LE CATCH

$110, topshop

I love the embellished, Marni-ish vibe of this statement knit, perfect for day and night!

1. Topshop embellished sweater, $110, topshop.com
2. Saks Potts shearling jacket, $1200, netaporter.com
3. Topshop bucket bag, $55, nordstrom.com
4. Puma sneakers, $75, shopbop.com
5. Vince leather leggings, $1000, netaporter.com

I've never ever been a perfume person. Strong scents give me a headache, and the number of options that don't are dizzying. But then I discovered Berber Blonde by Sana Jardin. At a dinner party the other night, while I was swilling a good glass of champagne, an intoxicating aroma of orange blossom suddenly filled the air--the fresh, just-like-nature kind that breezes into my bedroom on spring nights. We all wanted to know: where was this glorious scent coming from? That's when Amy Christiansen Si-Ahmed, an American living in London, introduced herself and announced that not only was she wearing this fragrance but that she created it! I demanded to be doused in her perfume right away, and because she generously gave me samples, I've been applying this fragrance multiple times a day ever since. I'm not the only one obsessed: when it launched at Harrod's recently, it became the best seller within the first week. Purists will appreciate that it's free of artificial colorants, parabens and formaldehydes, and the bottle is as pretty as can be. You can find it here.

I just went a little bananas shopping Shopbop's sale but I couldn't help myself: there's so much goodness to be had (including the gorgeous Ganni dress, pictured above)! Further justification: I'll be buying stuff for everyone else in the coming (pre-holiday) weeks, so now's the time to self-indulge. Here's what I snapped up: this party-ready Alexis dress, this vacay-bound Shoshanna mini, this flirty Misa maxi, and this wow-'em Nightwalker dress. Shop it all (up to 40% off) here.

$360, netaporter

What I want to wear on and off the slopes this winter! (Can't wait for Cloud Nine!)

1. Chinti and Parker cashmere sweater, $360, netaporter.com
2. Fendi patchwork fur jacket, $6800, matchesfashion.com
3. Rag & Bone messenger bag, $346, shopbop.com
4. Gianvito Rossi leather boots, $1075, netaporter.com
5. M.i.H Jeans, $240, netaporter.com

I don't normally dress up for Halloween but this year I signed up for two costumes: Cleopatra, which I donned over the weekend (see pic here!) and Chic Devil, composed of a (stylish) red lace dress, red coat and horns. I have to admit: dressing up has been more fun than I previously thought, and it's actually inspired me--along with these pics here--to add more sparkly (surprise!) drama to my everyday uniform. I plan to go for it right now with this season's big and blingy earrings, set to transform any old outfit. Loving these by Annie Costello Brown, Anne Sisteron, Rosantica, Oscar de la Renta, Stella + Ruby, and Mango (similar to pic below). Happy Halloween!

Fall arrived overnight in LA. Yesterday morning I was in a bikini. Today, I'm wrapped up in a cozy sweater and jeans. Thus, the timing of this sweater find is perfect. The lace-up sleeves make it sexy and statement-y, and its price can't be beat. I also wouldn't mind staying warm in these standout knits by Ella Moss, Ganni, Pixie Market, Loewe, J.Crew and Tory Burch.

My friend's no-fail, go-to party shoes are vintage sequin boots, but this season, she has reason to bust them out on a regular, everyday basis. That's because others are wanting to join this trendy sparklefest, thanks to all the glittery outfit-making options on offer. Chanel's boots and loafers are a cult favorite, but these by Madewell, J.Crew, Golden Goose, and Jimmy Choo are also fun.

Here I am in Conde Nast Traveler's November issue, just out on news stands now! (The snap, above, was taken by my mom and texted to me!) In the article, which you can read here, I highlight my packing strategies (Russian Doll method: bag within a bag within a bag--hence lots of options on the ground), what's in my dopp kit (this, this, this and this), and plane-friendly layers that go the extra mile, like these by Harvey Faircloth (above), Mango, and J.Crew. Plus, shopping tips!

You all know about my current dress-only routine, but what you don't know is that once it stops being a bazillion degrees in LA, I'm going to give pants-only a whirl (rather than return to jeans). I want only the outfit-making kind though, the pair that just pulls everything together and, like a one-and-done dress, gets me off and running lickety-split. For example(s): these by Sea, above, Edition10, J.Crew, James Jeans, Joseph, and The Reformation.

My sis and I--and 150 others!--sailed into Santa Barbara this weekend to celebrate a friend's milestone birthday. Not only was the lush, seaside setting spectacular, but so was the fashion. I'm talking dresses galore, day and night. (Coco's dress, above left, is by Rhode Resort and mine is Mango. I also busted out this festive sequin Alexis dress on Friday night.) Other fanciful frocks that caught my eye at the festivities: this Lela Rose lace lovely, this Zimmermann off-the-shoulder (my sister also brought this one), and C/Meo Collective.