Stripes, tassels, laid-back ease. I just can't resist!
1. Mango striped blouse,
2. Madewell sunglasses,
3. Alexis Bittar Swarovski crystal cuff,
4. Golden Lane satchel,
5. See by Chloe sandals,
6. Victoria Beckham jeans,
get it before it's gone
get it before it's gone
get it before it's gone
After some rigorous in-depth research (i.e. poring over pictures from the Fall 2014 collections in four cities), I now suspect that we'll all want a retro-looking top handle bag in the very near future. So, I've made things easy by narrowing it down to these selects: this most coveted (as pictured above, but I also love the slightly ), this fashion-insider favorite , this ladylike , this budget-friendly , this velvet , this striking zipper-trimmed , and this easy red side pocketed .
Like all Angelenos, my morning started off with a pre-dawn 4.4 earthquake, which literally jolted me out of bed. Though I've lived in LA for years, I am still not accustomed to the earth moving under my feet--and don't think I will ever be! I did my best to conceal my rattled nerves from my kids, who had never experienced an earthquake before. My youngest son (age 5) thought a strong gust of wind shook the house. Meanwhile my seven-year-old son's friend, who lives across the street, believed the trembling was due to a giant leprechaun emerging from his closet for St. Patrick's Day! He was distraught to say the least! Fortunately, in the end, nothing broke and no one got hurt... that is until my husband called me several hours later from Santa Barbara, 120 miles from home, where he had not been "quaking" but rather surfing. From the emergency room, he reported that he had dislocated his shoulder, then assured me that he was "fine" and "not to worry!" Needless to say, it's been one of those days! The only good thing that has gone right: the arrival of these stunning on my doorstep this afternoon. I am looking forward to wearing these beauts in less anxious times! P.S. I also eked out a happy grin when I discovered this killer $99 a few minutes ago. What a find!
This fun, ruffly dress makes me want to throw a party just so I could wear it.
1. Topshop cape maxi dress, $116, topshop.com
2. Daniela Bustos coin bracelet, $115, madewell.com
3. Rafe mother-of-pearl clutch, $398, anthropologie.com
4. Givenchy snake sandals, $940, netaporter.com
These $45 jute monogrammed pouches by Mark and Graham are not only the antidote to weekend getaway organization but they make mighty fine hostess gifts too. Double score!
These studded sexy sandals have a very Alaia-like vibe but a very un-Alaia-like price tag! I like!
1. Tibi eyelet cotton dress, $425, netaporter.com
2. Henri Bendel spike bracelet, $98, henribendel.com
3. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture in 1 Le Rouge, $35, sephora.com
4. Antik Batik clutch, $170, shopbop.com
5. Nine West sandal, $109, ninewest.com
This floral print top is resplendently summery--and especially hard to resist at 25% off (through 3/25), along with all new spring arrivals at J.Crew. Don't mind if I do!
1. J.Crew floral popover, $58*, jcrew.com
2. Tory Burch cat-eye sunglasses, $195, shopbop.com
3. Venessa Arizaga beaded bracelet, $75, shopbop.com
4. Elizabeth Cole leather and chain cuff, $148, shopbop.com
5. Kenzo clutch, $385, forwardbyelysewalker.com
6. DV by Dolce Vita sandal, $99, piperlime.com
7. J Brand cut-off denim shorts, $150, netaporter.com
Get this price--and 25% off everything else with the code HEYSPRING through 3/25. My new favorite spring pieces include this simply elegant leather clutch, these excellent cropped jeans, and this pretty lace top!


Photos: Buro 247, The Cut, Style, Le 21-ieme, Refinery 29, Collage Vintage


1. Elle Sasson crop top, $260, neimanmarcus.com
2. J.Crew pearl drop earrings, $35, jcrew.com
3. M Missoni raffia clutch, $320, shopbop.com
4. Proenza Schouler ankle strap sandals, $595, netaporter.com
5. Elle Sasson embellished skirt, $625, neimanmarcus.com
This navy cotton blazer has the perfect (and ever elusive) ratio of classic to right-now-chic.
1.. Duffy t-shirt, $110, netaporter.com
2. Maison Scotch embellished tweed blazer, $268, asos.com
3. Raquel Allegra leather paneled shorts, $590, netaporter.com
4. Stela 9 bucket bag, $106, shopbop.com
5. Vanities bracelet, $165, modaoperandi.com
6. Dolce Vita sandals, $119, shopbop.com
* Enter code LUCKYDUCK to get this price and 20% off all full-priced merchandise at Asos through 3/19.
Dior is pairing these punchy, girly-girl colors for Fall 2014 (take a look at this soon-to-be-iconic pink and red number), but this silk dress makes it a cinch to pull off now. (P.S. I also love the idea of throwing a perfect leather moto jacket over it to toughen it up a bit.)
1. French Connection silk dress, $178, frenchconnection.com
2. Vivienne Westwood mother-of-pearl earrings, $250, shopbop.com
3. Kenzo clutch, $165, forwardbyelysewalker.com
4. Givenchy ankle-strap stilettos, $620, netaporter.com