LE CATCH

$98, shopbop

The unexpected combo of pearls and spikes makes for a distinctly cool everyday earring.

1. Stella McCartney dress, $1247, matchesfashion.com
2. Fallon spiked earrings, $98, shopbop.com
3. Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Lost Cherry, $45, nordstrom.com
4. Asos pony hair leather clutch, $56, asos.com
5. Steve Madden calf hair flats, $99, nordstrom.com

Another week, another Italian girl crush. Mamma Mia! However, I do think you'll agree with me that Giorgia Tordini's style is pretty compelling. The Milan-based fashion designer embraces clean, classic, almost all black silhouettes, simple gold jewelry, and statement shoes (these pics prove her penchant for white heels). She believes every woman should own a Chanel bag, a pair of leather pants and an Alaia dress. You'll never catch her wearing anything but red nail polish and the only designer who could make her wear prints is Dries Van Noten. Inspired by her Euro-refined, pared-down style approach, I hunted down some of her bellissimo hallmarks (most of which transcend trends) to integrate into my own repertoire, including a structured top handle bag such as this Dolce & Gabbana or this Proenza Schouler (similar to above), a streamlined wear-with-everything black Sophie Hulme clutch, a tuxedo blazer like this one by Alice + Olivia, killer white pumps, a pair of loose-fitting leather pants, eternally stylish cropped black trousers like these by Jenni Kayne, and a classic pair of Ray Ban sunglasses.

Photos: Le 21-eme, Collage Vintage, Pinterest

$175, tory burch

This straw fringed bag is so spring break-bound. Of course, I'd use it all summer long too!

1. Cool Change floral top, $306, matchesfashion.com
2. Spektre mirrored sunglasses, $140, matchesfashion.com
3. Anthropologie cuff, $48, anthropologie.com
4. Tory Burch raffia clutch, $175, toryburch.com
5. Isabel Marant leather sandals, $510, matchesfashion.com
6. Paige jeans, $199, netaporter.com

$198, j.crew

Over the years my closet has turned into a lending library to close friends, who borrow clothes for various events. After suiting them up, I always find myself saying to them, "Now all you need is a good barely-there metallic heel and you're done." This is exactly the kind of shoe I'm talking about! P.S. I'd also seriously consider buying it in gold, too. It's just that forever good.

$198, club monaco

This jumpsuit is, to quote my five-year-old son, "easy peasy." And seriously cute too!

1. Club Monaco silk polka dot jumper, $198, clubmonaco.com
2. Mango linen boyfriend blazer, $99, mango.com
3. Pierre Hardy bag, $750, forwardbyelysewalker.com
4. Carrera by Jimmy Choo sunglasses, $199, shopbop.com
5. Sophia Webster sandals, $595, netaporter.com

Relishing Milan's relatively balmy, near 60-degree temps, fashion show-goers busted out their pretty pastels this past week, trial-running their new spring finery. Lucky for us, Shopbop is staging a rare two-day site-wide (!) sale*, offering both an early taste of spring's key pieces, as well as all the evergreens (like designer bags, jeans and underpinnings). My comprehensive scout of the site this morning turned up more finds than I could possibly buy (though this always seems to be the case with me!), but I thought I'd share my edit. It includes this very fashion editor-worthy pale pink Alice & Olivia blouse, these sexy Alexander Wang lace-up sandals, these classic will-be-worn-to-death Alexandre Birman black t-straps, this Ostwald Helgason color-blocked skirt, this effortlessly chic jumpsuit, these sleek metallic Tibi gladiators, this exotically cute Antik Batik minaudiere, this pretty lace (throw-it-over-your-bikini) Dolce Vita lace dress, these incredibly flattering Paige boyfriend jeans (which I actually have and wear all the time and think it would not hurt to have another!), this T by Alexander Wang night-out dress, and this Helmut Lang bomber jacket.

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Photo: Josefina Andres/Vogue Espana

$68, topshop

The rich tapestry like prints on the Fall 2014 runways (think Burberry, Dolce & Gabanna) have me lusting for this top right now.

1. Topshop scuba print top, $68, topshop.com
2. Henri Bendel pearl charm bracelet, $148, henribendel.com
3. Ballin clutch, $617, luisaviaroma.com
4. J.Crew cracked metallic heel, $250, jcrew.com
5. J.Crew pleated skirt, $130, netaporter.com

These pics make a strong case for the statement choker--and my having one, stat! Celine, of course, started this trend with its austere beaded gold collar last fall. Other designers, such as Eddie Borgo and Pamela Love jumped on the bandwagon. The one above, inspired by Chanel's Spring 2014 oversize pearl choker, can be found at your local Zara (not online yet). Love! I am also swooning over these eye-catchers from Jennifer Fisher (I like how the opening is in the front!), Jules Smith (simple and inexpensive), Anneliese Michelson (pictured directly below), Kenneth Jay Lane, and Topshop (or this one).

Photos: The Haute Pursuit, The Cut, Pinterest

$164, the outnet

This Diane Von Furstenberg sequin sweatshirt is an exquisitely easy way to dress things up a bit.

1. Diane Von Furstenberg sequin sweatshirt, $164, theoutnet.com
2. Blanca Monros Gomez ruby stud earrings, $198, shopbop.com
3. Kzeniya laser cut leather clutch, $640, luisaviaroma.com
4. Diane Von Furstenberg tortoise wedge sandals, $375, shopbop.com
5. Etro shorts, $450, netaporter.com

I bought a new iPhone the other day (finally!) and when it came time to decide on the protective cover, I became paralyzed with indecision. Go for basic black or neon rubber or something with punchy graphics? I ultimately chose the latter, because... why not? A bold yet little statement never hurts. From my perspective, the smallest details can make the biggest statements, and fashion show attendees in London and Milan are emphasizing this point, brandishing all kinds of offbeat, high-impact accessories, from over-the-top shoes to quirky bags to colorful fur stoles to Crayola-hued hats. Inspired by these snaps, I set off in search of playful, outfit-enhancing accessories and turned up this rabbit iPhone5 case (similar to above), this fluffy neon Asos scarf, this cute Alice + Olivia strawberry-inspired bag, this soon-to-be-iconic (and current fashion insider favorite) Fendi fur monster bag charm (similar to the one above and below), this pastel blue faux fur Asos stole, this graphic Kate Spade striped clutch, this blue Anthropologie fedora hat, this Topshop big chain link necklace, and this Kule striped fur scarf.

Photos: Vogue Espana, Grazia, Le 21-eme, Harper's Bazaar, Style