LE CATCH

$298, french connection

The asymmetrical hem--something we'll be seeing a lot of next spring--gives this leather skirt an extra dose of edge.

1. Burberry sweater, $795, netaporter.com
2. J.Crew jean jacket*, $112, jcrew.com
3. French Connection leather skirt, $298, frenchconnection.com
4. Sophie Hulme bag, $291, matchesfashion.com
5. Erdem brooch, $295, netaporter.com
6. Sam Edelman boots, $140, matchesfashion.com

*Get this price and 25 to 30% store wide at J.Crew. Details here.

It's no secret that I am an ardent fan of stripes and lace--so, as you'd expect, the two of them together goes straight to the heart. I found an amazing sweater like the one above here.

$99, nine west

A great statement shoe under $100 is a rare find, much less one that is also winter-to-summer versatile.

1. Marc Jacobs sequin top, $995, modaoperandi.com
2. Henri Bendel earrings, $148, henribendel.com
3. Topshop clutch. $60, topshop.com
4. Nine West sandals, $99, ninewest.com
5. Marc Jacobs pleated skirt, $795, netaporter.com

My oldest can read and write now, so this year for the first time he wrote his own holiday wish list. I am thinking that the elves will have no problem with the airplane, helicopter and bug toys. However, since Lucky Charms and the like are banned in our house, I am not exactly sure how Santa will handle #10 above. No doubt he will try, and I am hoping while he's at it, he can attend to my list, which includes the following:

1. Fenton coral earrings
2. Hermes card holder in malachite
3. Tina Frey hand-sculpted champagne bucket (to make drinking bubbly feel even more glamorous)
4. SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (my sis swears by this miracle-working glow-inducing facial moisturizer)
5. Derek Lam everyday pea coat (on sale!)
6. Two custom name rings by Ivy Diamond Cole (inscribed with my children's names)
7. Tamara Mellon fringed leather skirt (it's crazy fun)
8. The Can't Cook Book by Jessica Seinfeld (I can cook--just not well)
9. Thakoon striped jacket (I would be hard pressed to take this thing off)
10. Good red wine

Godspeed to Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen et al!

$95, whistles

It's simple, sleek and sumptuous--and a seriously good gift, too.

1. Moschino Cheap and Chic daisy print dress, $695, netaporter.com
2.Kevia gold-plated earrings, $77, theoutnet.com
3. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture lipstick, $34, nordstrom.com
4. Whistles calf-hair clutch, $95, whistles.co.uk
5. B Brian Atwood booties, $475, shopbop.com

It was by accident that I ended up in the shoe department at Bloomingdale's over the weekend. My intention was to holiday shop for others but a restroom trip diverted me to the second floor, where I came face to face with the above Fendi shoe--the one I have been pining for all season long and was now on sale. Yes, they had my size! I tried them on, walked around, and when I made it back to my seat, three other women around me asked for a pair in their size. Turns out, we all bought this shoe. I would have shared this succes story sooner had Bloomingdales had them in stock online, but it did not. But don't fret: Neiman Marcus is now offering them on sale at 33% off--and there are still lots of sizes left--along with loads of other temptations, such as these Gucci evening sandals (33% off) and this Helmut Lang moto jacket (40% off). P.S. Bergdorf Goodman is also having a crazy good sale. Highlights include this Chloe tweed skirt (40% off), this Proenza Schouler dress (33% off) and this Elizabeth and James silk blouse (40% off).

$245, kirna zabete

I can imagine getting cozy by the fire in this chic Thakoon Addition sweater (on sale!) and a bottomless vat of hot chocolate.

1. Madewell oversize blouse, $75, madewell.com
2. Thakoon Addition striped draped cardigan, $245, kirnazabete.com
3. J.Brand mid-rise jeans, $170, netaporter.com
4. Khai Khai gold mismatched earrings, $1225, kirnazabete.com
5. Club Monaco bag, $229, clubmonaco.com
6. J.Crew boots, $358, jcrew.com

I've been wearing non-matching earrings lately--the effect is a part playful, part unpredictable. The only caveat is they have to look a little bit similar, otherwise you veer into fashion mishap territory. I usually mix earrings that have like metals or stones. That's why these Freida & Nellie sets work. I'm leaning toward the black and gold pair, myself.

$136, asos

The jewel-like beading makes this the ultimate party skirt.

1. J.Crew sweater, $79, jcrew.com
2. Kismet by Milka diamond ear cuff, $1365, shopbop.com
3. Pierre Hardy snakeskin clutch, $1645, barneys.com
4. Sophia Webster ankle strap sandals, $480, netaporter.com
5. Asos embellished lace skirt, $136, asos.com

The sales frenzy continues with Cyber Monday and here are a few more of my favorites: At Emerson Fry, I'd like to load up on everyday wearable staples such as these crisp white button-downs, like the one above and perfect-fitting t-shirts--all at 30% off, exclusively for LE CATCH readers. (Enter the code LECATCH30 to redeem the discount on full-price items only). Moda Operandi is offering deep discounts on coveted designer pieces--the kind that would make any street style star proud--such as this excellent MSGM boucle jacket (was $910, now $275!); these flashy Aquazurra booties (were $950, now $285), and this sleek Narcisco Rodriguez crepe blouse (was $695, now $210).