This is my version of Coachella chic. I'd also like to throw it over a bathing suit and call it a day!

1. French Connection tassel top,
2. Illesteva sunglasses,
3. Mar y Sol tote bag,
4. K. Jacques sandals,
5. Madewell shorts,

All those perfectly old and worn-in-looking t-shirts I've been collecting over the years are being put away this spring for perfectlybrand-new-looking t-shirts (see above)! I'm talking: tees that look crisp, sophisticated and elegant (not distressed). Ones that go with both fancy statement skirts and everyday jeans. Ones that fit like a glove (note the close-to-the-neck collar) and are almost preposterously comfortable. Sound hard to find? On the contrary. I discovered these holy t-shirt grails from , , , and .

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When it's time to get seriously dressed, I'd like to bling it on in this!

In my (style) book, there is a crop top, above, and a cropped top, below. I am a fan of the latter, the kind that falls at the waistline and shows no skin. Historically, for me, the right cropped top has been hard to find (either too short, too tight, too wide, etc.), but now suddenly there is a plethora of perfect-fitting options. I'm chalking up this phenomenon to the resurgence of high-waisted jeans, pants and skirts, which go inextricably with cropped tops. Topping my list are these by , , , , , , and , which I have, or this , as recommended by my sis.

I love Madewell's summery take on the denim shirt. So cute!

This breezy top just made a poolside lunch at the Beverly Hills Hotel all the more glamorous.

LA's current (almost week-long!) heat wave is calling for my most summery embroidered tunics. I've stockpiled these lightweight, relaxed glam tops over the years, as they're comfortable, versatile and work season after season. And they add a well-traveled accent to any look! Of course, I'd like to add some newbies to my collection this spring (I seriously can't have enough!), and topping my most-wanted list are these beauties from , , , , , , , and .

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As some stylist friends and I chatted away at a party the other night, we noticed that we were all wearing high-waisted wide leg jeans and button down-blouses. Call it coincidence--or the new chic uniform. It's easy dressing and yet manages to do the impossible: look both timelessly classic and right this minute. What you'll need to pull off this everyday-worthy outfit are flattering, versatile jeans such as these from , , , and , along with instantly-polishing blouses like this , this , this , this , this and this .

Miu Miu's may be all the rage, but I am more than content to roll in this one.

I'd trade in my favorite white t-shirt any day for this dramatic one-shoulder top. (Size up for a relaxed, breezy fit.)