LE CATCH

It's a busy week, filled with lots of milestones (graduation! birthdays! 4PM dinner at Pizza Sei!)--and I'm dressing for it with pieces that go from day to night, including my new Zara, above and below. I'm also inspired by the following Dries Van Noten pinstriped linen blazer, the pink balloon sleeve blouse, and the By Malene Birger fringed mini dress (worn as a top!) and trench coat, all below, plus this St. Agni ($325!) top that I'll wear with jeans and elegant trousers, the outfit-punctuating necklaces by Heaven Mayhem and Julietta (last two pics) and non-stop-running around Loeffler Randall shoes.

More love for NYC style muses Leandra Cohen and Courtney Grow, who’ve been floral brooches to their knits, leather jackets, and now—summer tanks. Their knack for making granny-chic cool has officially caught fire. Case in point: Tory Burch (also NYC-based) is hopping on the brooch bandwagon with blossom-bedazzled tank tops in her latest drop. See here--or pop on one of these from Etsy to anything you'd like.

$465, bergdorf goodman

I'll pour myself into this all satin-y summer long.

1. Self Portrait satin dress, $465, bergdorfgoodman.com

2. Jennifer Behr earrings, $160, mytheresa.com

3. Madewell linked ring, $48, madewell.com

4. La Bouche Rouje Satin Lipstick in Le Nude Elsa, $44, violetgrey.com

5. Prada fringed clutch, $2750, prada.com

6. Aquazurra metallic wedges, $790, shopbop.com

Moving again... only this time, it's just the daily essentials—keys, lip balm, wallet, headphones-- into Chloé’s newest iteration of the jelly trend. Grateful this move feels less like a scramble and more like a glide. And, yes, it’s clear (literally) that traveling light has never looked so chic!

It’s official: flip flop season is here, and this time, it's not a soft launch. No more easing into summer with discreet slides or barely-there sandals. I'm talking a full, hard launch of flip flops, worn unapologetically with everything: tailored trousers, crisp shirting, oversized blazers, breezy slip dresses, and even denim-on-denim. Yes, the humble flip flop has graduated far beyond its beach-day origins, becoming the ultimate minimalist-meets-ironic fashion staple of the season. What makes this flip flop moment different? It's about juxtaposition: pairing the laid-back simplicity of a thong sandal with pieces that scream effort—elevated, intentional, refined. The sandals of the season: The Row’s (about-to-sell-out) Dune sandal, above, and Jamie Haller's San Diego slide (vintage SoCal vibes and crafted in supple Italian leather with couture-level care). Meanwhile, Courtney Grow (last pic) is opting for dupes procured on Amazon. An inexpensive pair of black thongs by Tony Bianco or Havianas never fails.

Photos:Jen Azoulay, Courtney Grow

It’s giving fashion insider, it’s giving Leandra Cohen energy, it’s giving “I'm on it." You’ve seen it: a silky vintage square, knotted nonchalantly through belt loops, maybe even tied over a blazer or low-slung on a maxi dress. It's the anti-belt belt. I trace the trend’s roots back to Leandra Cohen, above, queen of offbeat elegance and layering sorcery. She’s been styling scarves as belts since the Man Repeller days—always with a twist (sometimes literally). Now it’s re-emerging across street style snaps and style-savvy feeds, a nod to those who love fashion with a little subtext. The key to pulling it off: Bold prints, vintage Hermes, or even an old bandana. Tie at the side. Let it dangle. It's all about the nonchalance--and executed easily with this, this and this.

Staud's summer collection just dropped, and the campaign has me mentally packing a bag. Shot somewhere tropical (my guess is Mexico!) with pineapples stacked high, coconuts cracked open curbside, and vegetable carts rolling by—it nails my laid-back, sun-drenched summer vibe. The clothes hit that sweet spot between relaxed and intentional: easy but striking separates, off-the-shoulder dresses, backless tops that play well with the heat. Everything looks like it belongs in a suitcase bound for anywhere humid and heaving with fun. I'm in! And packing this, this, this and this.

One of those H&M drops just landed—the kind that looks so good, no one believes it’s actually H&M. The major score that has my friends low-key mad for not buying one (or five more) for them. So, consider this your heads-up: pounce, people! I snapped up the fringed bag, above, the crochet skirt, below, the crab bag charm, the knit pullover, the t-shirt cover-up, and, oopsie, this already-sold out dress. Go forth here!

On Saturday, I threw on a new Simkhai dress, second to last pic, not because I had anywhere special to be (does a salon appointment on Montana Avenue count?), but because the sun said so. The dress was easy, a little structured, a little slinky, and it made an ordinary day feel touched by something else. That’s the energy I want to hold onto this summer: saying yes when it’s easier not to. Yes to slipping into something beautiful just because. Yes to last-minute dance party invites, swathed in sequins (below), to lounging around on steamy nights in silky nothings and denim shorts (above), to the kind of warmth that makes me want to stay longer than usual. All without spending a fortune, of course! What will help me get into the spirit (for under $250!): the beaded crochet Asos, the one-shouldered Arrange, this apron lace Abercrombie, and this tie-back English Factory. P.S. In the spirit of saying yes, I'd also green-light the resplendent raffia by Simkhai, too!

What started as a quick pop-in to see Amanu’s latest collection at The Sunset Tower turned into a full-on deep dive with Anita Patrickson, the ever-effortless stylist-turned-designer and longtime friend, in from South Africa and fully in her creative stride. She’s not just crafting the perfect leather sandal (above) anymore; Now it’s sculptural bags and beautiful belts. Every piece feels elevated yet practical in that far-away, barefoot-on-the-beach-meets-sunset-soiree kind of way. Not surprisingly, she was dressed to the nines too in the embellished Alexis skirt, above. I'm thinking about snapping it up in black--along with the rest of her new collection.