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Ruffled shorts are definitely going to be a thing this summer, which works for me because they combine the femininity of a skirt with the practicality of a short. There are loads of good options to mull over, but my whittled-down edit includes these by Ganni, Zimmermann, Acler, Topshop, Misa, and Zara.

I love a blouse that toils through my 9-to-5 but wings after hours-chic. And costs $50! Yesss!

Mango's spring offerings are particularly tempting right now, as they're nailing key trends and right on the money! Take, for example, the $69 rope-trimmed, batwing-sleeved blouse, above! I'm also digging the metal-handle tote, below, this beach-to-street lace dress, this cropped military jacket, and this billowy top.

The lavishly embellished knits headlining Prada's Fall/Winter 2017 lineup, above, have me panting! In fact, I'm so obsessed with this look that I just snapped up a few beaded vintage cardigans to hold me over (read: wear now!). You too can get a jump start on this trend with these handpicked vintage finds from here, here, here, here and here! More beaded beauties here.

It may be Winter Storm Stella-ing outside, but here at LE CATCH it's all smooth sale-ing, thanks to Netaporter's secret sale: 10% off any purchase with the code SPRING at checkout through 3/20. Now's the time to load up on all things 80-degrees and sunny, like the sexy Zimmerman suit, above, this Self-Portrait cut-out blouse, this Isabel Marant printed ruffle mini skirt, these Giuseppe Zanotti embellished sandals, this Chloe cuff, this feminine Three Graces London maxi, and this Michael Kors shoulder-baring top. Shop it all here!

This spring outfit-enhancing trench coat calls for a rain dance! BTW: I'd have no qualms wearing it on a bright and sunny day.

$79, gap

Boasts the ease and versatility of my go-to jeans--but springier and prettier!

1. Gap denim dress, $79, gap.com
2. Anne Sisteron gold and diamond bracelet, $520, annesisteron.com
3. Rebecca Minkoff earrings, $58, shopbop.com
4. Sophie Hulme tote bag, $950, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Balenciaga sandals, $735, barneys.com

$185, miss selfridge

A statement military jacket fit for everyday battle!

1. Gucci applique sweater, $993, matchesfashion.com
2. Miss Selfridge embroidered military jacket, $185, missselfridge.com
3. Miu Miu woven bucket bag, $1360, netaporter.com
4. Golden Goose sneakers, $495, shopbop.com
5. Frame jeans, $230, netaporter.com

While I'm toiling away at my office desk on this 84-degree LA day, I'm really wanting to breeze around in this skin-baring eyelet jumpsuit. I love that this one-and-done-outfit is both sexy and girly and beach-to-street friendly. What more could I ask for (besides fit abs and arms to go with)?

Four weeks of flitting to and from runway shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris had fashionistas forsaking their fancy footwear for--hallelujah!--norm-core sneakers. Like the kind cost less than $100. I'm all for this trend, because it's one that I can shamelessly/easily execute in my running-around, everyday life. There are so many--almost too many!--good options, but I'd boil it down to these by Vans, New Balance, Adidas, Nike and Converse.