LE CATCH

$198, neiman marcus

The pearl-studded ankle strap, the scalloped lace, the day-to-night flat heel and the price--seriously what more could I want?!

1. Acne Studios wool-stitched sweater, $680, netaporter.com
2. H&M faux fur jacket, $79, hm.com
3 Gorjana wrap studs, $50, shopbop.com
4. Chanel cigarette bag, $500, therealreal.com
5. Badgley Mischka flats, $198, neimanmarcus.com
6. Toteme jeans, $205, netaporter.com

Who doesn't need another pair of perfect jeans in their life? Particularly if they boast the right-now, high-waist, leg-lengthening cut--and are on sale?! I do! I've been coveting these AGOLDE jeans, above, for a while now, and due to Shopbop's just-launched sale, I'm now yearning for additional stylish winter wearables like these sleek black Stuart Weitzman boots to go with my perfect jeans (or perhaps these knee-high Loeffler Randall suede boots?), the below faux fur coat by Alexa Chung, this crazy cute Love Shack Fancy fair isle cardigan, this J.O.A. leopard-print fleece, this Lioness double-breasted blazer, this Saloni super flattering, super gorgeous party dress and these Re/Done cargo pants that will work in my wardrobe forever. Score more here!

Photo: District_Edit

This Monday morning has me in Saturday-night-party mode, having just nabbed the above fete-fab Self-Portrait dress at Net-A-Porter's first-ever Friends and Family Sale. The unprecedented 25% discount is a generous (and preemptive!) pre-Thanksgiving treat, tempting me to gobble up other desirables like this stunning Mes Demoisellles velvet gown, this sparkly Rixo dress, this fringed Nanushka coat, these cropped straight-leg Re/Done jeans, these Gianvito Rossi ankle boots, this Chan Luu multi-stone necklace, and these Adidas Originals everyday-chic sneakers. Eat it all up for yourself here!

It was nearly 8PM when my friend and I sat down for dinner last night. She looked fresh and vibrant, as if she had been napping all afternoon. Far from it, she had been working and on her feet since 7 in the morning. And she was still in her office clothes (which, for the record, were eminently stylish, particularly because of this Kule cardigan she had on). "How do you you look so radiant after such a long day?" I asked, incredulously. She promptly handed over a lipstick tube, given to her at 5PM by her work-around-the-clock, super-successful, beauty-tricks-up-her-sleeve best friend. The lipstick was Armie 33 by Tom Ford Beauty, a deep red matte shade that is said to make you look picture perfect, with blue undertones to make teeth look whiter. I swear, it did all that and then some! And now it will be my hard-working secret!

Photo: Jeanne Damas

In my calendar, this is the time of year--right before the holiday season kicks into full gear--when we justifiably self-gift! We take advantage of the pre-Thanksgiving sales and the discounts and buy things we've had our eye on for weeks and maybe once we receive these treats, we wrap them up to put under the tree eventually. Or not. So, let's take a look at Moda Operandi's private sale for starters, shall we? Specifically gifts that will keep on giving to you for years on end, such the Ulla Johnson beauty, above, or these perfect Slverlake high-rise straight-leg jeans, this party-ready Alexis shoulder-tie dress, this Madeline Thompson belted cardigan (soon to be under my tree!), and this gooooorgeous Dolce & Gabanna forever-chic embellished clutch! See all for yourself here!

And just like that it feels like winter in LA. Time for my cold-weather pants to shine! They're statement-making, for sure, and they have just right heft and look-twice details. Sweaters and simple button-down blouses are their best friends--and together they crank up my everyday style several notches. I'm especially excited for these by Nanushka (immediately below), J.Crew (the gold and the snakeskin), croc-look Attico, above, Cynthia Rowley, last pic, and Ronny Kobo.

Le faux fur will fly again this season, but this time around the coats are longer and more elegant looking (and a bit old school, too!). J.Crew just came out with an ah-mazing version of the tiger-print coat, above--and it's currently 40% off! Also on sale is the Acne Studios faux fur-trimmed boucle stunner in the last image. (The shearling Coach, immediately below, is beautiful but not on sale!) Other plush options include these by Mango, Stand Studio, H&M, and French Connection.

If you're going for the gold this holiday season, might I suggest you take a look J.Crew's newest, sparkliest, offerings? The day-to-night versatility harken back the brand's better days

I'm so excited to host a cooking class for friends later this month focused on holiday cooking hacks with Thea Baumann, chef/former Goop food editor and co-author of Gwyneth Paltrow's It's All Easy. (Think filling side dishes like roasted winter squash with gremolata--yum!) For holiday dressing hacks, I'm looking to Leandra Cohen, above, who cleverly spruces up jeans and a blouse with exuberantly-festive shoes. Hello, sparkles! Any of these by Badgley Mishka (similar to above), Schutz, Sam Edelman, Giuseppe Zanotti, Miu Miu, Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin will do the trick!

Yesterday I was more voracious than usual at lunch. Not only did I wolf down my Toscana carciofi salad but I also ordered lots of treats from The Label Edition, a new Barcelona-based clothing line designed by my lunch mate Veronique Vaillant von Siebenthal. (In case you're on the west side of LA on Thursday, swing by The Draycott to shop her well-priced, super chic collection from 11-2PM!) I love the Euro-classic silhouettes and effortless elegance, as exemplified by this one-shoulder maxi, above, these dramatic denim pants, below, this vegan leather circle skirt, and this oversized yet sexy tuxedo shirt.