LE CATCH

Getting dressed in minutes—truly minutes—for a full day of work has become its own kind of discipline lately. The goal: clothes that can handle one (okay, two) bags spilling over with devices, indefatigable gloss, look-awake moisturizer, and assorted on-the-go whatnot, coffee permanently in hand, and a schedule that doesn’t clock out at 5. I wrote earlier today about my sister’s well-oiled morning routine, but I am also inspired by women like Alyssa Wasko of Donni—running a brand, raising young kids, and somehow making it all look effortless (i.e., drawstring pants and chic comfy loafers). It’s not about perfection, it’s about reliability. Pieces that move 24/7 without needing a second thought. Here’s what I’ve been relying on lately: the ruffled Doen, the Madewell top with red piping, the blue Zara barn jacket, this clever all-in-one t-shirt-v-neck by Tibi and this collared Polo Ralph Lauren sweatshirt (such a hack—looks like a sweater and shifts seamlessly from the gym to Zooms!) Perhaps TMI, but FYI: my everyday, super comfy undies are on sale for $1!!! Same with the no-fail boy shorts, which I like to wear under more sheer pieces. Almost too good to be true!

My twin sister lives her mornings like a competitive sport. The starting line changes daily—entirely dependent on her shoot schedule—but the intensity never does. She wakes up at whatever hour the job requires and immediately goes into motion, determined to squeeze in her time before work: tea with honey, vanilla yogurt, an intense workout, and a little dillydallying that somehow feels essential. Then suddenly, chaos. She disappears into the shower with exactly 7 minutes and 30 seconds before she has to run out the door to a photo shoot. When she leaves, her hair is still dripping, shoes half-tied, and the door slams shut behind her with authority. What lingers is the evidence of a well-oiled routine: she smells impossibly fresh and clean, like warm skin just out of steam and someone nearby tearing open a ripe, juicy orange. That bright, unmistakable hit of neroli hangs in the air. It’s Counter Body Butter. It doesn’t announce itself; it travels. Confident, crisp, ready to go. Which feels fitting, because Counter is back (nee Beauty Counter). The resurrection of Counter feels less like a relaunch and more like a reclaiming: products that stand for transparency, safety without compromise, natural beauty without the fine print. Using it feels intentional. Naturally, I slather myself in it now (along with the tinted moisturizer, and pretty much everyone I know swears by the mascara, a longtime-in-the-making lash lengthener). The messaging alone emboldens me—care for yourself, ask better questions, demand more from what you put on your body. I like that it leaves a trace. I like that people ask me what I am wearing. And I like that it smells like clarity, conviction, and a woman who is on a mission—even when she’s a smidge late, running out the door with wet hair.

Yesterday I brought a plus-one to a surprise birthday lunch. She’s new. She’s Céline. We arrived early to a long, festive table already perfectly set, place cards lined up just so. Perched on each chair: a statement bag—a pert Gucci here, a lush suede Prada there. It was like everyone’s avatar was saving our seats while we stood around mingling, waiting for our still-oblivious friend to walk in and be surprised. (She was—yay!) So what did my bag say about me? She’s a deep merlot on the outside, a resplendent poppy red on the inside—slightly serious until—surprise!—you open her up. Three compartments (a detail I find endlessly helpful), compact but deeply functional, organized without being uptight. Easy to sling over the shoulder, equally happy being carried like a clutch. Multi-faceted. Versatile. Very much how I hope I come across, though that may be wishful thinking! Though I love Céline, it’s not an everyday, head-to-toe brand for me. Too expensive, for starters! Still, I’m always leaning into the polished but laid back aesthetic. Which is why I’ll happily reach for something like the gold-buttoned L’Agence shirt, below, the $62 chain link lariat, and this Celine-green polo sweater. At lunch I learned about my friend’s newish Substack, The Answer Is Love (truly and always); I read every feel-good post last night. Highly recommend! Also: everyone was talking about (apart from the tenuous state of the world!) the un-put-down-able Strangers, this utterly divine yet hard-to-place fragrance (think caraway, limbwood branches, tart black currant, vanilla, and summertime lily that smells like, say, stepping into a Reykjavík backyard at 4 a.m), my fake-out diamond studs (yes!), how Zara (below), Margaux, Everlane, Boden, and others are already—successfully—on Chanel’s Spring 2026 collection, Nicole Chavez’s made-for-layering faux fur turtleneck (below), and my table-mate’s chic new health-monitoring watch (which I mistook for a big investment/heirloom piece!). Oh, wait, one more thing: my green ruffled Chloe dress, above, is on sale!

Prada has a way of sneaking into my wardrobe fantasies even when my actual budget is standing at the door with its arms crossed. The Fall 2026 Menswear show in Milan earlier this week prompted one of those moments where I immediately started mentally rearranging what I already own to capture the mood without handing over major cash money. The first thing that got me were the button downs shirts, their elongated cuffs peeking out from beneath knits and jackets. It was polished and slightly undone at the same time, proof that a traditional piece can feel new with the smallest shift in proportion. Also cool: the deep U-neck knits in glowing jewel tones, like canary yellow, rich garnet, and saturated amethyst. (I already sourced THE dupe! This is more feminine.) What I especially loved was how rooted everything felt in my everyday wardrobe. Nothing required a complete personality (or gender!) transplant. It was more about reminding us that classics still have plenty to say if you play with palette and styling. I can absolutely commit harder to my own collection of button downs—particularly my trusted faves by Sold Out (in every color, seriously), The Anteros (above—the long cuffs are drama!), and Without Nothing Underneath—Chanel/Charvet adjacent). As for the bright knits, I am eyeing these by CB cashmere in deep red (with this Prada-esque bralette underneath), this cashmere polo in jade, this Demylee crewneck (perfect accent layering), and this purple knit (inspired by last pic!).

Practicing what I preach over here (i.e., executing on this) and giving my everyday a little spark, below with a red satin bra, below, that echoes Prada, above (also like this Doen take). Next up for me: some red pointy toe shoes, a la Chanel muse Amanda Sanchez and Jamie Haller, below. (Flats work too!) Proof that a small dose of brightness can be the most sophisticated finishing touch. Also eyeing this elegant (yet crazy and so spot on!) pop of vintage blue and vivid knit.

$89, mango

The secret sauce to chic spring layering.

1. Madewell wool-blend turtleneck, $34, madewell.com
2. Paige wide-leg jeans, $239, paige.com
3. Mango denim tie-neck blouse, $89, mango.com
4. Heaven Mayhem onyx black drop earrings, $90, heavenmayhem.com
5. Gucci leather iPhone case
6. Goop Beauty All-in-One Super Nutrient Face Oil
7. Margaux leopard suede pointed toe ballet flat, $395, margaux.com

My older sister and two nieces rolled into town yesterday—and for the first time in (too) many years we had a giant sleepover. (My twin sister is here too!) Blankets everywhere, overnight masks on, laughing-crying, and the kind of chaos that makes your heart feel very full. Of course, there was also a full-scale expedition into my closet: clothes modeled, and, naturally, a few things, like this, this and this were smuggled out for “borrowing.” So today we are going on a proper hunting mission together, part offline digging through giveaway bags and part online scrolling and hearting favorites, which include the collarless H&M faux suede jacket (above), the Kallmeyer pouch, Christopher Espber’s sparkly mesh Mary Jane’s (major lust), the H&M hoodie, the Zara parka, and my new (on sale) Dries Van Noten skirt. Enjoy this long weekend!

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