Modern, minimalistic and sophisticated--with a Calvin Klein-esque aura. Wear them with...
1. Topshop dress,
2. RAIN wood bead necklace,
3. DKNY woven leather clutch,
4. Nine West leather sandals,
get it before it's gone
get it before it's gone
get it before it's gone
I have big ideas for this hot-off-the-press canvas bag--which, ahem, bears a striking resemblance to . For starters, I am going to make it my weekend bag, when I need the throw-it-around durability and extra pockets for my kids' snacks and other paraphernalia (so ironic that they require so much stuff when they are so little!). Then, get this: I am going to emboss it in between the handles of the canvas square with my initials in either neon yellow or royal blue (embossing it was actually my friend 's idea, thank you very much). Cool, right? Wear it with...
A few weeks ago I visited LA designer 's new studio in Hollywood and came across this dress, hanging on one of the sample racks. I think I must have asked her five times, "When will this dress be available for purchase?" She replied (five times), "In the next week or so." Well, here it is, in all its zipped-up, leather-trimmed, color-blocked glory. Very psyched.

1. Topshop drop-waist dress, $170, topshop.com
2. Sandro leather and knit biker jacket, $760, netaporter.com
3. MSGM quilted leather clutch, $716, asos.com
4. Marni white bead necklace, $680, barneys.com
5. Fendi sandals, $645, barneys.com
1. Frieda and Nellie drop earrings, $162, friedaandnellie.com
2. Topshop dress, $295, topshop.com
3. Helmut Lang cropped leather jacket, $1390, netaporter.com
4. Guiseppe Zanotto sandals, $695, barneys.com


1. Iro Navajo-print dress, $333, matchesfashion.com
2. Asos sunglasses, $10, asos.com
3. J. Crew tote, $228, jcrew.com
4. Kurt Geiger studded jelly sandals, $55, kurtgeiger.com
Obviously, thinking (i.e., dreaming) of spring break/deep summer with this outfit, even though it's sub-60 degrees, which is downright freezing in LA! Just planning ahead, my friends...
1. Etoile Isabel Marant crochet dress, $350, matchesfashion.com
2. Madewell sunglasses, $139, madewell.com
3. Asos perspex clutch, $32, asos.com
4. Zara glitter sandals, $29, zara.com


1. Geren Ford silk dress, $325, gerenford.com
2. Burberry Prorsum cashmere cardigan, $995, netaporter.com
3. Samudra pink coconut pouch, $60, shop.samudra11.com
4. Zara mesh booties*, $129, zara.com
* I just bought these shoes yesterday and they're ridiculously comfortable. They're perfect warm weather booties.
1. Sass and Bide bustier dress, $680, sheilastyle.com
2. Michael Kors hooded anorak, $150, netaporter.com
3. Lanvin satin patch clutch, $985, barneys.com
4. J. Crew studded sandals*, $265, jcrew.com
* Get 20% off your order of $150+ at J. Crew with the code FABFEB. Offer valid through 11:59 EST on February 22.

1. Oasis shirt dress,* $100, oasis-stores.com
2. Theyskens' Theory patent leather and canvas bag, $325, netaporter.com
3. Topshop mesh leather sandals, $156, topshop.com
*Try swapping out the belt that comes with a dress with a very-right-now wide leather black belt or a more day-casual woven one.

1. Diane Von Furstenberg dress, $385, shopbop.com
2. Sang A Mini Pop tote, $895, kirnazabete.com
3. Lela Rose for Payless T-strap wedge, $54, payless.com
P.S. I once had the pleasure of attending an intimate dinner party at Lela's Manhattan apartment. It's incredible, with amazing photography, a circular banquette in the living room, and a wood table that rises up from the floor. You can see pics here.