summer jam

 

$125, net-a-porter

These jelly sandals will be my beach-to-street summer jam.

1. H&M eyelet dress, $59, hm.com

2. Gas Bijoux hoops, $133, shopbop.com

3. Chloe tote bag, $890, mytheresa.com

4. Stuart Weitzman jelly sandals, $125, netaporter.com

spring sale

 

Lots of pretty dresses and spring-y things are up for grabs at Shopbop's just-launched sale. Take, for example, the  under $200 floral Mille frock, above, and the off-the-shoulder O.P.T., below, along with this Ulla Johnson swimsuit-meets-top, this ruffle-collar Sundry shirt, this allluring Faithfull the Brand, and these classic Levi's cut-off denim shorts. Check it all out for yourself here.

 

 

braid aid

$148, ann taylor

My new favorite summer statement!

1. Adam Lippes dress, $1790, netaporter.com

2. Cult Gaia hoop earrings, $158, shopbop.com

3. Loewe bucket bag, $1600, mytheresa.com

4. Ann Taylor low-heeled sandals, $148, anntaylor.com

clare v x kaimana x le catch

 

I joke with my friends that I do pleasure with business. However, I'm not really joking! It is true, and such a luxury that I can do what I love: posting Le Catch five days a week and working with designers and friends. My latest collaboration combines my happy place, The Kaimana Beach Hotel in Honolulu, with my happy-making, creative friends at Clare V. We whipped up a cute Hawaiian-inspired print tote, which literally lets me carry Aloha spirit everywhere, along with an equally vibrant pareo. Both are limited edition and exclusively available on Instagram Checkout!

 Photos: Jenn Ellenburg

hot studs

 

Interrupting your Saturday to bring you these studded Zara sandals that are bound to sell out before Sunday!

aqua marlien

 

 

Designer Mary Kratanzou's collaboration with Aqua Bloomingdales last year, above, prompted me to start looking at the collection from time to time, and right now, there's a plethora of greatness, all around $100 (!), including this floral puff-sleeve dress, below, this knit midi, last pic, these stripes and ruffles, and this cut-out halter.

 

 

oui louis

 

 

I can just see myself sitting down at some sceney seaside restaurant this summer and spotting these never-been-seen-before Louis Vuitton sandals on a woman at the table next to me--and coveting them! Wanting to ask if the sandals are current or past season and not having the guts to do so. So I am going to save myself from this future triggering situation and splurge on them for myself. My inner peace has already thanked me. ;)

dis-dressed call

 

 

A friend of mine texted me the other morning, cryptically pleading, "I need your help." Concerned, I immediately replied back, asking if she was okay. Turned out she needed my help finding her some versatile clothes to take to Europe this summer! Phew! I'm coming to the rescue with these (under $200!) options pictured here: the striped mini, above, the linen jumpsuit, below, the crochet halter, the braided trim denim midi and Ulla-ish print dress. All of these looks are day-to-night wearable. I'd throw on a slightly oversized white blazer (this or this) with each of these looks to dress them up. I'd also pack these highly-functional styles from Vince, Alex Mill, Staud, Ann Taylor, and Natalie Martin.

 

 

neutral territory

 

$59, h&m

Kudos to my new hardest-working slippers!

1. Live The Process bralette, $118, mytheresa.com

2. Live The Process wide-leg pants, $248, mytheresa.com

3. Isabel Marant Etoile blazer, $790, matchesfashion.com

3. Sylvia Toledano ring, $150, shopbop.com

4. Loewe woven raffia tote, $1200, netaporter.com

5. H&M leather slide, $59, hm.com

ultra ulla

 

Heads-up! An ultra-special assortment of Ulla Johnson dresses, tops, and more has just hit The Outnet--all at half off. Of course, I dipped right in and snagged the gorgeous ruffle-trimmed striped wrap dress, above. (It also comes in cream!). Also amazing: this pretty print puff-sleeve dress, this dramatic broderie anglaise blouse, these summer-chic cotton twill shorts, and this floral mini. Shop it all here.

gingham style

$98, nordstrom

 

This cute gingham top is breathing life into my old white jeans.

1. Beritt gingham top, $98, nordstrom.com

2. Toteme white jeans, $320, netaporter.com

3. Sam Edelman trench coat, $180, nordstrom.com

4. JW Anderson sandals, $495, mytheresa.com

crochet clutch

$429, my theresa

 

I spotted this cutie in the TSA line at Miami Airport yesterday! Soon it will be in my frequent-flying clutches.

1. Johanna Ortiz mini dress, $1450, modaoperandi.com

2. Madewell pave earrings, $24, shopbop.com

3. Hermes Poppy Lip Shine, $69, bergdorfgoodman.com

4. Pucci crochet clutch, $429, mytheresa.com

5. Isabel Marant lace-up sandals, $590, netaporter.com

summer pants

 

I must confess that a summer pant doesn't roll off my tongue quite as naturally as a summer dress, but I know once I have the right pair, I will be a fluent wearer. I might even buy more than one! And I won't be alone. Parisian Leia Sfez, above, is inspiring me with her pleated trousers by Loulou Studio, while Kaia Gerber, below, is running around in The Reformation, which is making them in SEVEN different colors! Meanwhile, over in Europe, The Frankie Shop trousers (under $200), second to last snap below, are taking over the streets. Anouk Yve sports a super versatile pair by Cos (last pic). I also love these by Veronica Beard .

 

 

light dressing

 

Lately my closet has been operating more like a downtown hot spot, with friends feverishly booking times to come in--and borrow a dress (or three!). What's most in demand: my inexpensive, ready-to-go daytime frocks. Which means I need more for the common good! So far, here's what I've found to pad my wardrobe: this Love the Label, above, (and this one too!), the striped Farm Rio, below, this floral Mille, Charlie Holiday, this slinky Zara, and this billowy Sundress. Shop more options here!

crochet game

 

This summer, crochet will be taking the crown, and I'm all for this trend--as long as it's not crazy expensive (hello, Chloe and Bottega Veneta!). I'm leaning into all iterations Anna Kosturova, above, because the shapes and shades are cute and the price tags, just right! I specifically adore the striped minidress, pictured, and this colorful floral, this super versatile cover-up and this beach-to-street midi.

simply sweet

$84, nordstrom

 

Wait till you see the back of this sweet smocked dress! Wow! 

 

 

 1. Topshop dress, $84, nordstrom.com

2. Adina Reyter safety pin earrings, $398, shopbop.com

3. Valentino bracelet, $1000, netaporter.com

4. Marni bag, $650, neimanmarcus.com

5. Mercedes Castillo sandals, $450, neimanmarcus.com

 

longtime love

 

I am not sure how Longchamp's Le Pliage Filet bag slipped under my radar for a whole year, but now at least I have this $110 must-tote in my mitts--and already pondering another! Introduced last May, these iconic French market bags, trimmed with Longchamp's chic leather handles, come in a rainbow of colors this season--and they're all so desirable! I love the classic white, above, but, also the pink and turquoise! Check out all the options here and here. They also come in a smaller cross-body size!

 

 

hot and sunny sale

 

Creative director Jen Azoulay weathered last week's LA's heat wave in Sea's super cute crochet halter neck top, above. Lucky for us we can snap it up for less today, along with tons of new hot and sunny styles, thanks to Shopbop's just-launched Style Event. (Read: up to 25% off!) On my wishlist: this pretty floral Sea dress, this flattering Staud, this striped Ulla Johnson, these wear-with-everything Loeffler Randall sandals, this Young, Fabulous and Broke long-sleeve dress, and this LastFrame market bag. Shop it all here!

 

Photo: Jen Azoulay

zucci

 

Gucci? Guess again! These forever-chic espadrilles are from Zara and under $50! Other gold-medal wins: this wrap skirt, this spaghetti strap situation, this puff-sleeve midi, this print dress, and this sexy linen party-pleaser.

fetching

 

 

My backyard is currently spring-blossoming with lemons, limes, clementines, passion fruit, camellias, roses and lavender! Naturally, I'm adapting to my environment with some resplendent blooms of my own, thanks to this new Zimmermann blouse I foraged from Farfetch--A.K.A. the Garden of  (shopping) Eden, flourishing with the most-coveted pieces curated from cool boutiques all over the world. Pick some beauts for yourself like this Alemais, this Cinq a Sept, this Valentino, and this Isabel Marant Etoile. What's more, use my bespoke 10%-off code LECATCH on full-price and sale items (valid for new customers only). You're welcome! (T&C's apply!)

bananas

$110, banana republic

 

Tuck this $100 top into a pair of jeans and prepare for a million compliments. Trust me. 

 

 

1. Banana Republic top, $110, bananarepublic.com

2. Laura Lombardi gold tone ring, $118, netaporter.com

3. Hermes Rouge Matte Lipstick, $72, bergdorfgoodman.com

4. Hereu Lluna bag, $444, shopbop.com

5. Jacquemus sandals, $755, neimanmarcus.com

6. Balenciaga jeans, $925, netaporter.com

oh, oahu

 

Hawaii doesn't typically call for dressing up but the last few days celebrating my friend's milestone birthday warranted a parade of festive frocks! Hence my printastic La Double J, above, which lit up The Outrigger Canoe Club, the slinky cut-out Cult Gaia and mini striped shirt dress by Jen's Pirate Booty, below. I also packed this much-lauded ASTR The Label dress (for $148!), pleated Zara, this beach-to-street Cleobella, and this floral midi AFRM.

 

 

sunny sweaters

 

New York-based Sun Jang is weathering spring in the cutest lightweight knits--that even fly in steamy St. Barth's and Miami! Now those are some high-performing knits I need! The striped crochet short-sleeve cardigan, above, is from My Beachy Side, and the cashmere matching set, below, is by Demylee. Also cool-looking over a swimsuit: this H&M dress, this oversized Zara polo (last pic), this fringed And Other Stories, this Cos skirt, and this striped Monrow.

 

 

Photos: Sun Jang

rad raffia

$75, nordstrom

 

Bottega Venetta's cult-favorite raffia sandals just inspired these refreshingly affordable Dolce Vita dupes! (More sizes available here and here!)

 

 

1.  Zara dress, $49, zara.com

2. EF Collection gold rainbow huggie earrings, $950, shopbop.com

3. Marni tote bag, $1190, netaporter.com

4. Dolce Vita raffia sandals, $75, nordstrom.com