LE CATCH

This year Black Friday is delivering exceptional and some very much-needed retail therapy for me. Truth be told, there is almost a scary amount of good stuff on sale, starting with Shopbop's 20%-off assortment, which includes the most desirable pieces, like Sea's printed collar sweater, above, Agolde's most flattering jeans, Vince's lug-sole boots, striped sweater perfection from Demylee, and this Lele Sadoughi charm necklace. P.S. The denim discounts are particularly staggering--and beneficial for our blue jean blues. Also spectacular: the steep markdowns on high-end designers at Harvey Nichols (this Stella McCartney, this Isabel Marant and this Saint Laurent), plus Zimmermann's take-me-away sale, where I scored the stunning suit below, and this embroidered blouse, which I've had my eye on for months!

If we're going to keep wearing our leggings all day long, we might as well make them look as cute as possible, right? How about elevating them with a pair of ankle boots (these or these) and an oversized knit sweater (this, this or this), similar to the pic, above? As for the leggings themselves, now's the time to get some for way less. Lululemon is staging a Black Friday Teaser sale as is Net-a-Porter, which, of course, also offers "dressier" leggings, not made for the gym, but absolutely designed to work!

Photo: Smyth Sisters

If you'd like to beat the Black Friday crowds, might I suggest you make a beeline for Nordstrom's post-Thanksgiving sale, already in the works?! You can scoop up steals (read: holiday gifts) like the cute Madewell sweater, above, for $39! and these classic Stan Smith sneakers ($49!), but the best part is all the HOME stuff. On my wish list: this Gwyneth Paltrow-caliber Staub cocotte, this All-Clad Slow Cooker, this chic Dansk casserole dish, and Le Creuset baking dishes. So much home-sweet-home goodness right here!

It used to be I would steal my husband's hoodies, but now there is a new sweatershirt-swiper on the loose: my son, who targets mine! So, I made a very tactical decision to team up with my friends at Willy California to design the softest and cutest hooded sweatshirt that everyone in my home can wear! Plus, a portion of the sweatshirt's proceeds will benefit the Just Keep Living Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering inner-city children with tools to make healthy choices. You can find the hoodie here, along with other great holiday gifts for the boys.

Today The New York Times came out with its annual list of 100 Notable Books--which should keep us busy on the couch for weeks on end. I'm diving right in with this delightfully new best-seller, and while I'm at it, freshening up my coffee table reads, with the vibrant Anthology of Imaginary Concerts, below (think Bob Marley and NWA!) and Assouline's St. Tropez Soleil. I'm also perusing the contents of Shopbop's one-day-only designer sale, rife with riveting statements like the floral Ulla Johnson, last pic. Also worth a read: Goop's streamlined Thanksgiving menu. Perfect this year's teeny gatherings and (my lack of motivation!), and while you're there, check out its I-want-it-all gift guide. Stay safe this weekend!

Photos: Ulla Johnson

I bumped into a friend yesterday whom I haven't seen in what feels like forever. She looked as chic as ever though in a pair of gorgeous knee-high Loeffler Randall boots, Citizens of Humanity denim culottes, a tailored ALC blazer and an ah-mazing nylon olive green Birkin-like tote bag. After our quick catch-up, I thought about the significance of getting dressed these days, and, for me, how this daily ritual helps life feel a little more normal. Despite the limited number of places I can go, I still want to look like I am ready to go anywhere and everywhere (see versatile outfit above)! And I still want to buy cute things that aren't 100% practical, like this glamorous H&M sequin blouse, below, and the blingy Bauble Bar initial necklace, second down. Makes sense to stock up now at Forward by Elyse Walker's epic designer sale, featuring the prettiest dresses like the under-$300 Alexis, below, these Isabel Marant strappy sandals, this mini Givenchy bag, and this Nili Lotan shirt dress.

I'll never be as young and gorgeous as Kaia Gerber, but at least I can dress exactly like her! The supermodel's off-duty attire is rooted in basic denim, under-$100 sneakers, oversized blazers, By Far shoulder bags, and throw-on-and-go coats. She favors straight '90s-inspired jeans from Re/Done (these are her latest go-to pair), Levi's and Celine (also here). Sneakers are by New Balance (also spotted in these recently in Malibu) and Converse (in navy blue!). Coat-wise, it's all about these versions from The Reformation, A Piece Apart, and Michael by Michael Kors.

Having endured a year like no other, retailers are now staging end-of-year sales--like no other. Up first: Net-A-Porter's deep discounts on the most desirable clothing, such as the Blaze Milano check blazer, above, The Frankie Shop jumpsuit, below, the striped Ulla Johnson knit, pictured and the ready-to-go Lisa Marie Fernandez robe, last pic, plus these Stuart Weitzman lace-up boots, this Isabel Marant leather trimmed raffia bag, this classic Versace gold coin necklace, and this truly perfect oversized turtleneck from Malene Birger. Shop the huge assortment here!

If you're up for a little bit of escapism (who isn't these days?!), zip over to Ouiwant's story highlights, featuring loads of pics from my recent getaway to Costa Palmas with my sis and super glam jewelry designer Jenna Blake. Prepare for lots of escapist eye candy! And dresses for days, like the Zimmermann, above, that I'm wearing backwards, and the (on-sale) Adriana Degreas floral maxi, below. Jenna Blake's gorgeous baubles can be found here!

Photos: Cassie Robinson, Coliena Rentmeester

Might as well get this Monday off to a stylish start--and look to NYC-based Leandra Cohen for a week's worth of WFH inspo. For starters, she doesn't let the confines of her apartment curb her appetite for bold prints and standout flourishes (hello, feather trimmed pajamas, floral blouses, and pink slingbacks!). Her choice of elevated basics is also compelling: pure cotton (read: super comfy) Toteme jeans, Alex Mill men's striped button-downs, a perfectly-cut, throw-it-over-everything Anine Bing army jacket, a cozy fair isle Doen cardigan, and spot-on sneakers (Gucci, New Balance). Plus, her newest staples: Entireworld t-shirts, these ahead-of-the-curve cut-out Gucci loafers, these distressed Khaite jeans, a hard-working Wardrobe NYC double-breasted blazer, and Illesteva glasses. Try to make it a good one, people!

Photos: Leandra Cohen