Every look in Celine’s Resort 2026 collection feels effortless, but is built on a small styling twist that makes it sing. Same-colored knit layered over knit. A cardigan buttoned only at the neck, shifted slightly so it falls like a cape. Sleek tailoring accented by a silk scarf or an extra large brooch. They’re easy-to-execute details—but they change everything. Zara’s newest drop already has the pieces to make it happen, shown here. Staud and Quince also has knits to effect layering cool.
Maybe it’s the back-to-school air, maybe it’s the thrill of a fresh season, but this year feels different. The racks are offering an unusually abundant buffet of options—textures, silhouettes, and moods I didn’t think were “me,” but am suddenly curious to try. (I wrote a whole Substack about this last week.) The little risks, the small jolts of surprise, the moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself in something unexpected and think… wait, is that me? Here are a few of those “not-me-but-maybe-me” finds I’m eyeing this week: Pixie Market's "Long Top," above, that I'd wear right now with white jeans and black trousers later. I also want to go all out in shoulder-baring ruffles, patent leather, major sequins, and Mulberry green leather, below.
There’s a certain sound to a Sunday night—not the fizz of a just-poured seltzer, but the quiet dread of Monday is coming. And then, of course, Monday shows up like a foghorn in your inbox. The trick? For me, shifting my mindset and my closet at the same time. Which is where the oversized long short comes in— the perfect in-between. Tailored enough to read as “I tried,” breezy enough to keep one foot in the weekend. The hem hits just past mid-thigh, flirting with pant territory (no one will bat an eye), while the airy cut whispers I just got off the Jitney. Pair them with a crisp button-down and ballet sandals for “ready to work." I love the above option, along with these from The Frankie Shop, Le Bop, Seroya, and Cos.
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Supple suede and semi-precious stones add up to my go-to fall bag!
1. Isabel Marant top, $182, mytheresa.com
2. Toteme jeans, $420, mytheresa.com
3. ILA scarf blazer, $545, modaoperandi.com
4. Travalo Milano in Holiday Red, $40, nordstrom.com
5. Veronica Beard suede bag, $595, veronicabeard.com
6. The Row mesh and leather ankle boots, $1490, mytheresa.com
7. Electric Picks ring, $88, electricpicks.com
Last night at a party celebrating Clare V's newly-expanded Silverlake boutique, my vintage toe-ring Chanel sandals drew a quiet but steady stream of compliments. It felt like a personal style victory--especially in the company of LA's biggest fashionistas--but also, perhaps, a sign of the times. According to a recent Vogue feature, toe rings—dormant for decades save for the occasional bohemian cameo — are officially a THING, their delicate loops lending an architectural elegance to the foot, plus a jolt of sparkle. If you’re toe-ring-curious, the easiest entry point is footwear—a subtle strap looping around the big toe, creating that same focal point without the actual jewel. My current edit: these highly coveted Guiseppe Zanotti (in black too), these on-sale Jeffrey Campbell slides (these are practically jewelry for the feet!), Tory Burch, and Amanu. For the real deal, I love the eye-popping toe rings by Chan Luu (also here). Click to see how I'm pulling it off! P.S. My cute paracord anklet is by Ariel Gordon x Honestly WTF.
Something about the light in Copenhagen always looks a little different. Softer, maybe. Like a filter that whispers instead of shouts. (Or it could just be Sandra Semburg's brilliant photography, featured here.) This season at Copenhagen Fashion Week, the light isn’t the only thing that hits differently; the vibrant saturated colors we’ve come to expect (and adore) from Scandi girls—the unapologetic chartreuse, the fuchsia on fuchsia on fuchsia—have given way to a more nuanced palette. Think soft grays, muted yellows, dusty charcoals, winter whites. Not boring neutrals—wear-everywhere neutrals. The kind of tones that don’t demand attention but still hold it. And I’m 100% into it! There’s something quietly radical about this restraint. I'm now eyeing a few standout pieces cropping up again and again this week: the stalwart white tank top, suddenly elevated when tucked into a long suede skirt or peeking out from under oversized blazers. There’s lace, too, peeking out too—just the edge of a slip hem under an otherwise simple knit, and yes, baggy jeans are here in full force, worn low and loose, paired with basic knits, above, or sharply tailored outerwear. I like the new ones by Staud and Madewell--the proportions are perfect. Also, strappy sandals continue to dominate, so I just stocked up on these. This more toned-down Copenhagen still feels like Copenhagen: inventive, layered, and deeply wearable.
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| $189, cos It's a cape! It's a sweater! It's a jacket! It's everything! 1. Cos knit cape, $189, cos.com 2. AYR "The Legend" jeans, $255, ayr.com 3. Warby Parker sunglasses, $95, warbyparker.com 4. Electric Picks bracelet, $88, electricpicks.com 5. Aimee Kestenberg clutch, $348, saks.com 6. Dr. Brandt Nourishing Face Oil, $72, drbrandtskincare.com 7. Madewell boat shoes, $168, madewell.com |
While half-asleep and sleuthing why the power had gone out all night in Santa Monica Canyon, I stumbled across something slightly more intriguing than downed lines or blown transformers: AccuWeather’s latest fall forecast is calling for a warmer-than-average fall, with temps lingering 2–3 degrees above normal well into the season. And just like that, a silver lining emerged—transitional dressing is getting a longer runway. Think trench coats, lightweight knits, and those in-between pieces that shine when it’s not quite hot, not quite cold. Total justification for the wrap scarf Pixie Market trench, $269, pictured two ways, along with Banana Republic's peekaboo cowl-neck tunic, below, this (already-bestselling) made-for-layering bandana scarf from The Great, this super pretty beach-to-street paisley Rosewater blouse, faux fur By Malene Birger, and the Sandro leather-collar jacket (both below).
PSA for the in-the-know: CAKE is dropping a very hush-hush, members-only sale today (8/6) featuring none other than Cara Cara—aka the line for dreamy, throw-it-on-and-glow summer dresses. It’s one day only, it's members-only, and the discount? Up to 75% off current styles. Not leftovers. Not off-season. Real inventory. The good stuff, including Jenny Walton's beaut, above. Not a member yet? You can cut the waitlist and join today to access the sale here. This is the biggest Cara Cara sale you’ll find anywhere. Period.
