LE CATCH

I've always been a ruffle girl, and fortunately, there's no better time to be one than this season, as feminine frills are in full bloom, ornamenting tops to fanciful Victorian effect. I prefer these pretty possibilities by Clu (on sale*), Tibi, Chloe, BCBG, Rosie Assoulin, Sportmax, Gucci, and Pixie Market. (Note: there can be too much of this good thing as I wanted Miu Miu's ground-breaking version, but it looked too Little House on The Prairie when I tried it on in Paris.)

* This top is on sale at Shopbop, which is currently offering 40% off select styles through 11/6. Shop the surprise sale here.

$85, topshop

This shearling lined suede clutch marries an easy, tuck-under-your-arm shape with a plush, luxurious texture.

1. Veronica Beard dress, $650, nordstrom.com
2. Topshop faux fur vest, $110, topshop.com
3. Topshop shearling clutch, $85, topshop.com
4. Jimmy Choo, $995, nordstrom.com

$116, warehouse

Feather trim flounces up this leather skirt--and then some!

1. Iro striped sweater, $240, netaporter.com
2. Katie Rowland moon claw earrings, $280, shopbop.com
3. Karl Lagerfeld clutch, $185, luisaviaroma.com
4. Prada booties, $890, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Warehouse feather trimmed leather skirt, $116, warehouse.andotherbrands.com

I love the sporty/sexy lace-up detailing on Isabel Marant's lace up sweater, above, but I am not head over heels about its price. Thus, I was thrilled to discover this wallet-friendly, equally compelling version here.

Photo: Vogue

I bought a studded white fisherman sweater in Paris earlier this month that I've been wearing like bananas. And now I am going to continue the trend deep into winter with this warm and cozy Zara turtleneck.

Currently at 35,000 feet, on a flight back to LA, my old battered carry-on suitcase in the overhead bin, I'm thinking I need a upgrade, one that would in an ideal world involve a monogram and gorgeous leather trim, like the Globe Trotters, above. But since this suitcase is about as pricey as plane ticket to Timbucktu, I could also fly in style with these options, all owned/recommended by my frequent flying friends: Briggs & Riley (which is expandable), Rimowa (so light!), Samsonite (made with forever durable canvas), Tumi (my husband's go to) and Flight 001 (easy and practical).

Photo: Sofia Sanchez de Betak

Courtesy of a friend I had dinner with last night, I have a new jean obsession, and it's called Amo. These jeans are distinctly cool in that they're vented at the ankles, perfectly faded and crazy amazing ridiculously flattering. And it seems I am not the only one head over heels, as I just came across this pic of Sienna Miller in Vogue, arriving in Rome, wearing her own pair. P.S. That she would fly in these jeans also says a lot about their comfort and versatility. I also love this pair here.

Photo: Vogue

The anything-but-black biker jackets I am seeing out and about are compelling in that they come across as elegant, sophisticated and decidedly fresh-looking, while still offering the same closet staple value: wear with everything and throw over your shoulders and go. I'm loving these versatile neutral-hued versions by Iro, Ganni, T By Alexander Wang, Whistles and Maison Scotch.

$298, trademark

Scallop detailing gives this top an edgy, cool--yet still work-friendly--vibe.

1. Trademark scalloped blouse, $298, trade-mark.com
2. Maison Margiela multi rings, $495, shopbop.com
3. Yves Saint Laurent Kiss & Love Rogue Pur Couture in 13 Le Orange, $36, nordstrom.com
4. Tory Burch shearling bucket bag, $525, nordstrom.com
5. Miu Miu pumps, $1250, netaporter.com
6. Trademark skirt, $398, trade-mark.com

Thanks to LA's endless summer (with temps continuing to hover around 80 degrees for the next week!), I've been getting lots of play out of my Vita Kin dress, above, which I love and, taking into account all the stop-me-on-the-street compliments the dress gets, it seems many other people do, too! Unfortunately, this handmade piece is long sold out, but today I discovered similar intricately embroidered versions for a lot less money here (see below). I bought this striking boho top, which will work just as well when the mercury finally dips!