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London-based photographer Jessie Bush, above, called 2020 the year we drink wine in our sweats. On this jittery day, I could not agree more! So, anyone up for a distraction? How about we entertain some stylish sweats at least, like this, this, this and this. If not, then may I suggest a look at the just-in sale stash of Ulla Johnson at The Outnet (including the statement crochet cardigan, below)? Also love this and this! Or a browse around West Elm's Warehouse Sale (here, here and here). If you feel truly motivated, jump-start your holiday shopping at these well-edited sources, here and here. Other good ideas: dig into this quick anti-anxiety read from GOOP, or download my latest go-to My Soul Vibe meditation app!

Even though I just dialed my clock back for Daylight Savings, I'm kicking off this week by leaping forward to next Spring--specifically to Celine's rendition of it. It looks both familiar ('80s-inspired striped blouses) and completely unrecognizable (sports bras!?). Overall, however, the collection is youthful and very wearable. Plus, there are pieces I can wear presently (and feel ahead of the game), like the ballet slippers, above, poised to be the shoe of the season (this iteration by Margaux fits the bill perfectly), Chelsea boots (here, here and here), faded loose-fitting jeans (yes, yes, and yes!), collarless jackets (here and here), striped button-downs (here and here) and made for layering cropped hoodie. Oh, and a sleek baseball cap to cap things off! Onward!

Well, that was fast, October! At least it blew in some cool new things my way, including the best birthday gift from my best friends (Jenna Blake's gold heart necklace, below), Netflix's The Queen's Gambit (obsessed), and the latest Fashion Institute Galley Auction (ends 11/1), featuring artists' perspectives on the Spring 2021 designer collections (my faves below). Plus, Haute Haney's super luxe made-to-order loungewear-meets-partywear set, above, just launched. Also new to my repertoire: these super flattering Citizens of Humanity jeans (that my sister has tried to steal from me--TWICE!), GOOPGENES' Nourishing Repair Body Butter (working overtime right now during these Santa Anas), Molly Sims' 30-day Bootcamp (so, so good!), and these ribbed wide-leg pants from The Frankie Shop. Happy Halloween, all!

Getting out of town is all I want to do these days, and Moda Operandi's Lisa Aiken demonstrates how I can wing it, super stylishly. Her recent getaway to Nantucket packed in easy straight-leg jeans, wear-with-everything Nike Air Max sneakers (also here), Toteme tank tops, relaxed Vince pants, Uniqlo cashmere sweaters ($50 a pop!), an oversized white Jacquemus blazer, a Le17 September maxi coat, and Khaite knits. P.S. Moda Operandi is staging a 25% off Fall Sale!

Photos: Lisa Aiken

It makes sense that fleece looks fresher this fall. Designers correctly assumed we'd be living in the softest stuff possible, and so they spun out tons of stylish options to suit everyone. The ones that really nail comfy and chic include The Reformation's coat, above, Madewell's popover jacket, this belted Vanessa Bruno (last pic), this denim-trimmed Sandy Liang (on sale!), and this luxe-looking oversized See By Chloe.

My current kick-back-and-relax pant is the cuffed chino. They're loose, casual but still sharp looking, plus everywhere-friendly. My current go-to's come from Club Monaco, below, See by Chloe (on sale!), Saint Laurent, and The Frankie Shop, above, or in this lighter color. And I like them with outfit-elevating pieces like this Cinq a Sept feather trimmed sweater ($158!), this floral puff-sleeve Misa, and this Chanel-spirited Sandro (on sale)!

My sis and I have honed the science of borrowing clothes from each other, but, I must admit, she is better at borrowing pieces from me more often. In order to mitigate this, I think I need to point her in Mango's direction, so she can load up on the above fringed jacket (instead of pinching my Max Mara), the faux leather cargo pants, and the wear-over-everything trench coat, so we can make things a little more equal!

$79, mango

This fringed sweater is seeing me through this cool and cloudy string.

1. Mango fringed sweater, $79, mango.com

2. Deadwood leather pants, $300, netaporter.com

3. Marc Jacobs Beauty Lip Creme in Very Merry Cherry, $30, harveynichols.com

4. Bauble Bar ring set, $58, shopbop.com

5. Longchamp Le Pliage personalized tote, $380, longchamp.com

6. Adidas Superstar sneakers, $100, netaporter.com

Can't believe we're blowing into puffer season, but at least we have unbelievably good options to choose from. This year it's all about a luxe leather one, pictured above, but my favorites are faux (i.e., refreshingly affordable at under $200) and hail from The Gap (60% off!), Avec Les Filles and Mango, below.