New York City-based illustrator Jenny Walton wins today's award for best high-low combo, teaming GAP's high-rise straight-leg jeans ($42!) with a ruffly, gorgeous Chloe blouse. YES!

Photo: Jenny Walton

After an early morning hike yesterday, I sat down to my computer as per usual, came across the above pic on my Pinterest feed, and tried to recreate its effortlessly chic vibe (see my attempt here). The outfit's irreverent mix of laid-back and seductive is so up my alley right now--and it looks like I'm not alone. See the street style bikini/blouse pic taken last week in Milan and the deep-V situation, shot yesterday in Paris. Also, Saint Laurent's Fall 2020 show! So now I'm totally inspired to pull this off in more ways, namely with this Alex Mill button-up cardigan (which you can wear both front and back), this Red Carter crop top (underneath an oversized blazer), this Veronica Beard striped V-neck sweater (also this one!), this Khaite polo neck (I have in pink and can't get enough), and the animal-print Alberta Ferretti (last pic).

Miu Miu's puff-sleeve lapel blouse is the hottest ticket in town (i.e., Milan and Paris, just in the last week!). You can score the last few here, here, andhere. Or simply show up in these iterations by Zara, See By Chloe, And Other Stories, and Mango.

From the look of things in London, big collars are going to stay big for a while. See the ground-breaking JW Anderson Fall 2020 show--and these street style pics here (Miu Miu, above; Ganni, last two snaps below). Apart from the pilgrim collars we've been seeing lately, there are now romantic ruffled necks as well as large-and-in-charge 70s-inspired blouses in the mix. Make your statement in any of these outfit-updating options from Frame (so, so versatile and on sale), Tory Burch, Rebecca Taylor and Zara (immediately below).

In my opinion, a classic striped shirt never looks old, but these pics inspire me to style it a little differently for an up-to-date effect. While it's still cold, I'll layer it over a black turtleneck and under a blazer (above) along with a choker. Tailored, slightly deconstructed shirts by Alex Mill, Frame, Lucky, and Balenciaga (spring's most coveted) are the way to go. Come warm weather, I'll go big, billowy and unbuttoned with several strands of gold.

While shades of pink and statement sleeves took center stage in Hollywood last night, dramatic knits and collars performed flawlessly in New York. Fashion Week has show-goers playing up practicality--more than usual, at least-- executing looks not just made for the paparazzi but for the general public (me!). Herewith, my favorite acts, and how to role-play with pieces like this fringed Coach and Ulla Johnson (both similar to above), Tory Burch, Trina Turk, or AQUA($69!). P.S.: Statement sweaters are here to stay, as per Fall 2020 runways from Tory Burch, Rachel Comey and Longchamp, and I found these cute ones (some on sale) from J.Crew, Victoria Beckham, and Gucci (similar to last pic). Also drawing attention: these collared blouses by Chloe (below), Opt, and Rebecca Taylor.

My Timeless Pearly letter pendant, above, is one of the best gifts I've ever received--from myself! I love how it pops against both sweaters and bare skin--and it even works as an earring (on a huggie). And it doesn't come off as precious, just pretty. Especially paired with something lacy, like this, this, and this. (My gold chain link necklace is by Jenna Blake.)

$425, mayle

Spring bottled up in this fresh and pretty blouse! (I like to wear it unbuttoned with the tie and ruffles gorgeously cascading down the right sleeve.)

1. Mayle Bataclan blouse, $425, maisonmayle.com
2. Zoe Chico link earrings, $485, shopbop.com
3. Bauble Bar toggle necklace, $42, baublebar.com
4. Mayle enamel and crystal ring, $250, maisonmayle.com
4. By Terry Lip-Expert Shine in My Red, $32, nordstrom.com
5. Louis Vuitton clutch, $645, therealreal.com
6. Gianvito Rossi suede slingbacks, $845, netaporter.com
7. H&M faux leather pants, $34, hm.com

Next time you're consumed with wanderlust, venture over to Sofia Sanchez de Betak's Instagram feed, packed with transporting images of her in Argentina, Spain, France, Japan, Uruguay, Sweden and Greece--and that's just in the last few months! Inspired by her never-ending globe-trotting, the South American-born, New York-based stylist recently launched a clothing line that's as enchanting as her well-traveled life. Take the American Southwest-print mini dress, above, imbued with Arizona-sunrise hues, that would look equally at home in the Far East (at less than first class prices). Also anywhere-worthy: this ruffle-neck silk blouse and this gorgeously vivid tiered dress (below).

$250, nordstrom

I'm taking this feather-trimmed statement jacket directly to Party City!

1. Chufy blouse, $470, netaporter.com
2. Blair Edie x Halogen feather-trimmed jacket, $250, nordstrom.com
3. Tom Ford Beauty Liquid Lacquer in Stolen Cherry, $54, netaporter.com
4. Cult Gaia tortoise bag, $152, shopbop.com
5. Saint Laurent open-toe sandals, $995, matchesfashion.com
6. Frame straight-leg jeans, $210, netaporter.com