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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.

A Monday night out heralded the start of holiday partying--and dressing up--for me. While I love slipping into a dress (I wore this La Double J last night along with an opulent glow c/o a True Botanicals facial--see here!), I plan on turning to new-again silk blouses to see me through many fun soirees. Easy but elegant, all the way! And thoroughly easy to execute in lovelies like the ($112) LOEIL, below, this classic, goes-with-everything Frame button-down, above, this pretty ARoss Girl x Soler, Ulla Johnson, Asos, and Pixie Market.

$59, h&m

Breezing into this fall day like. . .

1. Balenciaga sweater, $950, netaporter.com
2. Re/Done jeans, $265, netaporter.com
3. H&M parka, $59, hm.com
4. Kate Spade New York ring, $108, shopbop.com
5. Prada printed nylon mesh bag, $1270, luisaviaroma.com
6. Stuart Weitzman patent slingbacks, $365, neimanmarcus.com

It's 80 degrees here in LA and, reportedly, for the foreseeable future--and I am not at all complaining. But to give my dresses a little seasonal, fall-time update, I like the idea of styling them with pants, as shown here. The kind of frocks that can finesse this look are midi-length, nipped in at the waist, and open in the front, plus fluid and feminine to counterbalance the bottoms. Exactly like these versatile dresses from Staud (last pic), C/Meo Collective, The Reformation, Ganni, and Asos (similar to immediately below).

$228, madewell

These chic, shearling-lined boots are now on repeat through the deep freeze.

1. Vince cashmere sweater, $425, netaporter.com
2. House of Holland checked wool blazer, $770, netaporter.com
3. Bauble Bar huggie earring set, $44, shopbop.com
4. Prada clutch, $375, therealreal.com
5. Scosha signet ring, $775, shopbop.com
6. Madewell boots, $228, madewell.com
7. J.Crew corduroy jeans, $110, netaporter.com