LE CATCH

Gold is always good, but silver has a fresh new shine right now. Especially in these subdued times. Current snaps from London Fashion Week, featured here, reveal silver chains beaming on bags and shoes. Chunky silver link necklaces are also dazzling, effecting an overall casual edge. I would like to shine with this Jennifer Zeuner silver choker, this Paco Rabanne chainmail bracelet, this Yuzefi silver link-handle bag (pictured below), and these Gucci chain-strap flats. P.S. I also love the silver chain leather belt, below. Anyone know its provenance?

A friend of mine recently renovated her garage into an impeccably chic guest house (A.K.A: kids' cave/WFH office). When I visited her last week, there were all kinds of creative flourishes to take in, such as the unexpected khaki-colored bathroom tiles, whitewashed chevron brick floors, and vintage copper light fixtures. However, there was also one eye-catcher that I could actually take away to my own home! Perched on the raw wood floating shelves were heavy, hand-hewn-looking ceramic bowls--like the cool kind you'd find at Gjusta. I picked one up and discovered they're from Target! Hallelujah! Turns out the whole collection (and my favorite the Tilley Bowl) is up for the taking here!

Long gone are the days spent mostly out of the house, bopping around from here to there and everywhere in between with my life in my bag. Now it's just me, my wallet, my phone--and a lip gloss, if I remember. Enter Rouje's cute wallet above, with a detachable lipstick-holding strap! Genius and chic--for $155! Also cute: Clare V's phone case bag, last, pic, which, of course, I'd monogram, Loewe's go-with-everything mini pouch, this chain-handle mini Gucci, the Peter Do silver case, below and this mini but mighty Wandler cross-body.

Our most trusted wardrobe workhorses have never worked harder during the past seven(!) months. Now that fall is in the air, another all-time closet MVP--the cable knit fisherman sweater--is poised to join the team. She looks a little sleeker though this season, with a slightly (not too much) oversize fit and yet a lot less bulk. My absolute new favorite comes from Loulou Studio, above, but I also like the fits of these by Isabel Marant and Anthropologie.

The one upside to flying the (un)friendly skies right now is that the airlines are actually trying to be nice to their customers. My sister experienced this firsthand the other day, after flying from NY to LA and accidentally leaving behind her new leather Zara blazer on board. She assumed she'd never see it again, however, American Airlines not only found her jacket--but even delivered it to her door! Meanwhile, while I was winging around the World Wide Web, I found these $35 chain-link Asos shoes, below, (it also comes in tweed), with the help of @greatthingsibought, plus these truly perfect A.P.C. x GOOP's trouser-like jeans, last pic. That's the weekly wrap, people, happy weekend!

This season's knit vest trend was one I thought I could easily skip, but then this snap popped up on my feed and--changed my mind. What's particularly good about this one (by Mango) is that it can be worn on its own or layered over a blouse. Plus, it's $50! P.S. Mango has some other new stylish treats up its fall sleeves, all exhibited here: The faux leather aviator jacket, faux leather button-up shirt (last two pics) and the striped zip-up knit.

Keeping things simple isn't always so simple. Often it requires rigorous editing. Uniqlo executes this flawlessly, with its just-launched fall collection. It's a pared-down line-up of everyday basics, updated and perfected. Each and every single piece offers versatility, comfort and endless longevity, all in a neutral palette and all excessively affordable. My faves: the $49 chunky turtleneck and perfectly-cut trousers, above (both rendered in other great colors), the padded trench, below, the sweatsuit and crisp white suit. I'll take it all, thank you very much!

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Sorry, I had to pounce when I came across this Chanel-like jacket (inspired by above) and these sandals, below. Yes, they're blatant knock-offs--but they won't bankrupt me! Other amazing derivatives: this Alexander Wang-spirited pearl-trimmed turtleneck,

Now that I've watched The Social Dilemma, I'm pretty convinced that surveillance capitalism put Sandra Sauceda--and her penchant for showboating baggy khakis--on my radar. Successfully lured in by her stylish Instagram feed (discovered via Pinterest, I should add), I'm now in the market for some of my own sleek slacks to finesse. What I've found so far: these alluring pants from The Frankie Shop (I also LOVE these ones in faux leather!), above, Three Graces London, Veronica Beard, Anine Bing and The Reformation.

Photos: Sandra Sauceda

$168, j.crew

Go up a size in this wildly cute puffer jacket for purr-fect layering.

1. J.Crew leopard print puffer jacket, $168, jcrew.com
2. JBrand straight-leg jeans, $250, netaporter.com
3. Mango trench coat, $199, mango.com
4. Gelareh Mizrahi chain bag, $325, shopbop.com
5. Bottega Veneta boots, $1100, bottegaveneta.com