doen duo

Everyone was shopping like crazy at Doen's just-opened store in Sag Harbor on Sunday--including my sister and me. We ferried armfuls of the LA-brand's signature florals and feminine dresses into a corner dressing room to try on. And immediately our caked-on salt and sand from the beach yielded to Doen's wow-inducing magic, specifically the floral slip dresses, above, the plunging halter dress (on me, right side, immediately below), the swingy dayflower-print V-neck, Coco's sheer puff-sleeve white dress that she pulled off the shoulder, my ruffle-trimmed blouse (which I already own in two other colors!), and Coco's square-neck lace-paneled dress. So many options!

about toe

$169, massimo dutti

 

Putting pedal to the metal with this sandal. The ankle strap is detachable. 

1. ME + EM dress, $195, meandem.com

2. Bottega Veneta sunglasses, $485, mytheresa.com

3. Clare V beaded bracelet, $55, shopbop.com

4. Mercado Global tote bag, $98, shopbop.com

5. Massimo Dutti sandals, $169, massimodutti.com

weekend away

 

These Miu Miu-spirited sandals from Free People ($98) just waltzed into my weekend plans! Along with this H&M ruffled dress (a total Khaite dupe!) and the jersey Ulla, below. Sauntering in by June: the red bow-trimmed (Prada-like) TKEES ($90), the fringed canvas Topshop tote, and the polka dot Mango corset top. Let's get summer started, shall we?

jumbled up

 

$250, shopbop

Hanging on to this jumble of jolly all summer long.

1. Toteme plisse camisole, $360, mytheresa.com

2. H&M striped skirt, $64, hm.com

3. Elizabeth Cole charm necklace, $250, shopbop.com

4. Loewe drawstring bag, $490, bergdorfgoodman.com

5. The Row sandals, $763*, modaoperandi.com

* Sandals are marked down by 30%, along with tons of other coveted summer styles at Moda!

aligned

 

There are lots of clothes in my closet that need the right moment: an evening out, a tropical getaway, or with my kids at home. Then there are others that just work all the time. My new favorite round-the-clock staples come from ALIGNE, a London-based, female-run brand that's cleverly focused on versatile yet statement-making silhouettes, all at accessible prices. Take the denim and cotton dress, above, that's both pulled-together yet downright easy, or the strapless linen top ($135), below, that will work with a pair of denim cut-off shorts or crisp linen trousers. The summer collection is currently teeming with take-me-anywhere options, such as the full denim skirt ($135), the pinstriped belted blazer ($269) and the denim mini dress ($145). See all for yourself right here!

dive in

 

My first call of the morning was with one of my oldest friends, whom I met on the diving board line at La Ronde Beach Club in Westhampton Beach when I was 10 years old. After firming up our plans in the Hamptons this weekend--a cocktail party and dinner in town on Friday night, afternoon beach hang on Saturday, and a local band show, consisting of more childhood friends on Sunday night--we moved on to attire. I informed her that I was packing the new and very fun Loulou Studio skirt, above, along with some tried-and-true pieces, like the print Alemais, below, now on sale. I also suggested she hit Net-a-Porter's Memorial Day Sale, for more summer-is-here looks, including this fringed Farm Rio, this unerringly chic Mara Hoffman, this stunning Zimmermann, and this very East Hampton-sleek Tove dress. Also worth checking out is My Theresa's 50% off sale here! Long holiday weekend, here we come!

jam-packed

For the Hamptons this Memorial Day weekend, my carry-on will now be a tight squeeze, thanks to a few larger-than-life purchases from Shopbop's just-launched designer sale, including the JW Anderson peplum top, above, and the statement-making asymmetrical dress, below. Also stunning: this frilled mini Zimmermann, this Ulla Johnson print blouse and flowy floral cover-up, this party-hearty La Double J one-shoulder dress, and these Sam Edelman strappy sandals. P.S. SO much Isabel Marant, Ulla and Zimmermann greatness. plus jeans on sale!

 

eye do

 

$260, bloomingdale's

 

How I plan to float around this summer...

 

 

 

 

1. Farm Rio cover-up, $260, bloomingdales.com

2. Zimmermann belted metallic stripe swimsuit, $350, netaporter.com

3. Hunting Season bag, $695, netaporter.com

4. Casablanca ring, $160, shopbop.com

5. The Row sandals, $890, mytheresa.com

 

dead ahead dressing

 

Dead & Co's opening night at The Sphere in Las Vegas marked the official start of my event-dressing season. The show was spectacular, by the way, but, IMHO, so was my dress, above! (Details in my latest Substack!) With lots more special occasions in store, I rounded up some show-stoppers to wear, including the lace-trimmed Sea dress, below, in both white and black (love the idea of tossing an oversized blazer or chunky sweater over it at some point, too), the floaty Tory Burch, and the striped Reiss.

 

 

gap x doen

 

The much-anticipated Gap x Doen collection is out--and I want it all. Especially the jean jacket, above, which has button-cuffed balloon sleeves. I've been wearing mine like a shirt! I also love the about-to-sell-out denim dress, below, rendered in a quintessential figure-flattering Doen silhouette. Shop the collection here before it's all gone.