LE CATCH

Okay, people: two big sales today and contained therein is plenty of what street style stars are made of. Take for example, the stunning Ostwald Helgason skirt, above, on sale at Moda Operandi at 50% off. Additional (discounted) gems there include these Valentino leather rockstud sandals (40% off) this Thakoon Addition striped dress (40% off) and these eminently feminine satin Nicholas Kirkwood heels (50% off). Over at Nordstrom's epic half-yearly sale, get your paws on this Helmut Lang chiffon-trimmed jacket, this Marc Jacobs mini leather satchel, these Derek Lam ankle strap sandals, this Free People print peasant top, this Burberry laser cut leather skirt, Rag & Bone black sleeveless top and this Rachel Zoe studded crop top.

Photo: Wendy's Lookbook

$260, moda operandi*

The wrap-like detailing and leg-baring slit make this Kenzo palm print denim skirt the ultimate summer statement. And it doesn't hurt that it's 50% off.*

1. Tibi top, $300, netaporter.com
2. Sunday Somewhere sunglasses, $240, shopbop.com
3. Vince Camuto clutch, $148,* nordstrom.com
4. Valentino ankle strap heels, $585,* modaoperandi.com
5. Kenzo palm print denim skirt, $260,* modaoperandi.com

*Two big sales start today! Nordstrom is having their epic half-yearly sale and Moda Operandi is up 50% off everything! I'm doing a round up of my favorites from both sales now, so check back later to see the post!

I equate Memorial Day Weekend with the start of summer--and sale season! Let the games begin. First up: Shopbop, where the discounts run deep (as in 70% off!). The incredibly versatile Alexander Wang sandals, above, are now 30% off, and there are still tons of sizes left. For now. (My fave sandal is the go-with-everything neutral one in the middle.) Other fantastic finds: this polished Equipment silk shirt dress, this Ostwald Helgason color-block skirt, and these Rag & Bone ankle-zip jeans. Check it all out here.

Several days into the Cannes Film Festival, attendees are traipsing around off the (seemingly interminable) red carpet in what else.... south-of-France-daytime-chic. Take for example, the outfit, above, stellar in its elegant simplicity, punctuated by, of course, French gamine-worthy Chanel booties. I'd like to pull off this sleek look aujourd'hui with these romper options from Theory (similar to above), Club Monaco, Tamara Mellon, Madewell, and Blaque Label.

$76, asos

I love how the see-through lace at the waist sexifies an otherwise prim and proper dress.

1. New Look lace dress, $76, asos.com
2. Loren Stewart pin and arrowhead stud set, $365, barneys.com
3. Tom Ford clutch, $2340, neimanmarcus.com
4. Givenchy sandals, $620, netaporter.com

Note to self: when I put on bling, I feel like bling. High or low, it all works for me as long as it looks fantastic! I'd like to sparkle with this pave cuff, below, that's summer-perfect in its lightness (the pave pod would look like it's floating on your skin). And I love that it's under $200. Other baubles I'd like to shine in include these mismatched pearl, gold and emerald earrings (last pic below), these delicate rose gold and topaz ear cuffs (or this single one), this fun vintage Chanel necklace, this Erickson Beamon wrap-around ring and this Oscar de la Renta bib necklace.

$268, all saints

I'd like to chain these chic (Celine-ish) chain-link sandals to my feet this summer!

1. American Vintage dress, $125, netaporter.com
2. Delfina Delettrez diamond, pearl and gold earring, $830, matchesfashion.com
3. Proenza Schouler suede fringe bag, $1795, neimanmarcus.com
4. All Saints chainlink sandal, $268, allsaints.com

$199, topshop

This mirrored jacket has the coolest Moroccan-vintage-one-of-a-kind aura.

1. Alexander Wang t-shirt, $80, netaporter.com
2. Topshop mirrored embroidered jacket, $199, topshop.com
3. Accessorize cross-body bag, $44, accessorize.com
4. Belle by Sigerson Morrison flats, $175, shopbop.com
5. Kate Moss x Topshop satin shorts, $90, netaporter.com

Every summer needs a new white blouse, and this silk lace-up one by Equipment (as sported by uber NY-based stylist Stevie Dance) is complete perfection. I'd throw on a pretty, simple lace bra underneath.

Photo: The Cut

$67,* macys

These metallic studded-heeled sandals are the dressed-down (but still dressy!) version of my beloved Fendi t-straps.

1. Kenzo palm print dress, $770, netaporter.com
2. Avant Garde Paris star earrings, $50, shopbop.com
3. Kenzo clutch, $250, forwardbyelysewalker.com
4. Jessica Simpson studded sandals, $67,* macys.com

*Get this price--or 15% off with the code USA