LE CATCH

$68, nasty gal

Loose and relaxed, these trousers are as comfy as sweatpants, but the bold and so-right-now tribal print gives them a polished, wear-everywhere edge. I like them styled just the way I found them on Nasty Gal, cardigan unbuttoned...

1. Kain tank top, $85, netaporter.com
2. Madewell cardigan (unbuttoned!), $69, madewell.com
3. J. Crew distressed leather belt, $48, jcrew.com
4. Kenneth Jay Lane 22-karat gold link bracelet, $125, charmandchain.com
5. House of Harlow bangle, $80, charmandchain.com
6. Diane Von Furstenberg suede pumps, $194, shopbop.com
7. Nasty Gal tribal print pants, $68, nastygal.com

$80, topshop

A year or so ago at a party in Beverly Hills Lauren Santo Domingo shared with me her shopping strategy: Every season she buys a few big investment pieces and wears them over and over again. She proudly proclaimed herself a repeater. But, she added, the key to keeping her looks fresh each time boiled down to standout accessories. Enter this laser-cut (very Alaia) leather belt--and the endless refresh-your-wardrobe possibilities it will yield. Take for example...

1. Tibi neoprene dress, $525, netaporter.com
2. Amor Fati earrings, $42, anthropologie.com
3. Topshop leather belt, $80, topshop.com
4. Acquazurra cut-out suede pumps, $495, shopbop.com

$129, macys.com

The faux fur sleeves on this motorcycle jacket make it a compelling (and cozy!) candidate for the cold season. I'd wear it with...

1. Thakoon Addition printed chiffon dress, $790, netaporter.com
2. Nicole Richie for Impulse jacket, $129, macys.com
3. Zara elastic belt, $19, zara.com
4. Topshop lipstick in dark plum, $15, topshop.com
5. Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, $598, shopbop.com
6. Steve Madden ankle boots, $149, stevemadden.com

It's been weeks since I finished the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, but somehow the book's main character Christian Grey still has a hold over me, evident perhaps in my attraction to this harness belt. Actually, truth be told, my desire to wear a belt like this first set in at a party a few months ago (pre-Christian) at Soho House. There was a television actress there, whose name I don't recall, but she was wearing one of these contraptions and she made it look positively stylish and, well, yes, seductive, too. I love how this nude leather Asos belt looks edgy and quasi-Grecian and sexy, too. I'm thinking it will do wonders for me and my flowy summer dresses as well.

$34, asos.com

I worked on a slew of photo shoots last week for Lucky's August issue--and it was so fun to see all the pre-fall clothing and accessories. Judging from the plethora of belts that were on hand, it would be fair to conclude that they will be integral to our fall wardrobes. And it seemed the wider, the better. I'm a belt lover, myself, because I know full well how they can transform an old shapeless dress into something altogether more glamorous. This gold plate belt from Asos wields lots of prettifying power. It looks vintage to me, like something my mom would have worn in the '70s, but also amazingly modern. I'd wear it with...

1. Diane Von Furstenberg silk chiffon gown, $600, netaporter.com
2. Kendra Scott turquoise earrings, $60, zappos.com
3. Asos belt, $34, asos.com
4. Prada jeweled sandals, $1100, nordstrom.com

Celine, Balmain and Alexander McQueen are all embracing wide belts this spring, whittling in everything from boxy jackets to pleated skirts to peplum tops. I am going to take a cue from Taylor Tomasi Hill and style (i.e., elevate) a basic outfit, like the one above, with a wide belt. If you're in the market for one, here are some options from Diane Von Furstenberg, Lanvin, Tory Burch, and Belgo Lux.

(Photo: Vogue.com)

$100, topshop.com

Bright, cheery and spring-perfect. Wear it with...

1. Topshop pleated shirtdress, $100, topshop.com
2. See by Chloe drawstring leather tote, $495, netaporter.com
3. Mango woven belt, $29, mango.com
4. River Island sandals, $69, riverisland.com

We've been enjoying a mini heat wave here in LA. Hence, the warm weather outfit.