Skirt Looks Sporty and Dramatic; Jenni Kayne's LA; If It's Called "Minimalism", Why is It Maximally Priced?

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Best Bets Daily: We're loving this sexy, sporty, drapey skirt (pictured)
Charles & Marie: Off Axis watch looks like a Swatch on steroids
DailyCandy: You can't live without these quirky travel take-alongs!
Delight Daily: If you like surprises, try the Delight mystery giftbox
I Heart Daily: Back to school style, on the cheap
Juli B: Hey big spender! Savory in Malibu opens
Refinery29: What designer Jenni Kayne loves about LA
The Rundown: Grape escape: make your own LA wine-tasting tour
Thrillist: The best open-air dining spots around Los Angeles
WWWD: How to do that whole "less is more" thing
The Zoe Report: Help undo summer skin damage with Intensive Double Serum