LE CATCH

$85, moda operandi

This clutch had me with its of-the-moment pom pom accessory. The vibrant red hue and graphic stripe are additional bonuses.

1. MSGM dress, $526, matchesfashion.com
2. House of Harlow 1960 ring set, $58, shopbop.com
3. Etienne Aigner clutch, $85, modaoperandi.com
4. Jimmy Choo pumps, $595, netaporter.com

I had dinner the other night with a friend--whom I consider my oracle of must-read books--and while she was telling me about some of her favorites (Luckiest Girl Alive, Permission to Parent, Ashley's War), I got distracted by her gorgeously decadent-looking earrings. Now I'm thrilled that I can dazzle in my own pair, too!

With fall's must-have Celine and Chanel shoes, above, out and about (i.e. everywhere!), I'm getting the itch to splurge on a few of my own seasonal updates. I'm referring specifically to investment pieces that will define/pull together/freshen up my cold weather outfits, the ones I will wear consistently and for years to come. On my wishlist: this everyday-worthy Chloe bag (because it's not the one everyone has!), this sporty-elegant Altuzarra jacket, this Isabel Marant striped sweater, these Gianvito Rossi black pumps, this party-ready off-the-shoulder wool Jacquemus dress (that's sold out everywhere else), these Alexander Wang boots, this coated lace ALC skirt, this stunning and wallet-friendly ear cuff, and this dramatic Alexander McQueen coat. Rest assured, I will be adding to this list!

Cape-like and edgy-cool, this is exactly the kind of sweater a Parisian girl--and moi aussi!--would wear to run around on a brisk fall day.

Now that the fashion tribe has moved to London for the shows, it will be interesting to see if New York's biggest runway trends--i.e., the florals, high ruffled necklines, fringe, crochet, slip dresses and bare shoulders--will make their way across the pond. One street style look that has sailed over successfully is the white t-shirt. It's suddenly all the rage again, but doing its usual work, teaming up reliably with everything from easy jeans to statement skirts to proper trousers. My favorite current versions are by Acne Studios (last pic), Citizens of Humanity, Stateside, Rag & Bone, Adam Lippes and Topshop.

Photos: Vogue, Racked, Look de Pernille

$345, shop bazaar

I love this sexy, shoulder-baring take on the fisherman sweater.

1. Intermix sweater, $345, intermixonline.com
2. Elizabeth and James ring, $75, shopbop.com
3. Chloe python bag, $3700, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. J.Crew boots, $298, jcrew.com
5. Kenzo skirt, $395, netaporter.com

My latest bout of shoe envy has just been resolved, thanks to these new Everlane pointy toe flats, which will make up for the above Tabitha Simmons pair I missed out on earlier this year. Score! P.S. There is a new version of the Tabitha Simmons that's also worth considering!

I've been on the hunt for a pair of everyday pants that aren't jeans. Ones that are stylish, comfortable and everywhere-friendly. Like my favorite blues, they need to be exceedingly accommodating, able to be teamed with heels, flats and sneakers. In other words: impossibly versatile. Vogue editor Virgina Smith, above, photographed earlier this week in New York, offers up a solid solution: a pair of new and improved khakis. Unlike their dowdy predecessor, this version is cropped, with a modern relaxed fit. They're clearly cool enough to go to fashion shows but also practical for mundane errand-running. I like! I found these options from Mango (love!), Zara, and J.Crew.

Photo: Vogue

$395, moda operandi

Here's a very good reason to give that old, work-ready, black pencil skirt a rest.

1. Vivienne Westwood blouse, $350, netaporter.com
2. Maison Margiela gold cuff, $855, shopbop.com
3. Clare V tote bag, $499, shopbop.com
4. Vince booties, $425, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Derek Lam 10 Crosby skirt, $395, modaoperandi.com

It's loud and clear: big earrings are back. They're currently on display in New York this week, and the bigger, it seems, the better. Credit Celine, of course, for this great comeback (pictured above and immediately below), but you can find big beauts elsewhere, like these by Adia Kibur, Maiyet, Asha, Alexis Bittar, Tory Burch, Aurelie Bidermann, Rebecca Minkoff, J.Crew, and Chanel.

Photos: Tommy Ton, French Vogue