LE CATCH

The holiday frenzy is just starting to encroach on my calendar, and I'm thinking why not more statement tops in lieu of festive dresses? It's an easy way out after all. I'd like to make an impressive turn in blouses like these from Hellessy, Johanna Ortiz, Tibi, Storets, Asos, and Banana Republic.

$138, gap

Gap nails this season's retro ski jacket trend with this cute striped puffer, which I want to layer under my winter coat on the coldest winter days.

1. Gap puffer jacket, $138, gap.com
2. A.P.C. wool coat, $620, netaporter.com
3. L'Agence jeans, $230, netaporter.com
4. Edie Parker suede and linen bucket bag, $1595, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. H&M metallic boots, $49, hm.com

To distract us during this high-stress election day, H&M offers up some cheap thrills, including this office-to-out-and-about, plum-colored satin skirt, this beaded wool sweater, these low-heeled (Celine-ish) pumps, and this faux fur coat. Now back to CNN...

$240, topshop

Several strategic cut-outs, romantic ruffles and an alluring backless silhouette add up to party ready!

1. Topshop silk dress, $240, topshop.com
2. Percossi Papi gold and enamel ring, $1785, netaporter.com
3. Catbird gold ring, $45, netaporter.com
4. MAC Helmut Newton Matte Liquid Lip Color in Chateau M, $21, nordstrom.com
5. Loeffler Randall clutch, $350, shopbop.com
6. Manolo Blahnik sandal, $725, bergdorfgoodman.com

These new J.Crew chambray pajamas are almost too cute to sleep in! In fact, I'd have no qualms wearing the grosgrain ribbon-trimmed top (way) outside of my house, even to a work meeting with a pair of sleek black pants.

$39, h&m

I'm going to hop on the holiday party circuit in this fun velvet sandal.

1. Isabel Marant Etoile blouse, $405, matchesfashion.com
2. Whistles fur jacket, $2500, whistles.com
3. Frame Denim jeans, $450, netaporter.com
4. Luv Aj ring set, $100, shopbop.com
5. Gucci bag, $1390, neimanmarcus.com
6. H&M velvet mules, $39, hm.com

A couple of weeks ago, I attended Beautycounter x Target's launch party at the Sunset Tower Hotel, not only to celebrate my friend Gregg Renfrew (above left), who founded this awesome line of chemical-free skin-care products and cosmetics but because I am genuinely thrilled that this safe, straight-forward and effective beauty brand is even more accessible to everyone. And since I'm considered "Friends and Family" to the line, I thought I'd share my special discount with you--20% off with the code SAFERWORKS at checkout through 11/13. Shop it all here.

Just thought you might want to know that loads of perfect jeans, crisp coats, day-to-night heels and other great winter essentials are up to 40% off at Nordstrom now through 11/13. I'm talking cute cropped jeans like these by Joe's as well everyday-worthy pairs by Frame, Paige and J Brand. Also tempting: this cashmere and wool trench from Vince, this Tibi pleat hem dress, this Joie striped sweater, this Elizabeth and James bow-neck blouse, this Rebecca Taylor double breasted blazer, these Rag & Bone espadrille slip-ons, and this Parker flutter sleeve top.

So excited to be featured on GOOP today, talking about acclimating to LA, the best things about working on LE CATCH, and what I like to do off-line. Plus, a few of my latest and greatest shopping finds. Check it all out here!

Photo: Angi Welsch

Ever since I spotted Milan-based blogger Tamu McPherson at Paris Fashion Week in this chic sweater-over-skirt outfit, I've searched high and low for a similar looking extra-long, side-slit pullover that I could throw over one of the many pleated skirts I have in my own closet. The look is so edgy and unexpected, and I love the textures, layers, and thrown-together vibe. A sweater like this, I think, would look equally stylish with a pair of sleek tailored pants or jeans. Then yesterday I found this Storets sweater that fits the bill--at a price that can't be beat!