$150, barneys.com

Every time I go shopping with my mom, she'll find something comfortable yet stylish and proclaim that it's great for wearing on an airplane. She travels a lot, (as I write this, she's en route to Bali(!), where she lived before I was born), so I can understand why she looks at clothing through a frequent flier's lens. This color blocked top, my mother would agree, would make the cut for a summer sojourn. It's easy as a t-shirt but way more sophisticated--perfect to wear on the plane or wherever you may be going. I'd wear it with...

1. O'2nd top,
2. The Row sunglasses,
3. Pierre Hardy tote bag,
4. Madewell sandals,
5. Goldsign jeans,

Last Saturday night I co-hosted a party along with Shiva Rose and Minnie Mortimer to celebrate the opening of LA bag designer Clare Vivier's flagship boutique. As you know, I am a huge fan of Clare's buttery leather clutches and bags. And her new store means more fodder for my ever-growing clutch collection. Post-party Clare staged a lovely al fresco dinner, attended by lots of LA lovelies. I decided to wear my new distressed Paige jeans with a French Connection sequin-sleeved dress (which I made into a top by tucking it into my pants--and is now on super sale), and my new Christian Louboutin heels. You can check out more fun party pictures at Vogue.com

Photo: Donato Sardella
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$235, revolveclothing.com

The other night I had drinks with a publicist friend of mine. She works for a high-end, LA-based denim brand, so it would be accurate to say that she lives in jeans, and judging from her appearance, she knows better than many of us how to optimize them (i.e., style them to look dressier, more work-appropriate, etc.) The night we met she looked especially fetching, pretty much just like this...

1. J. Crew striped t-shirt,

2. Topshop blazer,

3. Alexander Wang tote*,

4. Converse sneakers,

5. Paige zipper trimmed jeans, 

*This bag is on sale, people!

$69, gap.com

I have an old pair of APC wedges that look similar (except they're brown) that I've worn into the ground. This update boasts a Celine-graphic white wedge (love!) and small studs on the back (nice). I could wear them with anything from wide legged jeans to shorts to the work-ready outfit below...

1. Warehouse blouse,
2. Club Monaco earrings,
3. Valentino studded tote bag,
4. Gap wedges,
5. Warehouse skirt,

$85, warehouse.co.uk

Call me crazy, but summer often still qualifies as sweater weather in my book. An air conditioned office can be uncomfortably Arctic, and in LA, no matter the season, the nights are often cool. That's why I'm thinking this neutral-matches-everything-studded cardigan is a very good call. Wear it with...

1. Topshop sleeveless blouse,
2. Warehouse studded cardigan,
3. Accessorize satchel,
4. Zara booties,
5. Chloe denim trousers,

$128, jcrew.com

We were on the barbecue circuit this past weekend and indulged in all the yummy usuals, from smores to grilled salmon. Tis the season. My casual barbecue uniform invariably includes sandals (there's nothing worse than sinking your stilettos in the grass!) and a cute, eye-catching top, like this bold yellow one from J. Crew. I'd wear it with..

1. J. Crew pom pom top,

2. Tory Burch cardigan,

3. Ann Taylor sequin clutch,

4. Miu Miu sandal,

5. J. Brand jeans,

$96, theoutnet.com

TGIF. This is what I want to wear all weekend, every weekend this summer, along with the sand in between my toes. (P.S. The bikini is reversible. How good is that?) Enjoy!

1. Han Kjobenhaven sunglasses,
2. M Missoni reversible bikini,
3. Love Sam embroidered blouse,
4. Madewell woven bag,
5. Rada fringe sandals,

$39, riverisland.com

I've been catching up on the second season of Downton Abbey (it's much better than the first) and it has me smitten with all things English countryside: chintz fabric, dainty tea cups, wild garden roses. All of which explains my attraction to this floral peplum blouse. It's vibrant and feminine. Very Lady Mary, if she were around today. I'd pair it with Dowager Countess-approved earrings along with something modern and unexpected, like a flashy pair of leather jeans...

1. River Island peplum top,
2. Dannijo earrings,
3. Bottega Veneta pailette leather clutch,
4. Manolo Blahnik sandal,
5. Helmut Lang leather pants,

$55, asos.com

I previewed a sample of this beaded sweatshirt in Asos's PR office a few weeks ago and have been badgering the publicists there to let me buy one ever since. Well, it finally became available online over the weekend. Happy Day. I'll be wearing mine to pieces, with just about everything, from a swishy A-line pleated skirt (a pastel one for a Prada vibe) to black skinny jeans for work. For starters, I'd play up its bright and summery vibe and pair it with...

1. Asos sweatshirt,
2. Betsey Johnson clutch,
3. B Brian Atwood,
4. J. Crew leather pencil skirt,