a ruffle. Not me. I like a feminine frill here and there, and now it looks like I may be even more ruffled up, thanks to designers like Isabel Marant and Chanel, who have anointed the ruffled top as the next big thing. Yes, they're unabashedly feminine, but not at all princess-y. Alexa Chung executes the trend perfectly, sporting a cropped Chanel, above, and tempering its fancifulness with a simple midi skirt and tough ankle boots. I like an everyday-ready ruffled top, such as the Mango one, below, to elevate a pair of jeans or shorts. More pretty possibilities include this asymmetrical day to night Cynthia Rowley, this organza lace Isabel Marant, this cropped and fluttery Pixie Market, and this elegant silk Tibi camisole.

Photos: The Telegraph, Fashion and Style

$275, netaporter.com

This flowy cape-like Maje top is exactly the kind of drama I want in my life.

1. Maje caped blouse, $275, netaporter.com
2. Heather Hawkins spiked pendant necklace, $175, shopbop.com
3. Topshop vintage wash jeans, $55, topshop.com*
4. Sara Battaglia clutch, $1125, kirnazabete.com
5. Jimmy Choo pumps, $575, netaporter.com

*Get this price and 15% off all other Topshop jeans through Sunday with the code TSJEANS15. I also like these skinnifying black jeans, these comfy jogger-like jeans, these girlfriend jeans, and these frayed-leg jeans.

If you are a frequent LE CATCH reader, you know I love my stripes. I was thus very excited when Piperlime asked me to guest edit a feature for them on. . .wait for it. . . stripes! Check it out here!