plus c'est plus

 

It’s here!! My tenth LE CATCH x Clare V collab just launched today—and it might be the most fun yet. This one celebrates the “more is more” spirit of summer: playful, bold, and sun-drenched with a much-needed dose of whimsy. Think Santa Monica Canyon meets vintage Côte d’Azur with all that effortless California ease we love so much--and a whole lot of saying yes! The two bags--a woven leather tote, above, and a fringed leather and canvas bucket bag, below--plus straps, a bag charm, cap and bandana all channel that kick-back-and-relax vibe that defines the best kind of summer days. We’ve come a long way since our first collab, and if you’ve been collecting since drop one, you know each edition tells a story—and they always go fast! Please check out the collection here! I can't wait for you to see it! 

Photos: Coliena Rentmeester

shine time

 

$59, nordstrom

Sparkling with Chanel vibes.

1. Magda Burtrym top, $485, mytheresa.com

2. Frame jeans, $375, mytheresa.com

3. Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini trench coat, $1045, theoutnet.com

4. Nine West ballet flats, $59, nordstrom.com

summer polka

$99, zara

One day closer to summer, one more summer dress calling my name. 

1. Zara dress, $99, zara.com

2. Poppy and Pout Dark Lip Tint, $14, havenwellwithin.com

3. Lemaire silver and gold earrings, $198, ssense.com

4. Coach bag pear and mushroom bag charms, $95, coach.com

5. Aeyde leather sandals, $295, netaporter.com

 

gracias

 

I wasn’t exactly on the guest list at Delphine—just planning to sprawl out on a chaise at the music-thumping beach club when a guest at a long, sun-drenched table waved me over. The host, a Dallas-based designer with LA roots, turned out to be someone I knew. It was her husband's birthday and everyone was festively dressed to the nines in Valentino, La Double J, and Missoni. And there I was in H&M, uninvited, under-$100 dressed—and yet I was warmly welcomed and showered with compliments on my outfit. So, consider this a thank-you note to my host and her friends, one filled with my current favorites from H&M’s new summer drop that will surely sell out by the time another beach club lunch rolls around. These pieces--the fringed dress, above, sandals, crochet tunic, tie-dye mini, cactus-shaped bag, and draped dress--look three times their price and play nicely with a tan, a spritz, and even a surprise invite. 

show time

 

Colorful beaded necklaces aren't just accessories this summer--they're the main event. Wear them solo or layered with sunlit, unabashed confidence--with everything. Yes, even a swimsuit. I'm going to show up in these bold beauties from Anni Lu, above, Elizabeth Cole (never taking this off!), Dries Van Noten (I mean, wow!), Brinker & Eliza (only one left!),  Madewell (also this), Chan Luu, Mango (last pic), Oiya, and Adina Reyter. 

good shoulder

 

$210, banana republic

I'll be binge-wearing this summer drama. 

1. Banana Republic dress, $210, bananarepublic.com

2. Madewell earrings, $54, madewell.com

3. Innbeauty Project Lip Oil in Fruit Punch, $18, innbeautyproject.com

4. Loewe leather clutch, $3750, bergdorfgoodman.com

5. Madewell platform clog sandals, $198, madewell.com

the 24-hour getaway

Who says you need a full holiday weekend to recharge? I just pulled off the ultimate one-night getaway to Costa Palmas—and somehow squeezed a whole vacation’s worth of vibes into 24 golden hours (and one very edited carry-on suitcase). As soon as I arrived, I made a quick switch from plane mode (Amo tank, Joe's Jeans, above) to beach club-ready in a breezy Zara dress and Ancient Greek Sandals, below, (yes, I changed in the spa because priorities). From there? Read on...

Sun-soaked lounging in a beaded Love Stories bikini, Thatch heart necklace, Vitamin A linen shirt (on sale today!), and Chloe bag.

Golden hour shopping in a balloon-sleeved blouse and mini skirt (inspired by this). Scored the beaded choker for $150 at the hotel boutique!

An alfresco dinner at Mozza, cooked by Nancy Silverton herself, decked out in H&M, Chanel sandals, an Hermes clutch and my stay-on Adina Reyter baubles. 

Fish tacos and heaps of guacamole on the golf course in a studded dress, B-Low the Belt chain belt, and Land's End monogrammed tote bag.

Back in LA... for now! 

MDW M.O.

 

Massimo Dutti has me rethinking my usual MDW M.O. Instead of the airy dresses I’ve been waiting all winter to wear, I’m gravitating toward shoulder-baring halter tops and—yes—pants. Specifically, what you see here: the red knit with tie detail, above, the white cotton split top, and the open back halter. The Reformation also has an elegant one-shoulder on offer. The following dresses also have my attention: the boho butter yellow maxi and the pleated strapless. Plus, a cute summer evening bag to go with it all!

pulling it together

 

It's a busy week, filled with lots of milestones (graduation! birthdays! 4PM dinner at Pizza Sei!)--and I'm dressing for it with pieces that go from day to night, including my new Zara, above and below. I'm also inspired by the following Dries Van Noten pinstriped linen blazer, the pink balloon sleeve blouse, and the By Malene Birger fringed mini dress (worn as a top!) and trench coat, all below, plus this St. Agni ($325!) top that I'll wear with jeans and elegant trousers, the outfit-punctuating necklaces by Heaven Mayhem and Julietta (last two pics) and non-stop-running around Loeffler Randall shoes.

 

flower power

 

More love for NYC style muses Leandra Cohen and Courtney Grow, who’ve been floral brooches to their knits, leather jackets, and now—summer tanks. Their knack for making granny-chic cool has officially caught fire. Case in point: Tory Burch (also NYC-based) is hopping on the brooch bandwagon with blossom-bedazzled tank tops in her latest drop. See here--or pop on one of these from Etsy to anything you'd like.