LE CATCH

This gorgeous photo was taken by Jeana Sohn, an LA-based photographer and blogger extraordinaire (she has two totally addictive and visually stunning sites, Closetvisit and Jeanasohn.blogspot.com). Jeana is one of those uber cool, ridiculously pretty creative girls, whose signature style is anchored in clean, minimalist yet feminine clothing. Jeana photographed Lucky's FABB conference in Santa Monica yesterday, shooting the decked-out blogger attendees in a street-style way (the story will appear in Lucky's September issue). Of course, she, herself, looked looked preeminently hip in a billowy vintage dress that skillfully camouflaged her second trimester pregnancy (see it below along with the other tactical pieces that made up her outfit). The finishing touch was her lipstick: Mexican Rose by Nars. It's a moisturizing, velvety gloss in a jumbo lip pencil. And the color is a not too-bright but buttery hot pink. I just bought my own. It's my new go-to gloss.

Photos: Jeana Sohn

$249, warehouse.co.uk

The clothing racks at a Lucky cover shoot are always rife with the next big things--i.e., the pieces you'll be craving to wear next season. At Lucky's June cover shoot, there were vests aplenty, denim ones to leather styles. And I loved them all. I also adored how they were styled, with super floaty, delicate, feminine dresses. Wear this leather one (in a Kate Bosworth-meets-Isabel Marant kind of way) with...

1. Warehouse leather vest, $249, warehouse.co.uk
2. Mango broderie dress, $74, mango.com
3. Mulberry mini patent leather bag, $435, netaporter.com
4. Alexander Wang, $525, barneys.com

Isabel Marant's spring 2012 collection was awash in tie-dye. I like tie-dye--but in small doses (as in this pair of Isabel Marant jeans), and if I wear it, I always counterbalance it with more polished pieces, so I don't look like I am running off to a Dead show. The jeans below, from Topshop, are a good way to get in on the trend without going overboard. I'd wear the jeans (I prefer the black/white version on the left) with classic pieces, like a tailored blazer, or a black knit sweater, or a crisp white top. Doing so will tame them, make them less loud and rocker-y.

$76, topshop.com

$24, anthropologie.com

I own a pair of spike stud earrings in gold that I wear incessantly. My twin sister has the same pair and she wears them day in and day out (she even sleeps with them in!). I've bought these same earrings as gifts for friends, who too have found them nothing short of amazing. Their perfection lies in the fact that they simply go with everything. And so will a nice new pair in silver. Wear these guys with...

1. A.P.C. blouse, $195, apc.fr
2. Jenni Kayne safari jacket, $595, shoplesnouvelles.com
3. Anthropologie silver stud earrings, $24, anthropologie.com
4. Prada pointy toe pumps, $620, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Miu Miu star-print cropped jeans, $550, netaporter.com

It's a silhouette I really didn't embrace the first time around, despite its inherent ease and comfort, but the fact is the boyfriend jean is back. We saw them on loads of fashionable figures during the collections, and every designer from Current/Elliot to Gucci is serving up their own version. What initially put me off of these baggy jeans was their tendency to make you appear larger than you actually are. Not flattering. Not good. But this pair from J. Crew resolves that issue, with its loose-but-not-too loose fit. The wash is also perfect, sort of faded but not overly distressed, and I love that you can dress them up with heels and a feminine blouse. The jeans are not in stores yet, but available for pre-order (you can call 800-261-7422). I'm sold.

$107, warehouse.co.uk

Here's the thing about lace: it feminizes your look. This candy-colored creation looks as sweet as a Laduree macaron--and boasts the confectionary flavor of Louis Vuitton's Broderie Anglaise-filled Spring 2012 collection. And while it's demure, it's also very statement-y. I'd team it with tough accessories to make it less frothy. Wear it with...

1. Miu Miu cashmere and silk sweater, $505, netaporter.com

2. Irene Neuwirth citrine and gold earrings, $1060, ylang23.com

3. Tylie Malibu studded clutch, $202, endless.com

4. Bottega Veneta ankle strap sandal, $760, bergdorfgoodman.com

5. Warehouse lace skirt, $107, warehouse.co.uk

$89, zara.com

My first thought when I spotted this Zara clutch was, Oh no! Not because I didn't like it. But because I will HAVE to add it to my growing collection of clutches. It will be the statement maker that will conjure up remarks, both complimentary and quizzical (mostly from my husband, I am sure). It will come across as tough and (Alexander McQueen) punkish, and it will do wonders tempering the too-feminine dresses in my closet. It will be polarizing: I know who among my friends will appreciate it and those who won't. But, oh well for the naysayers.

$40, riverisland.com

This Mediterranean-blue tassel-trimmed blouse is the embodiment of summer. I can just see myself wearing it on a scorching hot day, the billowy blouse sticking to my body (and ideally, my bathing suit), because of the humidity. And while it would go over swimmingly on an Italian Riveria vacation (with denim cut-offs), it would work overtime during my groundhog days at home in LA, running errands, working at a shoot, hanging out with the kiddos... you name it. I'd wear it on any old day with...

1. River Island blue print blouse, $40, riverisland.com
2. Super Sunglasses, $163, shopbop.com
3. Coach James Nares tote bag, $798, coach.com
4. Gucci patent sandal, $495, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Mother cropped low-rise jeans, $180, netaporter.com

I've been coveting metallic jeans for a while now--a pair that's not too shiny, one that I could get away with wearing while running around during the day. I found such a pair at H&M yesterday and they cost a mere $29. (Sorry I can't link to a pic. H&M does not have one available online.) What's cool about this particular pair is that they don't have too much sheen, and they are ridiculously comfortable (i.e., very pliable). I can wear them casually--as demonstrated above with a striped tee--or throw on a tailored blazer and some heels and be good for a nice dinner out. I searched high and low for other options and I found a few from Topshop (which excels in very flattering jeans), J. Brand and KARL (as in Karl Lagerfeld).

Photo: Luxuryshoppers

$24, oldnavy.com

Eagerly anticipating warmer temps (despite the early May gray in LA), I've already busted out my artillery of summer sandals, which range the gamut from sparkly (my current fave), to minimalist, to the good old gladiator. Though it's a small detail, the tassel on this gladiator sandal does so much: it feminizes the shoe and at the same time adds a fresh, new twist. And the neutral leather means you can milk major mileage out of them. Wear these sandals (all the time) with...

1. L'Agence Grecian dress, $550, barneys.com

2. Madewell Super Panama sunglasses, $198, madewell.com

3. Alexander Wang Diego bucket bag, $825, shopbop.com

4. Old Navy tassel braided sandals, $24, oldnavy.com