After an awesome but exhausting week of interning, my roommates and I grabbed our softest blankets and cuddled up for a heart-warming marathon of the OC. Before I knew it, I was swooning over Seth Cohen and cringing at season-one-Valley-Girl Summer Roberts like it was 2004 again.

What I really couldn’t get over was Marissa’s sweet West Coast wardrobe. Her breezy tanks, ruffled skirts, and an enviable collection of flats just seem so right — right now. At a time when cliques of girls are clomping the streets in beat-up motorcycle boots, leather jackets, and skinny black leggings, pastel floral is just so… pretty.

Can’t you just see Marissa wearing this dress to the beach, to the mall, or better yet, to the Bait Shop?

Linen double-breasted blazer, vintage. Marc by Marc Jacobs mouse flats, brand new.

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Stella McCartney and now Donna Karan - looks like San Francisco is emerging as a fashion center.

When I think of Donna Karan, here’s what comes to mind: draping, bodysuits, DKNY, womanly, classic, zen. When I met Donna Karan at a recent event at Neiman Marcus in SF, all those thoughts flooded me. But it wasn’t overwhelming because Donna calmed me down with a (zen) fashion mantra: “Fashion is not all about what’s on the outside. It’s what you wear on the inside that also counts.” I pondered that all day . . .

Prepondering, I witnessed an intimate runway show of her Fall collection. The charming senior vice president and fashion director of Neiman’s, Ken Downing, served as co-maestro. Donna disclosed that she finds microphones “annoying. They’re not genuine.” And according to Downing, DK’s collection was his high point at Fashion Week. “I love this collection,” he said. On with the Donna!

• Donna on her Fall collection: Her collection was a reflection of the past, present, and future. It’s also empowerment for women. It’s not just about designing. It’s necessary to be intentionally thoughtful.
• Donna on the resurgence of shoulder pads: “We’ve got a lot on our shoulders right now,” DK said, referring to the economy. Ken said, “You can carry a lot more with those shoulder pads.” Shoulder pads make hips appear narrower. Nobody gains weight on the shoulders, she said, referencing the cold shoulder dress.

To hear more Donna dish and to see more runway photos, read more

• Donna on color: She favors a color palette that’s effortless. Grays, black, navy are endless palettes of classicism. It’s an inner feeling she can’t explain. She is affected by color and light. It’s an artistic expression. “Red is like lipstick. An accent that always works.” She’s also inspired by her trips to Africa, the wilderness, nature, pavements in the city.

Photos courtesy of Drew Altizer

Bummer, I already have pink sandals for Summer, but if you don’t, definitely attack this Jeffrey Campbell Roller Sandal ($99). The price, look, and color are so right. Givenchy fans will immediately recognize the top part because it looks identical to Givenchy’s Cutout Shoe Booties. So basically you get the Givenchy touch minus the painful heel and stiff price tag. Nothing sounds more amazing right now.