LE CATCH

$125, topshop

A particularly successful fly-by at Barneys the other day netted a new pair of shoes (on sale!) and this statement sweater, which I spotted on a fellow shopper and immediately purchased via my cell phone!

1. Topshop studded sweater, $125, topshop.com
2. Eddie Borgo ring, $250, shopbop.com
3. Bobbi Brown Lipstick in Hot Berry, $27, neimanmarcus.com
4. Clare V. beaded clutch, $449, clarevivier.com
5. Jimmy Choo flats, $438, netaporter.com
6. Lela Rose pleated skirt, $907, netaporter.com

An elegant holiday dinner with friends last night called for our holiday finest. My Thakoon Addition silk, floral, backless dress, a recent acquisition, was more resort-holiday than happy-holidays, but it worked. The super gorgeous Alice McCall lace dress, above, however, warrants a real tropical holiday! Take me away!

$114, miss selfridge

A bright and merry (and chic) way to sparkle this season!

1. Miss Selfridge embellished dress, $119, missselfridge.com
2. Noir Jewelry three finger ring, $150, shopbop.com
3. Lancome lipstick in Garance, $30, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Rafe faceted minaudiere, $795, neimanmarcus.com
5. Gianvito Rossi lucite heel sandals, $1125, barneys.com

A few weeks ago when open-toe season was still in full effect, I had my new fresh-looking block-heeled sandals in constant rotation. Now that Jack Frost (the LA version at least) is nipping at my heels, I'll be stepping out in the must-have closed-toe version. Yes, that's right, I'm giving my spindly stilettos a breather to sport the new block-heeled pump, which not only looks cool and different but is way easier on the feet and perhaps even more day-worthy. I love these beauts from Gianvito Rossi, Chloe, Loeffler Randall, Topshop, Nine West, Fendi and Warehouse.

Photos: A Love is Blind, Garance Dore

Fellow bloggers Camille Charriere and Pandora Sykes prove that just a few tufts of fur goes a long way in the style department. The extra warmth is also an added bonus. (Camille is wearing a wool anorak by Saks Potts and Pandora is sporting Topshop.) I'm loving these faux fur styles by H&M, Levi's, Tanya Taylor, Loeffler Randall, and Harvey Faircloth.

Photos: Camille Charriere, Pandora Sykes

$230, nordstrom

The faux fur lining ups this parka's winter-ready game!

1. Unif cable knit sweater, $197, farfetch.com
2. Topshop faux fur-lined parka, $230, nordstrom.com
3. Saint Laurent bag, $2450, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Golden Goose sneakers, $347, ssense.com
5. J.Brand jeans, $220, netaporter.com

Somehow I managed to partake in not one but three Thanksgiving meals this past holiday weekend, which perhaps explains my hankering for the oversize (read: easy on the figure!) turtleneck sweater. Its benefits are huge, after all: big and beautiful. Comfortable and cozy. And right on trend. Here are some options to consider from Michael by Michael Kors, LINE, Proenza Schouler (on sale!), Diane Von Furstenberg, Autumn Cashmere (30% off), and Madewell.

$246, matches

This pretty scalloped top will do nicely to shake up the usual jeans-and-tee uniform. It also comes in white here.

1. See by Chloe scalloped sleeve top, matchesfashion.com or nordstrom.com
2. Isabel Marant leather belted trench coat, $1180, matchesfashion.com
3. Stella McCartney jeans, $375, netaporter.com
4. Faith saddle bag, $63, asos.com
5. Kenneth Jay Lane duo sphere ring, $45, shopbop.com
6. Gucci fur-lined loafers, $995, gucci.com

I was just going through the J.Crew holiday catalog, marveling at how many of the pieces I needed/wanted, when I suddenly remembered that my identical twin Coliena shot most of the photos this past summer in Ireland! Needless to say, the pics are amazing and so is the lineup. My favorites include the belted wool trench featured below, along with this feather-trimmed cardigan, these velvet sandals, this faux fur striped scarf, this sequin cardigan, these tailored denim trousers, and this chunky cable knit sweater. P.S. pretty much everything on the site, including all of the above, is 30% off through 11/29!

*Photographer's note: While the weather delivered (it was suitably cool and moody foggy), the sheep, pictured above, were not as cooperative, given their penchant for causing traffic jams and generally ignoring the photographer's shot direction!

Here's another thing to be thankful for: Net-A-Porter's bi-annual sale, which kicked off today, and it's replete with refined staples, major party wear, and then some at up to 50% off! I'm coveting this cool Alexander Wang cable knit zip sweater, these dance floor-worthy Jimmy Choo metallic lace-up sandals, this edgy Toteme wrap skirt, this sexy Self Portrait lace dress, this dramatic feather trimmed turtleneck by No. 21, this resort-ready Michael Kors embroidered top, this McQ Alexander McQueen mini LBD, and this forever chic Missoni crochet knit bikini. Check out the whole sale here.