As the West Coast Editor of Lucky Magazine, Marlien Rentmeester knows a thing or two – or ten – about scouting the most covetable pieces of fashion out there. And now she has added blogger to her resume with her new and highly addictive site: Le Catch is now high on my bookmark list.
Inspired by an epiphanic moment with Phillip Lim (he gushed over her necklace at a party, shocked to discover it was Forever 21!), Marlien decided to launch a site sharing her enviable style secrets, revealing least one must-have “catch” item a day. As a true fashion insider with a modern-eclectic look that most of us snobs strive for, Marlien is an expert when it comes to the artful high-low mix. Read on for her five essentials, a super-smart assortment that matches her innate sense of accessible luxury:
The Tote: For me, being efficient boils down to the perfect everyday bag: one that’s roomy enough to carry my Ipad, magazines, makeup case–even diapers for my toddler. My fashion editor friends in London are all going bananas over J. Crew’s Biennial Satchel in pebbled black leather, and now I am hooked on it too. It’s ever-versatile, sophisticated and utilitarian all at once, with three compartments that zip up. And, hello, it’s less than $350 (although you’d never know…). At J. Crew.com here.
The Travel: LL Bean’s classic boat bag is enduringly stylish–and so sturdy it will last forever. But, now, even more genius is the custom version: you choose the colors and the monogram, and voila, your own couture bag. I went for modern-looking neon yellow straps and a navy monogram. At LLBean.com here.
The Treasure (Celine Classic Medium): This bag is the epitome of understated glamor. The jade ponyskin is so rich and textural, and I love the glint of the gold clasp. Perfection. At Celine.
The Trendy (Valentino stud clutch): It’s insanely chic with its edgy studs and gorgeous green leather. Plus, I can wear this bag with just about anything. At Saks.com here.
The Clutch (Kelly Wearstler’s blue pleated clutch jewel box): This bag is like a limited edition artist’s creation. Timeless. Jaw-dropping beautiful. Distinctly original. A keeper. At Kelly Wearstler.com here.
I have that tote, stylish!