copy that
Tuesday, August 4
Copenhagen Fashion Week is currently doing what it does best: making me want things I didn’t know I wanted approximately 24 hours ago. Day One’s streets are teeming with early-fall intel—unexpected color combinations, interesting proportions, and vibrant prints. Consider this post a very shoppable cheat sheet for what suddenly looks right now—and what I suspect we’ll all be wearing in the next few weeks, starting with oversized long sleeve t-shirts in colors like this and this (above for $16!), Sea New York’s slouchy cargo pants and eyelet cape top, collared cashmere cardigans, Gucci’s Jackie bag, quarter zip sweatshirts (vintage-looking or polished and plush), and check prints (GAP has great ones!, this is about to sell out, this Toteme, and this one looks vintage). Much more to come!
high notes
Tuesday, August 4
H&M’s new drop is looking good this morning. Like, stop-what-you’re-doing-and-scroll good. The fall-leaning assortment features several things I suspect won’t hang around long—and because I consider alerting you to excellent H&M before it sells out part of my job description, I’m sharing the standouts, above and below, including the red mohair blend cardigan, the leopard print, scarf-trimmed denim shirt, the navy blue buttoned cardigan, the lace vest, the striped boatneck shirt, and pull-on khaki pants. And while we’re here, Uniqlo is also overachieving with these zip-up cardigans, designed by Clare Waight Keller (formerly at Givenchy, Chloe, etc), rendered in new autumn colors (because the last batch sold out in a blink of an eye). I bought red and purple!
false alarm
Monday, August 3
Not to alarm anyone, but Monday, August 3, is looking suspiciously more like fall than Friday, July 31, did. Zara is already making the case for leather and knits—yet keeping our toe-baring sandals in rotation while we’re at it. Also creeping in: leather pants, tailored trousers, a smattering of sequins, and some kind of cummerbund (the new fall outfit-making update that can also be pulled off with this tied around your waist). Other fall glimpses: Zara’s yellow nylon bomber jacket, this transition-friendly, perfectly oversized ($120) cashmere v-neck knit, Asos’ frog-closure jacket, a cobalt blue Everybody.World long-sleeve t-shirt, extra-long silk shorts from Aflalo, and Reformation’s cropped satin jacket.
tshirting
Friday, July 31
The button-down is taking some time off. Right now, it's all about a great long-sleeve tee or a polo shirt—just as easy, a little softer, and exactly what this weekend calls for. A few favorites from GAP, Other Normal (so ‘90s, my niece’s fave!), Leset, Flore Flore (love the purple!), and Los Angeles Apparel. P.S. I’ll be over here in a new one-shoulder suit from La Double J! Happy Friday!
bright side up
Thursday, July 30
Maybe it's the crepe myrtle, maybe it's the striped awnings, but suddenly butter yellow, wild lilac, and grass green feel like the only sensible options—all jumbled together! In the mix this past week: rust Varley shorts, navy Cos boat neck, Chan Luu sparkle, Donni pink , finished off with this natural gleam. Plus more vibrant options from And Other Stories (daffodil fringe top and skirt and polkadots), Zara (pink and red), Madewell (cobalt blue), and Reformation (white and black).
rinse and repeat
Wednesday, July 29
I've been waiting for today’s torrential downpour the forecast promised, but the Hamptons has other plans apparently. Nothing but blue skies so far. Meanwhile, Instagram would have you believe I'm still in Corsica, thanks to Doên's latest newsletter highlighting my summer best. Proof that if your suitcase is mostly Doên, it tends to work just about anywhere. They're the kind of pieces that end up getting worn on repeat, just like these new additions in my rotation from Warby Parker, Zara, H&M, Varley (perhaps named after me??), with this Pixie Market en route!
Photo: Coliena Rentmeester
long live drawstrings
Tuesday, July 28
If you needed any confirmation that drawstring pants aren't just a summer fling, J.Crew has gone long on the silhouette for fall, introducing them in a cool lightweight corduroy, above, alongside other up-to-the-minute shades, teaming with them with slinky summer-to-fall shirts too. (Donni and Leset still on board, too!) P.S. I love the new ballet flats, lace-up flats, and the lipstick charm necklace, last pic!
