strap up
Friday, July 8
Right now, I'm inclined to resurrect my wardrobe as a Seventeen Magazine editorial assistant in the 90s, with all the slip dresses, cropped cardigans, and bike shorts back in fashion. But, IMHO, this summer's most exciting old-is-new must-have is the strapless dress. Because it looks minimalist-modern and super sexy, plus it's day-to-night, casual-to-polished versatile. For my summer whirlwind, I want these strapless stunners by Staud, Tibi (on sale), Tove (below), Norma Kamali, Matteau, and Gabriela Hearst (similar looking to Chanel pictured above and on sale!). Note how all of these dresses cited are more voluminous on the bottom to compensate for bareness on top! Read: elegant!
cream of the crop
Thursday, July 7
It should come as no surprise that the scene outside the Chanel haute couture show in Paris looked a lot like a runway show, replete with signature chain-link bags, nubby tweed and embellished boucle. But the real eye-opener was all the abs on display. Crop tops were out and about--and actually all over Paris this past week. And not just on the young and six pack-fit, but on women, like me! The key to pulling off this look is an extra high-waist bottom and some coverage on the arms. I'd like to get in on the action with these slightly cropped t-shirts by The Frankie Shop (last two pics), along with these unabashedly elegant statements from Ninety Percent, Prada (under an oversized blazer or button-down shirt), The Reformation, Good American, Jonathan Simkhai, and Isabel Marant.
sequins and crochet, oh my!
Thursday, July 7
I promised myself I wouldn't buy another sheer summery dress, but then Zara just served up this one for $129, laden with sequins and crochet, and. . . I couldn't resist. I suspect I won't be alone in purchasing it though--and certain it won't be available for long.
done in doen
Wednesday, July 6
Like everyone else, I crammed in a lot this past holiday weekend: a 5K race, two golf cart parades, two dance parties, a visit to the super cool just-opened The Hotel June in Malibu, multiple ocean dips, and loads of Doen-dress and bikini wearing. Proof here! The cut-out Ravenna won rave reviews as did the lace mini and the crochet suit! I have more in store--such as this and this--for the rest of the summer. Check out the summer collection here.
haute summer
Tuesday, July 5
Paris' couture runways are radiating with glitz and glamour (and boucle, tulle and feathers galore), but the city's boulevards are rigidly sticking to everyday casual. The current haute uniform: relaxed jeans (by Celine, bien Sur ) and a basic button-down blouse. Yes, please, count me in! My new favorite jeans are by Mother Denim, because they have an elevated and flattering trouser-like look but also crazy (airplane-caliber) comfy. I also have a pair of slightly flared Citizens of Humanity in rotation. However, I wouldn't mind upping my denim game a la Francaise in these noticeably Celine jeans. For shirts, my go-to are by The Frankie Shop, as they are perfectly oversized, nicely priced and come in myriad colors.
wrap star
Tuesday, July 5
I promise you this (faux) leather skirt is absolutely summer-friendly--and year-round chic.
1. Toteme tank top, $105, mytheresa.com
2. Jonathan Simkhai faux leather skirt, $445, mytheresa.com
3. Adina Reyter pave heart signet ring, $1398, adinareyter.com
4. Isabel Marant gold tone and enamel necklace, $105, netaporter.com
5. Clare V x Ouiwant tote, $325, clarev.com
6. Schutz sandals, $98, shopbop.com
ouiwant x clare v
Friday, July 1
My identical twin sister and I came from one egg so it's no wonder we designed a bag that brandishes two different personalities! It’s reversible: classic casual stripes on one side and a dressed-up trompe l’oeil print on the other. Plus: a statement-making pearl and leather necklace that drapes over it--or can be worn separately. This do-it-all tote is our latest collab with designer Clare Vivier and we gathered together last night with friends in New York to celebrate--and sell it like hot cakes! Snag yours here before they vanish!
