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!
bare minimum
Monday, July 27
There comes a point every summer when the heat wins. It's too humid to think, too sticky to layer, and somehow even the idea of "getting dressed" feels ambitious. It's the almost-August slump (read: the Sunday of Summer). Which is why Zara's latest arrivals feel spot-on. Everything has that thrown-on, can't-be-bothered energy: breezy polos, above, pajama-adjacent separates, below—pieces that look best with a sun-kissed glow and absolutely minimal effort. Below, additional pieces I'd happily wear while doing as little as possible: Cos’s sleek satin wrap skirt (on sale!), denim Topshop barrel-cut shorts, Frankie Shop’s leather macrame skirt (I LOVE mine!) and drop-waist dress, Reformation’s pink suede (OMG), and Rohe’s silk cream top and organza lined shorts.
still on my crochet kick
Friday, July 24
A small crochet bag with the biggest chic summer energy.
- Gucci silk twill mini dress
- Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum Set*
- Hourglass Instant Extensions Mascara and Eyeliner Set*
- Maria La Rosa crochet pouch
- Tony Bianco thong sandal
- Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is stocked with exclusive beauty sets up to 33% off!