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Spring can't come soon enough! (Buh-bye, Winter Storm Olive!) But at least I've gotten a jumpstart on next season's easy, breezy dressing--along with the intricacies of transitional weather-layering--with Doen's just-out collection of silky-soft slip dresses, skirts and feather-light knits. The new line-up is designed to be mixed and matched, and, in fact, there are so many ways to style these pieces together that my friends at Doen challenged me to whittle them down to just a few spring-fresh looks that everyone could wear. So, here's what I did: I took the feminine floral print slip, above, and tempered it with a chunky button-up sweater that I turned sideways to show a little shoulder--just to keep things sexy! I embraced spring's bright hues, this Clover and this Juneberry, all in one go, below, and lastly, I threw on an oversized Loewe blazer over a bralette and matching skirt to reveal just a comfortable amount of skin. So much cuteness!

While bracing for what's forecasted to be one of the coldest storms in years, praying my flight will make into Aspen on Thursday, studying various weather model predictions, and simultaneously reconciling with a soggy, stuck-in-LA weekend, I'm also examining how exactly the women of London, specifically those currently attending Fashion Week, endure long English winters with steadfast style. From these pics alone, I've concluded a statement jacket or coat is mandatory. Perhaps even all one needs to get by! With the end of the season nearing (let's hope!), there are some very good options with exceptional mileage on sale, very similar to the ones featured here, including these by Stand Studio, Yves Salomon, Chloe, The Great, and Vince.

Photos: Vogue, Fashionista

I first tried these Veronica Beard jeans on in front of my friends, with no mirror in sight. And it was so interesting to gauge their reaction first before assess the jeans on my own. All of their mouths morphed into little O's, with a collective, "Ooooh!" coming out. Then they informed me, one by one, that the jeans made my legs look super long, that I would love them, that they were beyond flattering. Intrigued by their comments and super curious to see for myself, I ran to the mirror and immediately acknowledged: They're right! The jeans are most definitely excellent! Yes, I will shorten the length a bit, so that I can wear them without high heels, but still, they'll yield the same amazing legs-for-days effect. They also happen to be stretchy and everyday-comfy. I teamed them with Veronica Beard's matching vest for the reveal, here, but will wear them with everything from t-shirts to cashmere!

A 90-minute wait for the 18-fold dumplings at Din Tai Fung yesterday sparked a whirl around Century City mall--and several unexpected purchases! I snapped up the $80 denim jacket, above, from the Gap, along with the knit and fringe dresses from H&M (here, here and here), plus fell in love with the Gucci espadrilles, last pic, and this crochet Zimmermann to go with.

Big, baggy jeans are a mainstay in my teenage boys' wardrobes. Me, not so much. I fear oversized jeans will make me look like how they sound. No bueno. However, thanks to model Vilma Bergenheim, above, and Anouke Yve, below, I've found a few flattering options to weave into my weekly rotation: these new fantastically-cut (twin sister-verified) Madewell jeans, these no-fail Levi's classics, and the AGOLDE, below. I'm now thinking I'll throw in the Adidas Samba sneaks to go with!

Collectively designers, both high and low, have been fixated on pared-down basics and neutrals for what seems like forever. White button-downs can be had everywhere at every price. Perhaps that's why Maje's new spring collection, full of unexpected silhouettes, fabrics and colors, excites me. Take, for example, the excellent metallic leather pants, above. They're both a statement maker and a staple! Then there's the Chanel-spirited belted cardigan, Miu Mia-like rhinestone-studded jean jacket, and the super cool studded sandals that go with everything!

The faux leather trim

Evidently New York Fashion Week's non-negotiable is a knit skirt--both on and off the Fall 2023 runways. What's more, it's a no-brainer with a matching jumper, as Indre Rockefeller, above, flawlessly demonstrates. I like these styles from Cos, Joseph, Proenza Schouler, Loulou Studio, Co, and Zara.

$89, steve madden

Another riff on the Chanel sandal but at a price that makes me want to jump!

1. Max Mara satin slip dress, $323, mytheresa.com

2. Blaze Milano linen jacket, $1010, mytheresa.com

3. Jennifer Zeuner anklet, $132, shopbop.com

4. Steve Madden sandal, $89, stevemadden.com

$595, netaporter

This Phillip Lim dress, which looks like a cotton t-shirt tucked into a lace-trimmed satin skirt, does all the spring styling for you. Genius! Also available in more colors here!

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim dress,. $595, netaporter.com

2. Justine Clenquet earrings, $50, shopbop.com

3. Paco Rabanne bag, $1590, mytheresa.com

4. Christian Louboutin patent loafers, $695, bergdorfgoodman.com