LE CATCH

Seems like the universe really wants me to add to my sweater stock, because I keep stumbling across so many excellent options at excellent prices! A few options I want to share with you include the Mango bandana knit, above, with the cute detachable scarf, the ribbed H&M, below, this cropped Sokie turtleneck, this Free People tunic sweater, and this cut-out Astr the Label.

Okay, so Bottega Veneta's newest sunglasses are like Celine's must-have cat-eyes, and the coolest girls I know are all wearing them! Translation: I am going to rotate them into my non-stop Ray-Ban Wayfarers wearing! I prefer the black version but Jen Wonders, pictured here, makes a compelling argument for white!

Photo: Jen Wonders

Last week had me social butterflying more than I have in ages! There was Hermes' Grand Soir, staged at Frank Sinatra's former home in Chatsworth, a catch-up lunch with a British friend at The Draycott, a vegan sit-down charity dinner in Brentwood, a Topanga Canyon barbecue, and on and on. Thankfully, my new dresses were ready and waiting! Among them, the Reformation, above, along with these from Self-Portrait (poised to be on the holiday party circuit), Skin (going on future trips to Hawaii, for sure!), and Jonathan Simkhai (already stolen by my sis!). Also on my new out-and-about agenda: my new favorite fragrance Byredo's Gypsy Water, Beauty Counter's mascara (already on Black Friday sale!), which makes my eyelashes look long and robust (which, I assure you, they are not!), outfit-punctuating jewelry by Maison Mayle (pics taken by my twin!) and Thatch, plus these sparkly kitten heels. Party season has begun!

In Maine several weeks ago, my twin sister photographed J.Crew's fall collection, the first from head of women’s design Olympia Gayot, debuting now. Not only is the beautiful picture, above, from the campaign going to be hanging on my office wall, but I'll be wearing the featured clothes, as well! I'm telling you the flattering cut of the year-round white boyfriend jeans is spot-on, and, you know, I've never met a stripe I didn't like. Also amazing: this shawl collar puffer jacket that's nicely nipped in at the waist (no Michelin man here!), this cut-out Liberty print dress, and this updated cable knit sweater. See all the pretty pics--and fall pieces--here!

Have you seen Zara's latest outerwear drop? It's vibrant and perky and fun--everything that winter is sometimes not! I especially love the 2-in-1 floral print puffer, above, with its removable sleeves (so it's also a vest!), the crochet pullover, the made-fore-layering cropped vest and the floral leggings for. All totally suitable/exceptional for NYC's winter outdoor dining or Cloud Nine's champagne swilling!

My twin sister has always been a better (faster, stronger, more dedicated) runner than me--but I tend to sport better running clothes. So, there! (I often get an assist from this robust yet discounted source!). But then she one-upped me the other day, turning up in the latest super cute Staud x New Balance collaboration, pictured here. Adding insult to injury, most of the stuff she wore had already sold out! However, I did scrounge up the cute puffer vest, above, to wear from track to town, along with the cool fleece pullover, below. Plus, I discovered Girlfriend Collective, a responsibly-made, well-priced, minimalist-inclined line of activewear, which will definitely keep me ahead of my sis in the style race!

Paris-based creative director Anne-Laure Mais's interpretation of fall casual boasts a distinctly French-chic accent. Which I'd like to adopt! Thankfully, her style is pretty easy to emulate with these anchor pieces: a print puffer jacket (like the Perfect Moment, above, this Rag & Bone and this Tory Burch); cropped Levi's jeans; a cute faux fur-lined Claude Pierlot vest (or this), and slightly oversized knits (this, this and this).

Photos: Anne Laure Mais

It must be our identical DNA that causes my twin sister and I to buy the same clothing when we are on opposite coasts! Our most recent joint purchase: the pretty Ulla Johnson puff-sleeve (and great necklace-framing) blouse, above, now on sale at Shopbop! Clearly, it's versatile, able to work LA days and NYC nights! And so are these other amazing sale finds, twin-approved, of course, from Brochu Walker, Jonathan Simkhai, byTiMo, Borgo de Nor, and Frame Denim. Check out the situation for yourself here.

My local coffee shop is now serving Peppermint Lattes. Read: it's officially that holly-jolly-crazytime of year! A funny viral Instagram post I saw succinctly sums up things like this:

November 1-21 = Christmas

November 22 = Thanksgiving

November 23-December 25 = Christmas

If you're ready to shop for the holidays, I recommend hitting up Banana Republic's Flights of Fancy sale, featuring 40% off purchase and free 2-3 day shipping on orders $175+ for all kinds of goodies. I'd start in the denim department where I just bought myself a pair of truly excellent jeans, pictured above--perfect stretch, length, flattering fit, no joke, along with this luxe-looking fleece sweatshirt, this super versatile sweater hoodie and this striped sweater! Also spot on: this cable knit sweater, this duster cardigan, and this fitted ribbed tank. This post is sponsored by Banana Republic. LTK #ad #theNewBRLook

$49, zara

I'll be sporting this cute and cozy statement apres-ski!

1. Zara sweater, $49, zara.com

2. Isabel Marant jeans, $415, matchesfashion.com

3. Luv Aj pave hoops, $65, shopbop.com

4. Gucci tote bag, $3100, gucci.com

5. See by Chloe boots, $495, shopbop.com