LE CATCH

One thing I wasn't expecting this week? Summer going on sale. Yet here we are. Shopbop's Prime Day event is offering 25% off, which means the dresses, sandals, swimsuits, and bags I'd been admiring at full price yesterday are somehow a lot less expensive today. The timing feels almost suspiciously generous. I'm not typically one to advocate panic shopping, but summer is a finite season. The beach days are happening now. The bike rides in a bathing suit are happening now. In other words, if there was ever a time to acquire that knockout (Ulla Johnson) dress, Hunza G one-piece, or everyday-stylish pair of sandals you've been circling, this would appear to be it. I've rounded up the pieces currently making an excellent argument for themselves: including my Natalie Martin shorts, above, this Sea smocked dress, these Ancient Greek Sandals, these coveted lace Reformation shorts, this vibrant Alemais, and this woven bucket bag. Also, the staggering denim selection—to take you through the winter and the next several years—is reason enough to click through here! Happy Summer!

Heat-wave dressing is often sold to us as a game of subtraction. Less fabric. Less effort. But I believe it's not simply about wearing less. It's about wearing the right amount of less. The women featured here make a compelling case for the distinction. To beat the heat this past weekend in Milan, Vogue Italia fashion editor Marta Oldrini, above, finessed color, whisper-thin layers and whimsical styling (love the Plan C peplum with more beauts on sale here and here!). She also blazed through in pops of Prada, below, with this and this. Meanwhile London-based Laura Vidrequin lit things up with a scarf top and cargo pants. And Lucy Williams sported a classic black t-shirt-and-white jeans combo that I spotted in the sceniest seen-and-be-seen NYC spots last week. Also pictured: a breezy cotton Pixie Market camisole that actually floats away from your body. Knee-length Rohe shorts (or these) that feel as polished as a skirt. A feather-weight cotton shirt that creates its own air-conditioning (and goes with everything), or polka dots to punctuate your point. Easy linen pants instead of denim that feels shrink-wrapped by noon. The goal isn't minimalism. It's strategic—and-stylish—ventilation.

$290, la veste

Summer in shirt form: striped, breezy, and accented with a front pocket and infused "I just threw this on" energy.

1. La Veste striped pocket shirt
2. Mango woven shorts
3. Electric Picks choker
4. GOOP Hydra-Barrier Gel Gloss
5. JS Health Vitality X + Collagen
6. Asos drawstring leather bag
7. Rothy’s Mary Jane flats

This morning I was reading my friend Noora Raj Brown's Substack. Noora, who recently traded Pacific Palisades for Paris, wrote about something that felt particularly relevant. For years, she had convinced herself that the hustle—the constant motion, the packed schedule, the need to always be available—was something to be proud of. In Paris, she says, she's learned the opposite. Not that people don't work hard, but that there's a softness to life there that makes being perpetually busy feel less aspirational and, frankly, a little sad. I could use that reminder this weekend. My instinct is to fill every pocket of downtime with something productive. A closet to clean out. A drawer to organize. A project to finally tackle. But maybe the point isn't to do more—but to notice more. Summer is particularly good at rewarding that approach. A cute beaded bag. The right-sized striped shirt. A bathing suit (or two) with a belt (yes, really). Saint Tropez-ready rope sandals. Statement sunglasses, above, also these. A whimsical choker necklace. Compelling crochet. The small details that don't require much effort but somehow put an exclamation point on the fun. This weekend, I'm aiming for a little less hustle (I’ll be diving into this) and a little more attention to the details.

Scrolling through The Sartorialist's feed this morning made me feel like I was standing on the corner of Via Montenapoleone in Milan, sipping an espresso. What caught my eye were the local women commuting around town riding bikes in skirts. And heels. Toting beautiful bags. The bikes didn't dictate the outfits. If anything, they seemed to function as just another chic accessory. There is something distinctly European about that approach. They seem to dress for how they want to show up in the world, not merely for the logistics of getting around it. A good reminder as summer gets underway: the best running-around clothes aren't necessarily the most basic ones. Inspired, I’ll be adding the following to my on-the-go routine: these Loeffler Randall sandals, this extra long Zara belt for extra style (see this reference), this textured drop-waist dress (bring on Chanel resort vibes), these spot-on ballet flats, these Donni linen pants, this vintage linen Christian Lacroix, this leather macrame beach-to-street skirt, this Chloe-esque Asos top, and this mini Gucci that will seamlessly go from my bike basket to the palm of my hand.

$330, la double j

A perfect summer pouch to carry everything I need—and absolutely none of my stress.

1. Norma Kamali crochet romper
2. Gucci leather phone case
3. Bare Minerals Brightening Moisturizer with SPF 30 (my fave at half off!)
4. La Double J silk twill pochette
5. Prada sandals

One of my favorite parts of Le Catch is playing fashion scout. I love stumbling across a jewelry designer I've never heard of, a tiny bag brand with 500 Instagram followers, a K-Beauty anti-aging moisturizer so good it makes me wonder why everyone isn't talking about it (well, except for Redditers. Of course, the real fun is sharing the discovery with you. Introducing a new name before it becomes a name. Half the thrill is the item itself. The other half is being early! A few recent discoveries that still feel like secrets—at least for now—include my Venetian glass bead and crystal diamante Milne Watson necklace, above, mixed with Adina Reyter pearls and Dorsey (and a paisley Printfresh dress), and below. An enamel Moma’s Eye (compliment-fetching) ring and lariats have also entered my summer repertoire, along with embellished crochet flats, this vintage Gucci bamboo-handle tote, the ceramic shell necklace, excellent vintage souvenir-looking t-shirts (my niece left LA with mine but want to give her this one instead), Celine-like bulk beads, these Mr. Larkin handwoven fish purses, Bimba y Lola’s beaded bag and a vintage Chanel necklace. More to come, as always.

I've been running around all week (in my cute, running-around-friendly Rothy's slingbacks, above!) getting ready for my very first Instagram Live today at 1 PM PST with Christos Garkinos of Covet by Christos. If you don't know Christos yet, he's one of the pioneers of social shopping—part fashion insider, part retail disruptor, and the force behind the live-shopping platform that's helping redefine how people discover and buy fashion online. What started as a community-driven shopping experience in 2020 has grown into a business reportedly approaching $200M in annual sales, proving that the future of shopping may look a lot less like wandering Rodeo Drive and a lot more like hanging out online with people whose taste you trust. Which is where I come in. I'll be sharing some of my favorite summer finds—vacation-ready pieces, warm-weather staples, clever accessories, and the sorts of things that make getting dressed feel a little more fun and a lot less complicated. Join us live today at 1 PM PST on Instagram. If nothing else, you can watch me figure out live shopping in real time. Preview/see my edit here! Wish me lots of luck!

Whenever Coco comes to LA for work, she moves into my guest room and into my closet with equal ease, emerging in pieces I had nearly forgotten I owned. She is frequently pulling something off a hanger and asking, "Why aren't you wearing this?" or reminding me that half my wardrobe deserves a far more interesting life than hanging quietly in a closet. She happens to be right. One of the ongoing ironies of my job is that I am fortunate enough to discover and receive beautiful things, yet I don't always have enough places to wear them, photograph them, or properly bring them to life. Which brings us (back) to Ouiwant. We're resurrecting it—not simply as a joint place to feature what's on our radar, but as a platform to show pieces in a way that feels editorial, visual, inspiring, and a little more transportive. Yes, there will be things to shop. But that's not really the point. The internet has become remarkably good at selling us all things. What feels increasingly rare is helping us see things differently: how to style something unexpectedly. How to take a risk. How to simplify. How to build a distinct point of view. Ouiwant has always been less about acquiring and more about imagining. We're excited to bring it back with some recent new additions to my closet, along with styling (Christine Baker) and hair/makeup (Adrienne Herbert) and model Kelsey Ellsworth.

Valentino jacket, Sister shorts, Herve Chepalier bag, Reformation sandals.

Contessa Mills dress, Zara swimsuit

Chanel cashmere sequin cardigan, Mother Denim cargo shorts, Zara earrings.

TWP sequin-collar shirt, vintage Miu Miu blouse, Lioness shorts

Prada nylon jacket, Dries Van Noten skirt, Jamie Haller sneakers

Prada feather-trimmed blouse, H&M shorts, Onitsuka Tiger sneakers

Essential Antwerp beaded top, Zara sequin shorts, Bottega Veneta blazer

Khaite blazer, Dries Van Noten sandals, Free the Sheep sunglasses

Chloe vintage blouse, Sea New York pajama pants, K. Juliet hat, Larroude lace-up shoes.

Le Catch has me online shopping constantly, though "shopping" may be generous. Most of the time I'm there to reverse engineer the outfits and borrow a few styling tricks. I mentally bookmark entire looks the way I save recipes, because I know there will come a morning when I'm standing in my closet with five minutes to spare and absolutely no idea what to wear. When that inevitable outfit crisis strikes, I have a catalog of proven solutions ready to go, including the above from Cos, with the skinny double wrap belt that makes the outfit. Here are some more I’ve recently added to my arsenal:

Reformation oversized shirt, slouchy low-rise jeans.

Reformation linen skort, leather sandals, and button-front jacket.

GAP capri pants. (I also like these long shorts).

Reformation belted tank top, chartreuse pants.

Reformation plaid shirt, jeans and patent leather mules.

J.Crew paracord drawstring pants, sleeveless crochet top.

Tuckernuck cardigan, Citizens of Humanity jeans.

Lioness tie top, AGOLDE faded jeans

ME + EM cropped jersey tee, baggy tapered jeans, scarf.