Yesterday was a full Lower Manhattan pinball situation—subways, Ubers, blocks and blocks on foot, flip-flops on my feet with tucked in my Lee Radziwell , above,—and I was not mad about any of it. I was overstimulated, over-inspired and, in a good way, over-wanting. I mean how could I not be with all the creativity in the air—not flashy or precious, but tactile, decorative, substantial and, frankly, much needed. ’s bead-embroidered granny cardigans (I’m wearing her lush and double-collar , above)! ’s hefty leather belts! Things with weight, sparkle, craft, personality. Yes, please! I ended the marathon with dinner and friends at Cleo, hosted by ’s Gregg Renfrew, and even caught up with my LA neighbor and designer Tessa Tran of , who crouched down beside me to tell me about her show next week—and the new fall collection she’s launching today. It pretty much encapsulates all that sparkly, hopeful energy I’ve been seeing on the runways, including the $345 , and . is even getting in on the action with its new farm-to-fab barn jacket!