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This gorgeous mix and match earring situation jingles my bells! The Catbird diamond earring features dainty gold link chains that elegantly loop under the ear lobe, while the Saskia Diez tourmaline ear cuff adds some chromatic flash. Other earrings ideal for mixing and matching (and gift-giving!) come from Maria Black, WWake, Maria Tash, Hillier Bartley, Kismet by Milka, Anne Sisteron, Sydney Evan and Sophie Bille Brahe.

$59, pixie market

For me, the antidote to five days of Thanksgiving vacation, two new pet guinea pigs, and my first time ever 18-pound turkey is... an unflappably cool blouse! (P.S. Since it's Cyper Monday, it's 15% off today.)

1. Pixie Market ruffle blouse, $59, pixiemarket.com
2. Anne Sisteron white gold diamond arrow cuff, $860, annesisteron.com
3. Anne Sisteron white gold ruby cuff, $240, annesisteron.com
4. Bobbi Brown Lip Balm, $17, nordstrom.com
5. Marni drawstring bag, $1980, modaoperandi.com
6. Prada suede mules, $550, bergdorfgoodman.com
7. JBrand jeans, $220, netaporter.com

The most coveted Birkin bag in fashion land right now doesn't have a months-long wait list or a 5-digit price tag. That's because this Birkin bag is a Portuguese basket bag made famous long ago by Jane Birkin that's now all of sudden a year-round statement. Glam girls from Brooklyn to Paris and London, including Camille Rowe, Adenorah Mais, and Lucy Williams all pictured here, are teaming their Birkin baskets with thoroughly wintry coats, moto jackets and boots. It's this unexpected combo that looks so fresh and chic. Of course, this basket bag still works stylish wonders in warm weather, as demonstrated by Pandora Sykes (last pic). I found my mini $65 year-rounder here.

Photos: Adenorah Mais, Lucy Williams, Pandora Sykes

I see no reason to fight the crowds and stand on long lines when the best Black Friday sales are at my fingertips! I found some seriously compelling deals, such as this ruffled Stylekeepers top, these Valentino ballet slippers, this Chloe linen blouse, this Marc Jacobs saddle bag, this Proenza Schouler print dress, this Isabel Marant Etoile lace-trimmed blouse, and these outfit-punctuating Golden Goose sneakers (pictured above).

Statement pieces that will help you fa-la-la-la through the holidays (and beyond) are among the great offerings available at Shopbop's just-launched sale (spend $200+, get 15% off, spend $500, get 20% off, spend $800, get 25% off.) I snagged the festive Rosie Assoulin-inspired Style Mafia top, above, as well as this one, below, along with the wrap Stylekeepers, last pic, which I will also want to layer over a thin black sweater or turtleneck. More desirables include this Style Mafia top, Zimmermann blouse, this For Love & Lemons dress, this Helmut Lang tie-sleeve sweater, this striped Solace London dress, this jacket by The Great, this Rebecca Taylor lace-sleeve pullover, and this Vasic Collection bucket bag.

No, I haven't shopped for Thanksgiving provisions at the market yet (yikes!), but I have already started hunting and gathering at the various pre-Thanksgiving sales. At Netaporter, highlights include clothing both cold weather and vacation ready, such as the one-shoulder Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini statement, above, and the strapless Peter Pilotto, below. This head-turning lace dress that I wore to a recent gala is also marked down, along with these Isabel Marant boots, this Paul & Joe shearling jacket, and this holiday party-worthy Self Portrait dress. Meanwhile, over at Bergdorf Goodman, I'd be grateful for these goods by Cinq a Sept, Vince, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Tibi. You can check it all out here. And count on more great sales launching this week!

Photos: Vogue, Jane Keltner de Valle

$60, topshop

I'll be doing my (crazy/hectic) pre-Thanksgiving business in this cheerfully cute top.

1. Topshop gingham blouse, $60, topshop.com
2. Tory Burch shearling jacket, $1595, toryburch.com
3. Frame jeans, $215, netaporter.com
4. Alexander Wang bag, $330, shopbop.com
5. Adidas sneakers, $74, nordstrom.com
6. Tom Ford Lipstick in Le Mepris, $53, neimanmarcus.com

I'm loving this season's super long coats, their additional body-covering warmth, and, of course, extra stylish drama. Exceptionally good ones currently available include these by Ralph Lauren, See by Chloe, Mackage, Topshop, A.L.C, and Smythe. The Prada bag, above, is pretty excellent too. You can find a similar version here.

Thanks to a fashion insider friend, I just discovered the latest and greatest pair of jeans. Cut straight through the hips and thighs like vintage 501's, with frayed asymmetrical-cut ankles (a la Vetements) in a non-stretch, heavy-weight denim, these GRLFRND jeans are super flattering, comfortable and day to night wearable. Mine are en route!

$98, j.crew

Stripes and tulle never looked so good together!

1. J.Crew for Netaporter stripe tulle top, $98, jcrew.com
2. Ines & Marechal shearling coat, $2287, matchesfashion.com
3. Tibi cropped pants, $395, netaporter.com
4. Proenza Schouler whipstitch bucket bag, $2150, nordstrom.com
5. Estee Lauder Victoria Beckham Lipstick in Chilean Sunset, $45, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Puma sneakers, $70, shopbop.com