$120, river island

It'll be a while till I get to throw on this fall-perfect shearling cape but, once I do, it will be so good! (I will also sub in one of my own leather buckle belts to up its game even more!)

1. Tory Burch sweater,
2. River Island faux suede shearling cape,
3. Chloe bag,
4. Iro sneakers,
5. Mango jeans,

My long whirlwind weekend served up the requisite fireworks, a last-minute trip to wake surf at an inland LA lake (yes, those exist!)--along with an introduction to a rather perfect pair of white jeans. I met them by way of a good friend, who sauntered into my house for a barbecue wearing them, their high-waisted, wide-legged silhouette so spot on right now and flattering. They're by Ulla Johnson and only available here. Since wide-leg white jeans are the ones to have this summer, I sought out some more excellent options. My top picks include these by Seven For All Mankind (similar to above, 30% off!), MiH, J Brand, Michael Kors (75% off!) and Topshop.

$47, front row shop

I'd like to earn my style stripes this summer with this cute top!

1. Front Row Shop striped top,
2. Cutler and Gross sunglasses,
3. Sogoli chain bracelet,
4. Sensi Studio straw bag,
5. J.Crew sandals,
6. Current/Elliott jeans,

Right now I'm obsessed with cropped wide-leg jeans. Cut right above the ankle and just below the calf, the silhouette has a relaxed and refreshing warm weather vibe. And believe it or not, they're flattering on just about every body type. I've already stockpiled a few pairs, including the white Asos frayed jeans, above, and perfectly-fitting reconstructed vintage Levi's jeans by Re/Done, a new LA-based denim label. Also great are these iterations by Current Elliott, J.Crew, Topshop, Citizens of Humanity and Blank Denim.

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$262, matches

A cropped length and braided pockets make these everyday jeans a little less everyday-looking.

1. Sea cut-out top,
2. Le Specs sunglasses,
3. Miansai screw cuff,
4. Zara bag,
5. Christian Louboutin ballet slippers, 
6. See by Chloe jeans, 

$129, mango

I own a very similar looking jacket, which everyone is always trying to steal from me! Now they can have their own.

1. Elizabeth and James striped top,
2. Mango beaded jacket,
3. Tory Burch clutch,
4. Splendid metallic sandals,
5. MiH slim-leg jeans,

While lately I've been all about wide leg jeans (this pair in particular), relishing their virtues (long, lean silhouette! vintage-y detailing but right now looking!), I haven't completely given up on straight-cut jeans, and if I had my druthers, I'd have this Point Sur pair in my denim arsenal. That's because they possess the same qualities I love about wide leg jeans: a flattering high waist, standout pockets and buttons, and an everyday-cool sensibility. LOVE!

As some stylist friends and I chatted away at a party the other night, we noticed that we were all wearing high-waisted wide leg jeans and button down-blouses. Call it coincidence--or the new chic uniform. It's easy dressing and yet manages to do the impossible: look both timelessly classic and right this minute. What you'll need to pull off this everyday-worthy outfit are flattering, versatile jeans such as these from Diane Von Furstenberg, Rag & Bone, Frame Denim, Madewell, Point Sur and H&M, along with instantly-polishing blouses like this Elle Sasson, this Joe Fresh, this Stella McCartney, this Haute Hippie, this Theory and this Equipment.

$68, asos

Miu Miu's crocheted pieces may be all the rage, but I am more than content to roll in this one.

1. Asos crocheted top, 
2. Scosha set of three diamond and turquoise bracelets,
3. Rebecca Minkoff dual stone ring,
4. Madewell bag,
5. SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker leather pumps,
6. Rag & Bone boyfriend jeans,