LE CATCH

All packed and wheels up to New York Fashion Week—but in a very un-me move, I’m rolling in with checked luggage. Who even am I? Somehow, I managed to fit seven handbags and at least five pairs of shoes (why, I do not know) while ruthlessly editing out a four-pound Doen suede skirt at the eleventh hour. Thank goodness I did, because my bag weighed in at 47 pounds—just three shy of the dreaded heavy baggage fee. Meant to be? I think so. Shopbop promptly served me a vegan version of that skirt, above, for a lot less that I can ship to my sister's Tribeca apartment. Want to see what actually made it into the (over-stuffed) suitcase? Read my Substack here!

Walking down the street earlier this week, I was deep in thought about replacing my years-old bag by The Row—a faithful companion that’s carried me through seasons of outfits and moods. Just as I was weighing whether I really needed a new fall bag, the universe answered in the most dramatic fashion: one of the handles snapped, sending my entire life tumbling across the pavement. Lip balm rolling one way, sunglasses another. I took it as a divine green light. Without hesitation, I bee-lined to Prada, where my innocent plan for one replacement quickly spiraled into a bag-buying binge. First I snapped up the petite Prada, above, and then, like a fiend, I went to Gucci, and bought a practical but extra stylish roomy tote . Because when the universe speaks, I listen—and preferably in Nappa leather! And, okay, maybe in canvas Hathaway Hutton and broken-in (Prada-inspired) Parker Thatch, too!

Go green this fall or go home. $380, banana republic

1. Zimmermann lace dress, $2100, mytheresa.com
2. Argentino Viva hoops, $45, shopbop.com
3. Missoni beaded shoulder bag, $825, mytheresa.com
4. Banana Republic leather boots, $380, bananarepublic.com

In case you're looking for a reaIf you’re after a ready-to-go silk tie/belt--Chanel vibes without the Chanel price--I just scored a few at Madewell. Just saying!

Wrapped, beaded, and ready to stand out in this J.Crew blazer.

1. J. Crew blazer, $398, jcrew.com
2. AGOLDE jeans, $365, mytheresa.com
3. Dorsey earrings, $235, shopdorsey.com
4. Jennifer Fisher ring, $150, shopbop.com
5. Armani Prive Santal Dan Sha Eau de Toilette, $195, nordstrom.com
6. Loewe leather clutch, $3750, mytheresa.com
7. Ann Taylor patent leather kitten heels, $118, anntaylor.com

ICYMI: this ruffled H&M top--it's a good one. And you might want to check out what's rolling out for fall, incuding this fringed knit, this faux fur collar coat, and this cropped corduroy jacket. Over at Mango: the Prada-inspired brown mini, which I am going to shorten and wear as a top!

Vaguely Marni at my kind of price.

1. Massimo Dutti layered cardigan, $320, massimodutti.com
2. AGOLDE pinch waist straight jeans, $400, mytheresa.com
3. Le Bop barn jacket, $296, shopbop.com
4. Ann Taylor floral silk scarf, $69, anntaylor.com
5. St. Agni suede bag, $210, modaoperandi.com
6. Prada Soft Matte Lipstick, $50, nordstrom.com
7. Miu Miu suede trimmed leather sneakers, $950, mytheresa.com

Because your Labor Day weekend clearly needed more to do between barbecues, beach days, and pretending summer isn’t slipping away, I thought I’d throw one more delight into the mix: my personal discount codes (a few below, plus dozens more in the link) to make your LBD sale-shopping even more fun. (Yes, Adina Reyter necklace stack above, with the code MARLIEN15!) What's more, I'm sharing a few things I'd like to add to cart, including Maison Mayle's silk skirt and lace-trimmed top, and denim skirt, the suede Pixie Market coat (no one will believe it's under $350!), and the to-die-for Prada bag! Happy Labor Day Weekend! 

$168, madewell

Taking fringe to my feet this fall.

1. Polo Ralph Lauren sweater, $498, shopbop.com

2. B Sides high-rise tapered jeans, $385, netaporter.com

3. J.Crew jacket, $228, jcrew.com

4. Shashi ring, $88, shopbop.com

5. Madewell fringed boots, $168, madewell.com

6. Miu Miu leather bag, $3250, bergdorfgoodman.com

Barcelona-based stylist and creative, Alba Usart is showing us how to stretch late summer into fall. I want to add her colorful striped rugby polo to my back-to-school routine and team a fancy parka with rubber flip-flops with jeans. Easy, unexpected, and totally wearable right now.