LE CATCH

My staying on top of things these days means successfully sporting a head-to-toe outfit--on the top half of my body. Read: Zoom meeting-worthy. Of course, a great statement blouse makes this daily task a cinch. Some of my recent winners include this And Other Stories bead-cuffed button-down, this scalloped Anthropologie, this floral Antik Batik, and this tie-neck Polo Ralph Lauren. Would also love to add the above on-sale Ulla Johnson to the mix! On top of my tops, my everyday jewelry also gets to shine right now, from these versatile yet striking Adina Reyter hoops and Scosha hearts to this chain-link Laura Lombardi and eye-catching Beck pearl choker. P.S. My secret sauce for a filter-like polish is GOOPGLOW Body Luminizer (A.K.A. neck enhancer).

If I were motivated to take my lounging to the next level, like designer Aimee Song, above, I'd live it up with this Soho Home blanket (on sale) or this chic towel that looks like it was pinched from a glam hotel on the Amalfi Coast, this comfy H&M dress, this page-turner by Amanda Eyre Ward and these sparkling drinks (I'm obsessed), plus wear the same statement-making Celine sunglasses. In reality, I'm taking cues from my 11-year-old son, whose daily uniform consists of sweats, sweats and more sweats. He even turned me on to these $17 sweatshirts from Amazon (yes, Amazon has a private label), which come in a million colors and are as soft as James Perse (no joke). Reportedly, they're a "thing" right now (perhaps an add-on to the toilet paper everyone's buying??), and apparently, I'm the last to know. So there you have it.

P.S. A friend of mine joked that Le Catch should be called Le Couch these days. So true!

Photo: Aimee Song

$49, miss selfridge

For pacing my living room...with a bit of flair.

1. Mayle blouse, $425, maisonmayle.com
2. JBrand jeans, $228, shopbop.com
3. Sandro jacket, $575, sandro-paris.com
4. Eliou Forli pearl and bead necklace, $170, shopbop.com
4. Clarins Lip Comfort Oil in Candy, $22, nordstrom.com
5. Miss Selfridge sneakers, $49, missselfridge.com

I may not be going anywhere for a while but, trust me, when the coast is clear, I'll be toting this straw Mark & Graham cutie ($89) everywhere. I monogrammed mine in sunshine yellow.

A sunny getaway to my backyard this weekend had me decked out in a new Topshop dress (snapped up on sale for $50!) and my best beach-weathered hat, above. The one-two punch of chlorine and Vitamin D boosted the vacay vibes, plus inspired me to share some transporting styles that might just spark a bit of joy right now. They include this fun floral print skirt by Asos, this dramatic embroidered organza H&M kaftan (I also love this $39 wrap dress), this on-sale romantic Reformation dress, this And Other Stories organic cotton puff-sleeve blouse, and this Anthropologie woven bucket hat. Their prices alone are smile-worthy!

P.S. My necklaces are by Thatch (long lariat) and Trish Becker (cowrie charm choker).

To take some groundhog out of these Groundhog Days, I'm throwing some curve balls into my daily routine. To begin with, I'm streaming different exercise classes (@keithcookestudio @aarmy), experimenting with esoteric teas and vitamins (immunity-boosting Chaga and anti-viral Quercetin) and virtually playing with my twin sister's new puppy Billie via Face Time. Randomly, I'm also stepping up my table setting game. Nothing overly formal or ridiculously precious. I'm just using fun dinner party dessert plates that rarely get used for everyday breakfast, taking my lunch outside, propped on a pretty tray, etc. At the very least, this exercise is helping to visually enhance whatever I'm cooking. And it's also keeping me busy in between meals, taste-testing delectable tabletop online options. So far, my favorite dishes include these by Anthropologie. I also found a few vintage Dior ones on Etsy. Talking about curve balls: in the midst of poking around at my go-to home sources, I've seen some crazy online markdowns, which seem to be getting steeper and steeper. CB2 and West Elm are both offering up to 70% off--insanely tempting as I'm inclined to upgrade, well, just about everything (new sheets, outdoor cushions, you name it!) More good markdowns: J.Crew is offering up to 80% off for 24 hours only, with cute styles like the one-shoulder jumpsuit, below (BTW, my sis took the pic!) and this pretty shoulder-tie dress. You can also splurge for less at Moda Operandi (25% off) on decadent beauties like this, this and this and not so decadent (this and this). I'll keep more good (sales) news coming as we go...

The last three and half weeks of Face-Timing just prompted an emergency beauty routine revamp. (Alessandra Stanley's Zoom-informed strategy on Goop also inspired!) What's needed now during this seemingly endless selfie time? For starters, way more facial moisturizer in myriad forms. After washing my face first thing in the morning, I apply (rather, baste) BeautyCounter's Tretapeptide Supreme Creme. It's crazy hydrating--like Gatorade-meets-green juice for my skin. Post-shower, I spritz on glow-boosting True Botanicals Nutrient Mist, followed by Pure Radiance Oil for an effect that's dewy, not slick. Lipstick is officially my new best friend now. The pop of a fresh pout not only diverts from the numerous neglected parts (hair among them) but unmistakably conveys "I made an effort." My go-to's include: Pat McGrath Labs Fever Dream (I've extolled its greatness before), Tower28 Shine On in Fire (100% clean, yields a very LA undone-yet-done sheen), and The Organic Skin Co. Cheeky Pot in Lush (its name says it all). Another game-changer: Kevyn Aucoin's Volume Mascara. Seriously, it plumps my lashes like no other and makes me look bright-eyed (which, don't tell anyone, I'm currently not!). Lastly, if all else fails--and by that I mean if I do not commit to all of the above--I groom and fluff my brows with Glossier Boy Brow. It truly does make a huge difference. Anyway, I'm starting to look into more back-up. Will report back when it's further sorted.

For the last few days, I've been trying to re-jigger the good-news-to-bad-news ratio, tucking into uplifting content like Reese Witherspoon's new You Tube series Shine On at Home, energy healer Jakki Leonardini's anxiety-soothing podcast, and my Instagram (filled with in an inordinate amount of yummy banana bread recipes (thank you @candancenelson), funny Tik Tok dances, plus hilarious @jillkargman skits). I'm also spring cleaning my closet, which is uplifting in a lightening-my-load kind of way. (You got me?) In case you're interested in the fruits of this deep-cleanse, feel free to check out the LoveShackFancy dress, above, and the Icons floral wrap, below. Other options: this chunky, luxe (but too warm for LA) Pringle of Scotland cardigan, this fun Farm Rio one-shoulder maxi, and this Topshop lace top. Since I've made some extra room in my closet, of course, I'm inclined to add more, particularly because everything is on crazy sale, such as these everyday-perfect Madewell jeans ($75 for a limited time!), this super cute canvas (and packable!) bucket hat, and this Mayle print blouse (30% off!).

Seriously, the blooming spring tulips on my dining table have never looked prettier. Perhaps it's because of the new statement vase they're in? Or maybe it's just the extra gratitude I have for small pleasures these days. I'm talking about the little things that yield big bonus vibes, like the velvety decadent (CBD-infused!) Prima Body Butter Lotion that I've been slathering on my skin every morning, these pre-Zoom/House Party Shiseido eye masks (which win all the beauty awards for good reason--they seriously work!) or this random Mango chain belt that makes everything look like Chanel. Which brings me to the subject of look-good, feel-good clothes I'd like to wear now, but will settle for wearing later, including the head-to-toe WFH floral situation, above (the big shirt collars are so spot on!), for now and later, and this goooorgeous 30% Etoile Isabel Marant, these peppy, exercise-incentivizing La Double J leggings, these marked-down Tory Burch raffia sandals, this striped knit Zara, and this unabashedly pretty (20% off!) Alice & Olivia balloon-sleeve blouse (I also love the summer-exuberant on-sale dress, below!). Big little vibes, people. That's where it's at. :)