LE CATCH

Let's get one thing straight: A short lace-trimmed skirt--i.e., one hot summer trend--is not about shock value. It's about owning softness with edge, femininity with nothing to prove. Styling it with tomboyish pieces, such as oversized button-downs or knits (below), beat-up tees, or boyfriend jackets—doesn’t just mitigate the lingerie vibe…it amplifies it. The contrast makes it cooler, sharper, more intentional. I love how London-based Lucy Williams, above, wears her Doen skirt with Miu Miu boat shoes and a zip-up jacket. I snapped up the flowy Free People (slightly longer) skirt, last pic.

$248, j.crew

Crochet and fringe are my two favorite food groups.

1. TWP cropped poplin shirt, $360 twp.com

2. J.Crew crochet skirt, $248, jcrew.com

3. Roxanne Assoulin layered necklace, $320, netaporter.com

4. Longchamp canvas tote bag, $325, nordstrom.com

5. Black Suede Studio flats, $280, shopbop.com

If you're not into lace, you might as well RSVP "no" to summer. Skip the spritzes, the rooftop soirées, the coastal getaways—because lace is the season. Whispery, romantic, just sheer enough to raise a brow--it's not optional, it's essential. And I'm here for it! After all, I'm a lace lover 365 days a year, every year. So this summer, I am doubling down, eyelet everything! Starting with the Johanna Ortiz, above, and the Veronica Beard, below. I also love the strapless marigold Eliou and Doen's figure-flattering lace! P.S. Doen x GAP launches today--and it won't be around for long.

$65, nordstrom

Chloe, it was only a matter of time... (It comes in that blue hue too)

When NYC -based Ghia founder Melanie Masarin posted her most-worn outfit of the season yesterday, it got me thinking: what would mine be? But the truth is... I can’t choose just one. I'm caught between the thrill of fresh silhouettes (firstly Prada bag, below), buzzy brands, unexpected colors—and the gravitational pull of beloved staples (this, pictured below, these, also pictured, this and this) that never let me down. It's a delicate democracy in my closet: everyone deserves equal playing time. So while Melanie may have her MVP's (a Chan Luu cotton cardigan, Khaite sandals, and High Sport pants, above), I’m still in the middle of a very stylish rotation and contemplating the following additions, below: the beige flowy skirt by Pixie Market, the linen tank and trouser set from The Reformation, the bubble Banana Republic mini, the bandana print Sandro, this forever-classic Isabel Marant, and the eyelet Madewell top.

It's currently peak season for coats up top, sandals down low: spring in the streets, summer on the feet. The key to this transitional look is the footwear: a sandal with quiet intention. Translation: a barely-there heel, an elegant leather thong, or a rope detail that hints at hot and sunny while still holding its own under a cool trench. New York-based Mimi Nguyen is leaning into two pairs: a black Tony Bianco (above, $155!) and a red suede Toteme (last pic) while Coco Schiffer (immediately below) is sticking to walk-everywhere flats by The Reformation. I also love the rope Sperry sandals, below, and these velvet Prada beauties.

Photos: Mimi Nguyen, Coco Schiffer

$148, j.crew

Exactly how I intend to shine this summer.

1. J.Crew embellished knit tank, $148, jcrew.com

2. Frankie Shop knit skirt, $81, modaoperandi.com

3. Le Specs sunglasses, $75, shopbop.com

4. Gorjana paracord bracelet, $58, shopbop.com

5. Johnny Was crochet tote, $118, johnnywas.com

6. Loro Piana sandals, $975, bergdorfgoodman.com

Last week I popped into the brand-new Tory Burch store in Beverly Hills just to browse—cut to an hour later, standing in a dressing room surrounded by more clothes than I could realistically wear in a month (or two). The temptation was very real. Tory's new edgier vibe is having a full moment: think architectural silhouettes, unexpected cutouts, bold colors, and a little bit of that "avant garde girl who doesn't try too hard" energy. This isn’t the Tory of yesteryear—it's Tory 2.0, and my spring wardrobe is officially getting a major rethink. There’s a liquid jersey ruffled dress I could vacation in, above, a ginormous bead and resin necklace that could almost double as a top, an asymmetrical denim skirt that redefines everyday casual, and a red cut-out wrap dress poised to make an entrance. The shoes and bags are also statment-y--in the best kind of way. It's all polished, of course, but with unprecedented attitude—basically, exactly how I want to dress when the temps climb and the invites start rolling in. "Browse" the new spring collection here--and make sure to check out the chic new Rodeo Drive store. You might just want to move in with me.

$59, h&m

Chloe vibes that cost way less.

1. H&M blouse, $59, hm.com

2. H&M appliqued mini skirt, $74, hm.com

3. Tom Ford necklace, $990, mytheresa.com

4. YSE Beauty Lip Gloss in Poppy Red, $30, ysebeauty.com

5. Isabel Marant clutch, $285, nordstrom.com

6. Beek leather flip flops, $139, beekshop.com

There we were — 37 content creators deep — draped around the Nobu Los Cabos pool on Friday like a live-action look book, each of us in a meticulous edit of Spring 2025’s greatest hits. Think: the most flattering swimsuits layered under gauzy, billowy coverups; the kind of crochet and linen separates that float (rather than cling) in the heat. Every sandal was strappy and every pair of sunglasses had attitude. It wouldn't be unsafe to assume that everyone's packing list was cross-referenced against Net-A-Porter's Vacation Edit — I spotted Loewe, Eres, La Double J, and Zimmermann in the wild (and all before my first tuna tostada). Consider me guilty too, brandishing my Christopher Esber bathing suit, above, and Chloe raffia tote and broderie anglaise top, below. Shop the sprawling spot-on edit here.