Beach Towels

Nothing's better than an oversized beach towel to stake your territory at the beach or pool. Try one of these bright options! From top: Hermes, Chance, Calypso, Paul Smith.

Calypso Home Runners

Hand loomed in India, these zig-zag Jaipuri runners would work great in a front hallway. Shop here.

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J.Crew on the Beach

If I had to name one place in L.A. I love more than any other, it would be Brentwood Country Mart. A barn house turned intimate shopping center, BCM reminds me of the shops on Main Street in Westport, Connecticut that I frequent when I'm home back east. It's on the other end of the spectrum of the awful strip malls that populate Lincoln Boulevard, and I love them for it.

Before I moved to L.A., I didn't know where to start in terms of finding an apartment. So what better way to find a great location in an unknown city other than calling your favorite store (Calypso, located in BCM) and asking about the area they're in? I now live around the corner and couldn't be happier.

It seems country marts are common here, and there's another one up the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. Only a 30 minute drive north, Malibu's version has a higher end J.Crew shop at the Malibu Lumber Yard I'm dying to check out. This location is one of the two shops in the U.S. that sell these limited edition SURevolution mochila bags. Perfect for beachy L.A. days.

*images via j.crew

Calypso Cravings: Marrekesh Caftan

I'm big into bright yellow and orange style combos lately. Toana Barashi redesigned the modern pancho to include an intricate lace applique on silk. I, of course, think this piece would go great with white jeans- I never get tired of them! A recent conversation with my good friend Alex regarding my white jean obsession:

Alex: "Are you just moving to L.A. so you can wear white jeans all year round?"

Me: "I wear them all year round anyway."

Alex: "Let me rephrase- are you just moving to L.A. so you can get away with wearing white jeans all year round?"

To this, I say- maybe. Shop Calypso here!

Calypso Cravings

Silk v-neck "Briggi" dress with elasticized waist in navy, adore, asperge. Shop Calypso here.

Quilted Beach Blanket

I couldn't be more excited for the upcoming warm weather, but this past weekend (and first day of Spring) was such a tease! The rain is now back here in Manhattan, but the idea of those amazingly hot and sunny Saturdays spent at the Boat Basin, Frying Pan and Central Park are still top of mind. These quilted beach blankets by Cool Change are the perfect accompaniment for those picnics in the park. Shop at Calypso here!

Calypso Cravings

I love my black Foley & Corrina "mid-city" tote, but I need new, fresh options for the spring and summer by Calypso. I love these light brown leather options (the one on the bottom is my fave)! I'd also love to wear this gold accent top... Oh to dream... Shop here!