LE CATCH

Every year it seems, like a glitch in the system, spring flashes forward in mid-January in Los Angeles. Just as we’re meant to be easing back into work mode—reset alarms, sensible carb intake—the city heats up and scrambles the narrative, perpetuating the New Year disorientation. What month is it, really? But the 75+ degree weather also offers a fun advantage: permission to dress ahead. I am taking this off-schedule moment to wear what I’ll want to wear when the calendar eventually catches up, all sourced via Shopbop’s just-out edit of hot and sunny pieces. My sister and I photographed them in action on the Pacific Palisades bluffs, green again after last year’s fire, a landscape in its own state of renewal. A reminder that fashion, like seasons here, doesn’t always move in a straight line—and that sometimes the best way forward is to dress for what’s already in the air. Pictured from top to bottom: Sea tie-front dress, Coniglio Palm Beach pareo and button-down shirt, Ancora rope-trim bikini top, Staud knit dress, Alemais macrame basket bag, Simkhai whip-stitch bikini top and bottom, and VRG GRL lined mini dress. I see you, Spring Break!

I spent time with my sister Coliena yesterday brainstorming design ideas for her Tribeca apartment—helping her think through renovations in a space that really doesn’t allow for mistakes. Lighting is a big one. Small(ish) apartment, zero room for error. Somehow we found a ton of smart designer-inspired updates fast (this is my jurisdiction, after all!): H&M lighting, above ($84) and below , that actually looks good, a rug that grounds without taking over. Naturally it turned into a potential closet check reno, too: The Row–ish pumps by Tony Bianco, Massimo Dutti channeling spring red (already sold out) Toteme, Le Bop’s take on Prada’s PJ’s, Larroude’s answer to Celine, and The Reformation’s butter yellow embrace.

$298, the reformation

Looks exactly like Alaia. Wears like real life.

1. Maria McManus scarf-detailed blazer, $1490, netaporter.com
2. AGOLDE jeans, $355, mytheresa.com
3. Ray Ban sunglasses, $202, shopbop.com
4. Ann Taylor hoop earrings, $23, anntaylor.com
5. Ritual Stress-Relief, $32, ritual.com
6. Fara Homidi Glass Lip Plumping Oil in Pomme, $46, violetgrey.com
7. Balenciaga pre-loved bag, $1093, vestaire-collective.com
8. The Reformation satin wedge mules, $298, thereformation.com

Yesterday afternoon my sister Coliena arrived from New York the way only someone truly fluent in travel can: she came in, said hello, immediately reclined on my sofa, kept her new Larroude shoes on (probably to show them off), and unbuckled her belt like the day was officially done. She’s already looking ahead to more travel—and a shoot in Catalina. The plan, as always: pieces that do the on-set heavy lifting—these relaxed-fitting jeans (on sale for $59/I have and love too), these perfectly-cut t-shirts, and these track pants), and then, of course, the accessories, intentional and future-facing—the kind that make everything else feel updated for 2026 without trying too hard. She has the Rosie Assoulin, below, ready to go, these Dries Van Noten sneakers and this new beaded necklace.

In case you missed it, my new Substack dropped last night—it’s about how indulgence doesn’t have to be grand to matter. Often, it’s the tiniest things that recalibrate my mood, my day, my sense of self. A perfect cappuccino. A five-minute walk without my phone. Getting organized. Or, yes, a subtle wardrobe shift that feels revolutionary, or at least up-to-the minute cool. A pop of color—ideally pulled from Céline’s Spring 2026 palette—is my current styling hack, exemplified, below, by a spot-on blue American Eagle sweatshirt that costs $35 and is so absurdly comfortable it’s genuinely hard to take off. (The belt cranks things up to 2026 too.) Other right-now go-to’s: Socks in green, blue or primary red (more affordable here); a bright knit scarf; white boots (so Celine inspired!) or these vanilla-hued kitten heels, especially when paired with something familiar; a punchy button-down (this, this or this peeking out under a blazer or parka, below) or a classic sweater in red (above) or an unexpected shade (Cos, last pic, Tory Burch, below, and Zara, second to last image.)

Yesterday I volunteered at school with that distinctly post-holiday vigor—i.e., recharged and ready! I was assigned cashier duty in the cafeteria, stationed behind the registers with a group of mom friends, including one who just so happens to be a hugely famous actress. In between scanning Twix bars and pre-made sushi rolls, the actress lamented that she had to put on a dress later for an evening event. To be clear, she wasn’t actually bummed about having to attend the event so much as having to wear the dress. The putting it on, the formality, the command performance. I could feel her pain acutely. Because, after all, we’re in peak jean season—the blessed stretch when 24/7 denim is the deserved reward after the marathon of holiday-festive sequins, velvet, and delicate lace. Peak jean season typically ushers in fresh, new silhouettes to try, which underscores the appeal even more. The style du jour: the slim-straight cut. Think of it as the neo-classic iteration of the skinny jean—still streamlined and flattering, but less calf-conforming, more relaxed. Pistola, Banana Republic, The Row (of course) and Madewell (mine last pic) just debuted covetable options. Khaki-inspired denim is definitely worth putting into the rotation as well: this and this. Low-rise (hello, ‘90s), loose (but not too loose) fitting and impeccable white jeans are also majorly happening (I just ordered these and coveting the Toteme, below). I’ll be teaming my jeans with fresh extras: the Prada knit collar, a red parka (below), decadent shearling, TWP ruffles, a $32 draped knit, and unexpected (pop o’ color!) white ballet flats (or these or Khaite on sale).

There was a period of time when my skiwear was…ahead of my skis. As in when I was learning and swishing down the bunny hill with my young children. The clothes I wore suggested confidence, fluency, expertise. The reality on the mountain did not. Which meant that once I left altitude, those pieces stayed firmly in the gear bag. Wearing technical, profesh-looking ski gear anywhere but atop Ajax felt like cosplay. Aspirational at best, fraudulent at worst. But skiwear has since doubled down as legitimate everyday winter wear, and somewhere along the way, I caught up to it. Not necessarily by becoming an expert skier (though I can now ski Jackson’s blues with little hesitancy!), but by growing into the confidence to wear things for what they are, not what they imply. Performance puffers, insulated layers, and weather-proof shells have crossed over because they’re well-designed and practical. Plus, they’re damn expensive and I might as well amortize the cost per wear! I no longer feel like I need to earn my outerwear through vertical feet or black diamonds. I wear my ski stuff at sea level now—on sidewalks, running errands—because it works. Which brings me to J.Crew’s partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard and its just-launched limited edition capsule collection. It’s the equivalent of a bluebird day, with fresh powder on top. I love the sweater puffer, above, the fair isle roll neck and vintage-looking sweatshirt. Even the socks are way cute! Guest in Residence, Gigi Hadid’s cashmere line, has also joined the lift line, offering pieces that work from city streets to snowy summits (or at least from après to school pickup) without feeling precious: the fair isle sculpted cardigan, the fringed shawl, the color-blocked zip-up, all pictured below. Additional cross-overs: these shearling boots, this and this. It’s the same thesis across categories: clothing that doesn’t demand credentials. Or an Epic ski pass.

I don’t work out only to stay strong. I also work out to de-stress—by which I mean fully exorcise the boiling-to-the-brim anxiety that likes to quietly accumulate until it suddenly does not feel quiet at all. Cardio helps. Lifting helps more. But if I’m being honest, there’s a third reason: I work out to feel good in my clothes. This is where good workout gear kicks in. Lately, I’ve been noticing it more in classes like Burn in Brentwood, where the average age feels…28? Or at least everyone looks and dresses like they’re 28. Effortless ponytails. Perfect matching sets. That very specific “I just threw this on” confidence that is, of course, extremely intentional. And while I’m not trying to compete with that energy, I am trying to meet myself where I am now. Showing up feeling leaner, longer, and fitter—in my body and in my clothes—has become part of the feel-good experience. It’s not about shrinking or punishing myself into shape. It’s about feeling strong and sleek. Capable and pulled together. Like my body and my wardrobe are on the same team. I want legs that carry me through a long day—and the satisfaction of knowing my blazer fits the way it’s supposed to because I showed up for myself. For me, fitness isn’t separate from style—it supports it. The ensuing confidence? It reads before the outfit does. So yes, I work out to stay strong. And to manage my anxiety. But also—to enjoy getting dressed. To walk into rooms (and workout studios) feeling like myself, fully. That’s the goal. My latest go-to pieces: this Fabletics onesie and layered sports bra, the long-sleeve H&M top, above, that, if you squint, makes me look a little more like the 28-year-olds in class, these Left on Friday high-rise leggings (Every.Single.Day), this Beach Riot tennis dress (let’s hit this Friday, Meg Strachan!), the one-shouldered scalloped Wiskii set, below, and this cranberry-hued (read: different!) Rhone.

$179, mango

A jacket I can wear inside and outside is my kind of do-it-all jacket.

1. Mango jacket, $179, mango.com
2. Norma Kamali skirt, $305, mytheresa.com
3. Bvulgari diamond stud earring, $1250, saksfifthavenue.com
4. Akris feather-trimmed bag, $2410, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Jo Malone hand cream set, $75, nordstrom.com
6. Staud suede boots, $416, shopbop.com

An invitation to New Year’s Eve dinner at a just-opened, mountainside private club in Jackson Hole arrived with a dress code suggestion that read simply: casual. Which, in mountain towns—and especially Jackson—means anti-flash by design (this is not Aspen), but never careless. I translated that as black pants (okay, jeans but no one could tell!) and a sweater that wasn’t at all straightforward, because it’s too cold not to wear a sweater. I chose a sparkly Simkhai knit. Upon arrival, it became immediately clear that I had aced part of the assignment—the sweater part. In deep winter, knitwear, is the main character, obviously, but it can’t be basic, and if it is, it has to be styled with intention and thoughtful details: socks with pointy-toe heels (a 2026 must!), a belt that actually matters, a sparkly necklace worn over the sweater (important/see below). Which is to say: Toteme’s newest lineup of knits has quietly become my winter-dressing manual, specifically the coveted cape-like sweater (also here in more colors and sizes), the shawl cardigan, and Not flashy, not precious, but considered. Exactly right for a place where understatement is the flex, and knowing how to dress for dinner in the mountains is its own kind of insider language. Also noteworthy: this White and Warren butter yellow cable-knit, this Khaite-like nipped-in cardigan, this blouson-sleeve cardigan and this Guest in Residence cardigan coat that looks like sleek fur!