LE CATCH

My teenaged boys are off from school this week, which means my short-order cooking is eclipsing my Le Catch-ing. All good, though, because despite my time constraints, I've still managed to dig up some compelling wardrobe enhancers, namely the under-$250 sparkly lariat, above, by Elizabeth Cole (I also love the heart pendant!), and the best $50 dupes of The Row's Fall 2024 caged jelly shoes (also in black)--which are not even out yet! Also: these side-paneled cuffed jeans, which are about to be all the rage and this Tularosa fringed (under $250) dress.

The staggering number of inquiries about the jewel-collared jacket I recently posted on Instagram (above) is prompting me to answer to all here--it's an old J.Crew--and persuading me to pull the trigger on new wear-forever J. Crew styles, such as the fringed dress and beaded shirt, below!

$121, river island

I tried on this pearl-studded jacket in London last week--and have been longing for it ever since.

1. Loewe top, $850, mytheresa.com

2. The Row jeans, $690, mytheresa.com

3. River Island pearl-studded jacket, $121, river island.com

4. Prada tote bag, $940, shopbop.com

5. Alaia slingback heels, $1290, bergdorfgoodman.com

I am glad to see that the rosettes I've been sporting lately--by Rosewater House teamed with La Double J and Veronica Beard, see below--will keep thriving in my hot and sunny future. I love stylist Nicole Chavez's bloom-trimmed Same bikini, above (also cute in stripes!). Now contemplating this and this.

Only fitting that the first thing I throw on upon touchdown in Lake Como is a ME + EM one-shoulder dress: the fit is fantastic, the vibe suitably posh, and (shhh, don’t tell anyone!), stretchy-easy comfortable. I’m planning to stock up on a few more do-it-all’s, thinking this, this, this this and this! You can be sure to see them on me very soon. Until then, Ciao!

I kind of wouldn't mind throwing on my warm weather whites right now--despite the lack of warm weather. I'm loving Cos' set, above, and Doen's dress, below (with a chunky cardigan or oversized bomber right now?). Also good: this crochet Cult Gaia, these Staud flats, and this Khaite organza beauty.

I'm putting some new spring staples to the test this week and I'm happy to report they're holding up quite successfully, as you can glean from these candid snaps here! Above, I'm wearing low-rise Madewell jeans, a sheer (sold out) Zara sweater with pointy-toe Toteme flats and The Row bag. The feather-light Rosewater blouse, below, with a detachable floral pin is going to keep giving throughout summer and same goes for the sequin-flecked Veronica Beard jacket, last pic. The Adina Reyter and Dorsey baubles never come off!

My favorite jeans--that beautifully blended in with velvet banquette last night at The Twenty Two, above--are not only lavishly wearable but on sale at 24S, along with the most coveted Prada patent leather heels, below, at 20% off. Also noteworthy: the Khaite blouse that everyone wants, this pretty paisley print Zimmermann, these Lie Studio drop earrings, these Proenza Schouler loafers, and the Miu Miu card holder, below. See all the spring stunners on sale and use the code SPRING20 at check out here. (P.S. My sequined knit can be found here.)

This morning's world wide web deep-dive had me contemplating the fringed jacket and the fisherman sandal--both key pieces for spring, but both on the outer fringes of my style. The native New Yorker in me said hell, yes, while the Pacific Palisades mom tempered me. Here to report that New York always wins. :)

H&M's just-launched spring collection takes its cues from coveted designers' high notes this season--think (sculptural) Khaite, (laser-cut) Valentino, (mini-length) Prada. And I'm here for it all! The above blouson-sleeved blouse is a dupe of Khaite's Quivo Top, and it's coming my way, along with the very Valentino eyelet top. Also so, so good: the drop-waist dress and oversized bomber jacket, below. Check out the new drop here!