one-step dressing
Thursday, June 14
Valentino and Stella McCartney have been recent champions of the jumpsuit. This floral version has the summery languidness and throw-it-on-and-go-ease of a maxi dress--and it's easy on the wallet, too. Wear it with...
1. Accessorize floral jumpsuit, $65, accessorize.com
2. Vanessa Bruno blazer, $427, netaporter.com
3. Cleobella clutch, $139, shopbop.com
4. Chloe wedges, $469, barneys.com
cap toe sneakers
Wednesday, June 13
Forever 21's metallic cap toe sneakers for $12.50 a pop? Um, yes, please. Choosing a single color might be more arduous than just buying them all!
the summer dress
Wednesday, June 13
Net-a-Porter Magazine recently asked me what my ideal summer day dress is, and here's my answer. It's light, breezy, and simple--and can take me from the beach to a barbecue. I'd work it on a scorcher with...
1. Alice and Olivia dress, $395, shopbop.com
2. Forever 21 straw fedora hat, $12, forever21.com
3. Calypso woven bucket tote, $160, calypsostbarth.com
4. Madewell gladiator sandals, $89, madewell.com
is it vintage?
Tuesday, June 12
No, it's Zara. As my three-year-old would say: Cool, right? I just love the combination of the chain link strap and the old world-looking etched silver case. Very unusual and unexpected, all of which adds up to keeper.
studded cardigan
Tuesday, June 12
Call me crazy, but summer often still qualifies as sweater weather in my book. An air conditioned office can be uncomfortably Arctic, and in LA, no matter the season, the nights are often cool. That's why I'm thinking this neutral-matches-everything-studded cardigan is a very good call. Wear it with...
1. Topshop sleeveless blouse, $64, topshop.com
2. Warehouse studded cardigan, $85, warehouse.co.uk
3. Accessorize satchel, $60, accessorize.com
4. Zara booties, $89, zara.com
5. Chloe denim trousers, $652, mytheresa.com
lonny love
Monday, June 11
There's nothing like getting into bed at night and poring over a new issue of Lonny Magazine. The online home decor magazine is total eye candy--so well designed and always inspiring. The latest issue (June/July 2012) just came out, and I am thrilled to be featured in its Blogger Style section. (Some of you may recall that Lonny did a feature on my home last year, and if you are curious, you can see the pictures here on LE CATCH's Facebook page.) P.S. Recognize some of my favorite picks?
my new clutch
Monday, June 11
I asked LA bag designer and my friend Clare Vivier to monogram this new striped clutch she's just come out with. Doesn't it look great? Clare is opening a new, bigger store in Silver Lake later this week--a testament to her huge and ever-growing success. The spacious boutique will feature her entire collection of leather, zipper-trimmed bags and accessories, plus one-of-a-kind pieces. Everyone must check it out!
yellow fever
Monday, June 11
We were on the barbecue circuit this past weekend and indulged in all the yummy usuals, from smores to grilled salmon. Tis the season. My casual barbecue uniform invariably includes sandals (there's nothing worse than sinking your stilettos in the grass!) and a cute, eye-catching top, like this bold yellow one from J. Crew. I'd wear it with..
1. J. Crew pom pom top, $128, jcrew.com
2. Tory Burch cardigan, $395, netaporter.com
3. Ann Taylor sequin clutch, $48, anntaylor.com
4. Miu Miu sandal, $750, barneys.com
5. J. Brand jeans, $225, netaporter.com
loafing around
Friday, June 8
Unlike weather patterns, fashion trends seem to move from east to west. What I really mean to say is that I'll see a trend emerge in New York first, then after a few months, it will materialize in LA. When I was in the city last weekend, I spotted tons of girls sporting high top wedge sneakers, including Leandra Medine, the Man Repeller, herself, in a pair by Isabel Marant, outside Bar Pitti on Sixth Avenue. My sister was even compelled to buy them, having been in the city for the last few weeks working. (She bought this pair.) The other thing I noticed was the pervasiveness of penny loafers. Lucky's Editor in Chief Brandon Holley was wearing a modern, streamlined pair to a cover shoot the other day. And, above, fashion bellwether Julia Sarr-Jarmois is working a pair. (P.S. Note how she wears them with something decidedly feminine, so they don't look old-school preppy.) These shoes seem way more me (i.e., practical, easy to integrate into my wardrobe) than wedge high tops. Here are some options to ponder from Nine West and J. Crew.
Photo: Hanneli Mustaparta
seaside staples
Friday, June 8
TGIF. This is what I want to wear all weekend, every weekend this summer, along with the sand in between my toes. (P.S. The bikini is reversible. How good is that?) Enjoy!
1. Han Kjobenhaven sunglasses, $134, madewell.com
2. M Missoni reversible bikini, $135, theoutnet.com
3. Love Sam embroidered blouse, $96, theoutnet.com
4. Madewell woven bag, $68, madewell.com
5. Rada fringe sandals, $295, calypsostbarth.com