collector's item
Thursday, February 7
Not only did I discover good finds (a lace skirt, a fur stole) at last week's vintage fair, I came across what amounted to an archeological dig of embroidered tunics. I had to investigate each and every one, as I consider them perfect specimens of relaxed glamour. They're comfortable, versatile and work season after season. And they add a well-traveled accent to any look! Since I can't get enough of them, I've continued the hunt online, and yesterday unearthed this simple but striking top from Isabel Marant. I love it, and I'd wear it with...
1. Etoile Isabel Marant blouse, $290, forwardforward.com
2. Dorothy Perkins rope cuff, $17, dorothyperkins.com
3. Loft straw bag, $39, loft.com
4. Ancient Greek sandals, $215, shopbop.com
5. Current/Elliot denim shorts, $178, netaporter.com
baggage claim
Wednesday, February 6
A cute Gap find (or four!): Fold-over leather clutches in eye-catching, outfit-punctuating shades--for $39, each. (P.S. If you are a fan of Clare Vivier, the designer who galvanized this whole leather clutch mania, a few of her clutches are on sale at Shopbop!)
technically speaking
Wednesday, February 6
A tech conference is not the most likely place to find fashion inspiration. But there I was in San Francisco last week, doing the rounds, when I spotted a woman, wearing a beautifully modern shift dress, just like this. She looked polished, yet comfortable, but here's the most genius thing: in the morning, she was wearing the dress with stilettos, but, later, as the day wore on, I spied her in cute ballerina flats. And she still looked impeccable. This dress, rendered in next season's sherbet hue (also available in forever-chic black), fits the conference-to-cocktail party bill and then some...
1. Reiss shift dress, $300, reiss.com
2. Maison Martin Margiela ring set, $380, forwardbyelysewalker.com
3. Loft clutch, $29, loft.com
4. Sophia Webster strappy sandals, $490, netaporter.com
malibu fun
Tuesday, February 5
J.Crew featured me on its blog today! Very exciting. The Q&A highlights my Malibu-getaway essentials that include, of course, my kids, their friends, loads of surfboards, and a golf cart for hauling everyone and everything down to the beach. You can also check out my current beach-friendly J.Crew favorites here.
knock on wood
Tuesday, February 5
Simply looking at this clutch makes me feel more bohemian chic. It's exactly what I'd take to the tropics (imagine with a long, flowy sundress like this!), but I don't know that I could save it just for those too-infrequent trips. Fortunately, it also works quite nicely like this...
1. Topshop white tank, $56, topshop.com
2. French Connection white jacket, $198, frenchconnection.com
3. Assad Mounser cuff, $293, charmandchain.com
4. French Connection wood clutch, $228, frenchconnection.com
5. Isabel Marant ankle strap sandal, $730, forwardbyelysewalker.com
6. Vanessa Bruno tapered pants, $530, netaporter.com
chic chapeau
Monday, February 4
Thanks to Hedi Slimane's first collection for Saint Laurent, felt hats are more than just a head-warming accessory. They have the power to make your outfit. In fact, Bill Cunningham of the New York Times dedicated his On the Street column this past Sunday to New York City women and their new hat obsession. (One could say LE CATCH actually scooped Mr. Cunningham on this story, with reporting from my bi-coastal twin sister!) I rounded up some of my picks from Topshop (my sister bought this one and LOVES it), Lanvin (on sale but still a splurge!), Free People and Eric Javits.
Photos: Pinterest, Harper's Bazaar
the denim sweatshirt
Monday, February 4
Denim? Sweatshirt? Yes--and it's as comfortable as it sounds. Plus, impossibly chic. Wear it with...
1. Whistles denim sweatshirt, $123, whistles.co.uk
2. Bing Bang skull studs, $52, shopbop.com
3. Paul's Boutique bag, $70, asos.com
4. Isabel Marant sandals, $730, mytheresa.com
5. Rag & Bone leather skirt, $895, netaporter.com
the ring thing
Saturday, February 2
News flash: the raging arm party that's been going strong for several seasons now is re-locating to another venue: your fingers. Which is to say that now it's all about piling on rings. And like parties, the more, the merrier. I'd like to throw on these lovelies from Yves Saint Laurent (the turquoise one, as pictured above), Topshop (a good looking set for $30) and Gorjana.
Photos: Streetfsn.com, Pinterest
birthday wishes
Friday, February 1
It's my son's fourth birthday today. He is so excited. He asked me this morning how he suddenly became four and when exactly did he turn four (when he went to sleep last night?). In any case, he literally has been waiting four years for this day to come, as he is desperately trying to catch up to his older brother, who is now six! The picture, above, (which is not of me or my son, though I wish her blouse was mine!) reminds me that while I can still carry and hold my little boy in my arms, he is no longer the little boy he was just a year ago, but he will always be my baby! Sorry for being sappy!
Photo: Milk Magazine
collared up
Friday, February 1
It's a funny coincidence that this collar necklace came across my radar screen today, because I was planning to hit The Vintage Expo in Santa Monica this weekend, with statement jewelry on my wishlist. Still, you can expect to see me there mining the racks for more past-decade deliciousness--and eventually wearing this beaded extravagance with everything from an elegant strapless dress to a navy crewneck sweater to...
1. Topshop tunic, $64, topshop.com
2. Dorothy Perkins beaded collar necklace, $29, dorothyperkins.com
3. Chloe leather shoulder bag, $775, netaporter.com
4. Madewell blue beaded bracelet, $14, madewell.com; Madewell braided bracelet, $10, madewell.com
5. Michael Kors sandals, $195, shopbop.com
6. Iro printed cotton-blend tweed shorts, $272, netaporter.com