LE CATCH

I just supplemented my summer style stock with some on-sale Ulla Johnson at Intermix. I'm talking half-off on standout pieces, such as the peplum top, above, the $269 gorgeous pleated dress, below (you don't see that everyday, folks!). Other desirable designers such as Zimmermann and Johanna Ortiz are also in the deeply-discounted mix. Shop the goods here!

"Where did you get that dress?" is one of my favorite questions--and compliments. I love wearing something that's undiscovered/apropos to a fashion insider. One of my secret sources for under-the-radar finds is Modatrova, a thoughtfully-curated website dedicated to up-and-coming female designers, such as Fanmon, above, and New York-based Christy Lynn and Casey Marks, below. With summer just around the corner, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite sunset-ready discoveries with you. Check out my edit on Modatrova here!

I just scored this cute Frankie Shop dupe at The Gap. Yes, it's way less expensive and it comes in other cool colors, too!

$49, zara

This summer mandates more than one basket bag, BTW.

1. Juliet Dunn dress, $450, mytheresa.com

2. Adina's Jewels hoop earrings, $58, shopbop.com

3. Zara raffia bag, $49, zara.com

4. Aeyde sandals, $295, shopbop.com

A Hunza G bikini and a matching cover-up set pretty much sums up my uniform on a recent girls' trip to Mexico! And I wasn't alone. All nine of us wore a Hunza G suit at one point--a testament to the line's universally-flattering and exceedingly comfortable attributes. There was lots of crochet on deck, too! (See below) I also brought this new mini and this one-shoulder, along! Of course, we dressed to the nines at night; Among the caliente highlights: this knockout Zimmerman, this floral print Mille, this Johanna Ortiz, this short and sweet Dolce & Gabbana (on sale!), the seductive Ulla Johnson, and this cute La Double J.

Within minutes of meeting jewelry designer Adina Reyter at San Vicente Bungalows for lunch, I took off the necklaces I was wearing and put on hers. And I haven't taken them off since! That was weeks ago. Adina has long been known for her elegant but everyday-ready baubles, but recently she started making these beautiful beaded necklaces, bracelets and hoops that are now all the rage in LA. They are custom designed, using myriad beads that range from colorful enamel to solid gold to pave diamond. They're so much fun to create and wear, and the options are endless. So, I invited my sister to the bead party to craft and chronicle our creations! See all the beauties we made and adore on @ouiwant, and, of course, shop all of Adina's jewels here. Save 20% on your purchase using the code OWAR20. And the bead goes on!

Photos: Coliena Rentmeester

The Ciao Lucia dress that everyone wants to wear this summer (thanks to Kendall Jenner) can be found on sale at Shopbop, along with other amazing warm-and-sunny vacation-ready styles, including this sweet Moon River dress, these Arizona Love sandals, this crochet Misa skirt, these light-wash Closed jeans and this embroidered Free People top. Check out the whole enchilada here!

My niece loved this cute custom pave bracelet, which I gave to her as a graduation gift! (It looks far more expensive than its $58 price tag!) She's also extra pleased that her favorite aunt is wearing one, too.

And just like that everyone is now wearing their summer jeans--ones that look fresh and new! And some under $50, no less. Anouk Yve, above, is sporting loose and laid-back Uniqlo, while Chloe Allain, below, goes for a hibiscus- print Zara. Frenchies Leia Sfez sticks to classic Levi's but in an extra-long length; Same for Camille Charriere but in The Attico. Back here in NY and LA, Leandra Cohen suits up in patchwork Closed Official and Jen Azoulay in wide-leg, high-waist J.Crew. I am currently living in these just-bought pair from Madewell!

Photos: Anouk Yve, Chloe Allain, Leia Sfez, Leandra Cohen

First these Boden raffia heels (for $190!) stopped in my online-shopping tracks. And then I discovered the flat sandal version (LOVE!), followed by the $180 belted print dress, below, and then this most stunning boho blouse, this vibrant print midi, and so on and so on...