LE CATCH

A few new denim trends are blooming this spring, and I've already picked a bunch. I just bought the cropped, wide-leg Madewell jeans, above, distinct with its fold-over waistline and the gaucho-like denim shorts, below, that can be worn with heels and a blazer, too. Options include the pair by Anthropologie, below, Citizens of Humanity (my fave) and H&M. Then there's the ripped jean; Credit The Row for bringing them back big-time! This distressed pair by Re/Done hits the mark for me, because it's not too torn up. And the year-round white jean gets an update thanks to Zara with high-waist, wide leg and raw-edge hem.

Book your spring break today via Net-a-Porter and save up to 25% on all new things warm and sunny, including coveted Hunza G suits, above, Magda Burtrym pearl-embellished sandals, below, this broderie anglaise Charo Ruiz dress, and this Mother Denim shirt, among tons of other suitcase-suitable styles. Jump aboard here!

$238, shopbop

Love The Foundrae-feeling here for $238!

1. Khaite dress, $2600, khaite.com

2. Elizabeth Cole necklace, $238, shopbop.com

3. Jacquemus clutch, $825, mytheresa.com

4. Khaite sandals, $895, netaporter.com

On my way home from Palm Springs last week, I popped into the Prada outlet and found lots of signature sparkle and sheen--at mostly signature prices. I left empty-handed, only to be compensated this week by my discovery of Xu Zhi, a former JW Anderson intern, whose sequin-filled collection brings Prada-like pop but at outlet-like prices (under $300). I especially love the organza-lined sequin skirt, above. In the same vein there's Jacques Wei's satin slip dress, below, and the more Miu Miu-esque studded ($188) shirt by Citizens of Humanity and this bow-trimmed Lingua Franca cardigan. Lots of miu-miu-la saved!

I've been on the hunt since early December, when at a holiday party I bumped into a friend wearing the prettiest polka dot dress. It was nipped in at the waist, with long billowy sleeves and neck ties that loosely hung down. The effect: elegant yet effortless. I couldn't place its provenance and wondered whether it was vintage. "No," my friend clarified. "It's by ME + EM." When I returned home that night I endeavored to buy the dress, but, alas, it was sold out. Since then, I’ve been stalking ME +EM for dresses that similarly effect polished but not precious, and I recently scored with the print, lace-trimmed skirt-and-blouse team and gathered-sleeve white dress, both of which can work on holidays abroad or at out and about at home, along with this exact-fit of the polka dot pretty but in solid black (woo hoo)! Wouldn’t mind adding a few more–this and this–to my new spring line-up, too. This post is in paid partnership with ME + EM.

And the award goes to Shopbop today, for buffering our early morning alarms with a massive 20%-off sale, featuring newly-launched spring stars! As in thousands of options, all so good and understandably selling fast! There's the oversized Ganni jacket, this outfit-making Frame belt, these staple Loeffler Randall ballet flats, this 3.1 Phillip Lim dress, the scalloped Citizens of Humanity blouse, below and the Bembien woven bucket bag ($200). Also, who needs jeans? Seriously, who doesn't (at 20% off)? I love these by Re/Done, Closed and Mother. The swimwear selection is also staggering--just in time for spring break. Check it all out here!

Prada's invitation to tonight's party at Luna Luna (Drake is performing!) is fraught with anticipation--and what-to-wear anxiety. I have eight hours and thirty minutes to figure out my outfit. I'm thinking, duh, Prada (specifically this or this). But then again everyone's going to be in Prada! In my dreams, I'd be wearing sister brand Miu Miu's just-walked-the-runway embellished jacket, above (I can already see the Zara version in my mind's eye and, tee hee, in my closet), and the brand new, must-have rope slingback sandals, below. However, you know me, always happy to go the derivative route, as in this and this. I'll keep you posted on what happens! Happy Friday!

Last night's thunderstorm(!) sparked a trench-coat shopping spree, because clearly it rains in LA now--one that can stylishly swing inclement weather and everyday-spring temperatures, and I landed on these two under-$200 toppers from Anthropologie: the Sea New York-like trench and the pearl-studded crop. Both totally warranted!

My bags are looking more like my charm necklaces these days! A few of mine (last two pics) are adorned with a jumble of Parker Thatch chains, leather trinkets and even extra Clare V straps (last pic). For Fall 2024, Coach, below, is proposing we accessorize our bags with additional bags (!), along with keychains and other eye-popping ornaments. This trend is already taking hold with Ramya Giangola, above, and Leia Sfez, below, tricking out their totes with hefty-priced Hermes bracelets and Adina Reyter beads. I'd LOVE to add the signature Loewe chain-link charm to my collection--and save myself the cost of the most coveted Loewe bag!

$140, melie bianco

While LA's incessant rain has compelled my friends to finally invest in an umbrella, I'm going to hold out and back this sunny-year-round, sea-shell trimmed bag instead.

1. Camilla dress, $799, netaporter.com

2. Jenny Bird earrings, $110, shopbop.com

3. Melie Bianco bag, $140, meliebianco.com

4. Aeyde sandals, $295, shopbop.com