LE CATCH

When fashion bellwethers like Athena Calderone and Lolita Jacobs show up to the Chanel couture show not in tweed dresses or blazers, but in vests—you pay attention. This wasn't just a styling choice; it was a signal. Jacobs went the polished-modern route, pairing her vest with a t-shirt, straight-leg jeans and that effortless edge she's known for. Calderone let her embroidered, mostly unbuttoned vest (and washboard abs) do the heavy lifting, effecting equal parts cool and commanding.The takeaway? Expect to see more of this power piece, layered over a tank, buttoned on its own, or even thrown over a tee. I'm into these iterations from Rachel Comey, Lioness, Blaze Milano, Cos, Blank NYC, and Coach.

$180, net-a-porter

The bucket bag to take on this summer's bucket-list trips.

1. Gabriela Hearst fringed silk maxi dress, $4720, modaoperandi.com

2. Haven Well Within striped raffia hat, $88, havenwellwithin.com

3. Dehiya Face Cleanser, $38, modaoperandi.com

4. Call It By Your Name bucket bag, $180, netaporter.com

5. Ancient Greek Sandals crystal sandals, $340, ancientgreeksandals.com

My style inspirations reminded me exactly why they're my style inspirations this weekend. A perfect dress here, great-fitting denim there. Jewelry that hits just right. Nothing over the top, yet always one step ahead—just the kind of looks that make me pause, zoom in, and take notes. I love Dorsey founder (and dear friend) Meg Strachan's lace Ulla Johnson, above, (actually all of Ulla's summer is to die for!), Ghia founder Melanie Masarin in Loeffler Randall, Mimi Nguyen in crisp white House of Dagmar, and Laura Reilly in Khaite.

Every summer needs that button-down shirt—the one that looks like it’s already lived through a lifetime of hot, steamy, too-busy-to-sit-still summers. It's a little rumpled, a little sun-faded, the kind of shirt that can be been tossed over a bikini, or tucked into a pencil skirt for dinner, and maybe even borrowed from someone you liked a little too much. This year, my go-to is by With Nothing Underneath, below. It hits that perfect note between tailored and lived-in—slouchy in the chic way, not the slept-in way, plus it rings in at $150. But listen, a classic Polo Ralph Lauren button-down still does it for me too. Those shirts have literally been living my summers since the '80s. They’re timeless--and having a full-blown prime-time comeback RN. (A multitude of vintage ones here.) Should you be in a one-and-done mood (hi, we all are), there’s this Faithfull The Brand button-down romper that absolutely nails that “just landed in Menorca, about to hop on a scooter to lunch by the sea” energy. It's the easiest yes of the season. Happy Summer Weekend!

Someone recently asked me which bag I’m taking on vacation this summer. The real question is: which bags? Inspired by Lucy Williams’ recent Lake Como getaway—a true masterclass in bag rotation (with this, this and this)—I’m packing a mini bag wardrobe. Think statement-makers that are also suitcase-friendly: soft, slouchy, malleable styles that slip into one another like Russian dolls. Beach tote holds the carryall, which hides the clutch, which tucks away the tiny top-handle. Get it? Here's what I am thinking for my line-up so far: this Staud, Gucci, Clare V, Baguu (for beach days), Coach (lives inside in all bags), Call It By Your Name, and The Row.

It's officially a t-shirt summer. They still go with everything, but now they do a little more: inject an outfit with ease and a sense of in-the-know intention. And they go places: to the London launch of Chanel's Arts and Culture Magazine, above and below, and shout out posh, thanks to Kule, to the Upper East Side. Larissa Mills, last pic, is working her striped Cos in Italy, while I am planning for this (the ruching), this (the color), this and this (looks vintage).

Photos: Sandra Semburg, Stephanie Covington, Larissa Mills

This summer jewelry doesn't stop at the ankle--it starts there! I'm going to dress my steps in sparkle with anklets that accent, toe rings that pop, and sandals that shine. Chan Luu enhanced my new Reformation satin sandals and Chi Studio pedicure yesterday with a beaded turquoise and teal charm anklet plus a fun crystal emerald toe ring. Even Tory Burch is in on it, with just-out sandals that come pre-adorned—doing the accessorizing for you. Get blingy, but make it effortless.

$1395, bergdorf goodman

Summer's boldest statement yet.

1. Toteme knitted tank top, $320, netaporter.com

2. Diotima skirt, $1395, bergdorfgoodman.com

3. Quay sunglasses, $75, quay.com

4. Counter Sheer Genius Conditioning Lip in Orchid, $36, counter.com

5. Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream Daily Moisturizer, $87, counter.com

6. J.Crew hand-knotted metallic bag, $41, jcrew.com

7. Paris, Texas sandals, $495, netaporter.com

Thanks to my IG feed, I just learned that today Jupiter—the cosmic king of luck—is shining its big benevolent light on us, marking the luckiest day of the year. As in: a cosmic nudge to start saying yes to the dreams we've been quietly sketching out. Summer style manifestation included! Coincidentally (or maybe celestially planned), Dôen and J.Crew just dropped new collections today. Jupiter moves in mysterious, well-dressed ways, apparently. I'm taking advantage in Doen's floral maxi, above, which I tied just below the waist. I also want to realize my dreams in this and this. J.Crew-wise, highlights include the go-with-everything lace-trimmed tank, blue wedges and a white top.