Lunch at Chateau Marmont not only commands an order of its famously delicious truffle fries but discrete people-watching and a Hollywood glam outfit to take it all in. A few diners broke protocol the other day by directly staring/glaring at me--only to come up to me and compliment my L'Agence textured knit blazer. Thankfully, they can order one of their own--and fit right in to the chic scene! 

 

long and slim

$170, cos

One way to have a slinky summer!  

1. Cos knit dress, $170, cos.com

2. Hermes Rouge Matte in 47 Cinematic, $79, neimanmarcus.com

3. Alaia mesh bag, $1600, bergdorfgoodman.com

4. Aquazurra sandals, $875, netaporter.com

 

summer tops

 

 

A summer trend is taking hold in my getting-warmer wardrobe in the form of a few new lace-up tops. Not sure what inspired it, but I'm loving the cool detailing and necklace-revealing perks. Above, the striped linen Anthropologie and below Guest in Residence-spirited rugby for $60! Both suitable on and off the beach! 

 

 

cin cin

 

$348, cinq a sept

Clearly, binge-watching Ripley is rubbing off on me. Detach the scarf to dial down the glam.

1. Veronica Beard silk dress, $700, mytheresa.com

2. Cinq a Sept blazer, $348, cinqasept.com

3. Stuart Weitzman crystal mesh bag, $795, bergdorfgoodman.com

4. Khaite sandals, $950, mytheresa.com

grab bags

 

Okay, Cesta Collective, I'm completely sold on all your summer-perfect bags--especially the Taco Tote, above, and bow-trimmed Party Pail below--but I also want the South of France-chic stripes, retro sunglasses, crochet to go with! I love the vintage-looking pink and blue shirt, above, and I'd also like to take this gorgeous striped Johanna Ortiz one-piece and bikini, this lace-up striped rugby, white pleated linen shorts, a beaded mini, and long crochet dresses like this and this on my summer getaway, too. P.S Cesta bags are hand-crafted with locally sourced, renewable resources by artisans in Rwanda, Africa, whom are paid 500-700% times that national average salary!

dinner without denim

 

Almost everything about last night's dinner party at my friend Gregg Renfrew's home was perfect from the Antony Todd-designed setting to the power-female company to the ratio of protein to vegetables to honeycomb-covered chocolate. The only thing askew: my jeans! I was the only one in denim and was instantly horrified upon walking through the front door. If only I had worn something more splashy, like the Endless Rose fringed skirt ($110), or the All Saints sequin skirt ($299), or the red maxi H&M. Next time...

let's party

 

My latest Substack is just out (hooray!) and it's about how I am preparing for several splashy occasions--one of which I'm not invited to. For those I've sent in my RSVP, you might see me showing up in the above $149 statement top from Antonio Melania x M.G. Style, or perhaps the $229 festive fringed dress, or the handkerchief-hem, below. See everything else fun (and affordable) I'm eyeing here! P.S. Shopbop just marked down a ton of spring styles (Missoni, Cara Cara, etc) up to 70%!

it's a cinch

 

$371, bergdorf goodman

 Phillip Lim's updated jean jacket can be tied in the front or back--or not at all!

 

 

1. Hunza G dress, $270, mytheresa.com

2. 3.1 Phillip Lim jean jacket, $371, bergdorfgoodman.com

3.  TKEES lace-up sandals, $115, shopbop.com

4. Gucci bucket bag, $2700, netaporter.com

frannie

 

Loving how my friend Frannie takes up a trench coat with an unexpected gold link belt (like this and this), above, and vintage. Perfect for yet another grey day in LA!

pearly everlasting

 

$58, revolve

Some new pearly whites to enhance my old summer whites.

1. Sir cut-out linen mini dress, $392, mytheresa.com

2. Casa Clara necklace, $58, revolve.com

3. Leer crochet bag, $363, revolve.com

4. The Row lace-up sandals, $1090, netaporter.com