Some women would say that cashmere is their reason for being; others would say diamonds. But for the designers at the Los Angeles boutique Raison D'être, it's all about linen.

And who could blame them?

If had a closet full of unique, interesting, totally unfrumpy linen outfits, I'd feel the same way. (Provided someone else was doing my ironing, of course!)

My personal favorite at this little delightful online boutique is the Raja dress. With cap-sleeves and a belted waistband, this delicate dress that comes in white and cocoa reminds me of Katharine Ross as Etta Place in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid -- feminine, but in a no nonsense way.