Soldiering on

(vintage Chanel bag, American Apparel mini skirt, See by Chloe plaid top, TNA tee, Alex & Chloe sword necklace, F21 earrings, Kenneth Cole boots, Zara jacket)

(Photos by Catharine Acurso)

I bought this green army jacket from Zara years ago, so I'm thrilled that military-inspired jackets are one of this season's must-have items. This jacket has always served as a versatile layering piece for me; I've thrown it on over floral frocks, skinny jeans and tees, even little cocktail numbers when I want to dress things down. But for a cool day in Los Angeles, there's no outfit more effortlessly comfortable than this jacket layered over soft cotton basics with a hint of red plaid.

Anlo's denim mini

Building on today's denim theme, I'm completely enamored with this Anlo denim mini skirt. I am admittedly picky with my denim mini skirts, making it difficult to incorporate this California girl staple into my wardrobe. I simply don't like the super-distressed, faded, frayed, Abercrombie & Fitch style that is so popular nowadays. That's why Anlo's sophisticated skirt is just my cup of tea--clean, soft denim in sky blue with back pockets and oversized buttons. The length seems ideal (not scandalously short, but obviously a mini skirt) and I love the finish of the denim fabric--smooth and refreshingly un-distressed.