Nautical dressing has always intrigued me. It conjours for me seaside picnics in Nantucket (a worthy pastime in which I have indulged), or summers in the Hamptons (where I’ve never been; alas, the dream is still alive). But all that longing for East Coast seaside civility had me neglecting the brilliant beach life just a hop skip and a jump from my front door in LA. So I decided to venture into the wilds of Venice with my cutout nautical-inspired dress, which I bought once upon a time at Urban Outfitters. I figure this dress suited the environ nicely. And, bonus, stripes are seriously on point just now. Would I wear this dress in Nantucket? Probably not, but here in the Wild West where hemlines might be shorter, and sartorial risk taking is almost a requisite, I think I fit right in.

Jogger pants had me baffled, until I found these. You see, as a fashion expert, I take staying on top of trends very seriously. Or at least I like to do it, a lot. And I will say with pride that there is nary a trend I won’t try at least once. But jogger pants? A trend? Admittedly I can be spotted, not infrequently, wearing workout clothes, to drop my kids off at school, to grocery shop, and occasionally even to exercise. But I was pretty convinced I would never be a jogger pant kind of girl. Enter these Brandy Melville numbers. They are made of a super soft, super lightweight, dare I say luxe fabric. The drape is wonderful and the cut perfection. I found my joggy match. I like them so much I dressed them up with my favorite sandal and moto jacket, and I think the pictures speak for themselves. (That means I think they look great.) Would you wear this trend?