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It actually cooled down in LA the other night just enough for me to bust out my new faux fur citron-hued Topshop vest. Yes, I already own more fur vests than is practical or even sane, especially in LA, but this layering staple is so easy to justify, with its ability to be worn under my army and moto jackets and over filmy dresses and, well, really just about anything, as demonstrated in the pics above and below (note how they're worn in both warm and cold climates). Plus, the citron color is so different, so unexpected, so not like seasons past. Just so good! Spurred by my pat-myself-on-the-back-enthusiam (and in the wake of compliments I received the other night!), I sought out a few more furry, fresh-looking vests, like this one and this one from Dorothy Perkins, both so tempting (and inexpensive!), along with these plush guys from Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Steve Madden, and Scotch & Soda. Love and desire them all!

Photos: Pinterest, Lee Oliveira

$180, netaporter

Found: a glamorous answer to the unglamorous destination (gym, school, market etc.) outfit question...

1. All Saints t-shirt, $105, allsaints.com
2. Topshop chain link necklace, $40, topshop.com
3. American Vintage cotton terry biker jacket, $180, netaporter.com
4. Rag & Bone jeans, $198, netaporter.com
5. Loft tote bag, $49, loft.com
6. E. Porselli for J.Crew ballet flats, $325, jcrew.com

This pink and black LNA striped tank

An early morning mission to buy my sons more socks at the Gap (why do they insist on running around in them outside without shoes on???) led to--booya!--some nice surprises for me. Like, namely, this Celine-inspired color-blocked coat that sold out weeks ago is now in stock again. And it's 35% off, along with everything else at the Gap, including this cute striped sweater and this spot-on plaid moto jacket. But that's not all. From Gap's site, I got directed over to Piperlime, which is also hosting a great sale, featuring some of my wardrobe stalwarts including ClareVivier's leopard clutch, above, at 20% off, plus Current/Elliot's distressed jeans, Sabine's quilted vegan leather bomber jacket, and these Belle by Sigerson Morrison suede ankle booties. Perhaps I should start sock shopping more often?!

P.S. Both sales end tomorrow and their sister co Old Navy is 30% off too. I wore this Old Navy blouse at the beach all weekend and you can get it for $24. Use code THANKYOU at checkout for the discounts.

Photo: Sincerely Jules

$75, warehouse

It's rare to find a bag that's as roomy, errand-proof, iPad-accommodating, and perhaps most importantly (for me) Lego project-friendly as it is fantastically chic. And how about those red zippers?!

1. J.Crew embellished sweater, $398, jcrew.com
2. Whistles jacket, $206, whistles.co.uk
3. Warehouse tote bag, $75, warehouse.andotherbrands.com
4. Madewell flats, $98, madewell.com
5. Current/Elliot distressed jeans, $228, netaporter.com

$130, topshop

My kids insisted we take out and put up the Halloween decorations this week. Which means the holiday hoopla is soon to come! This is the type of skirt that will see me through all the egg nog and gingerbread houses--in flashy, fun, piece-of-cake style.

1. Marc Jacobs fisherman sweater, $695, netaporter.com
2. YSL Rouge Pur Couture in Rouge Laque, $34, nordstrom.com
3. Ottoman Hands ring, $74, asos.com
4. Diane Von Furstenberg clutch, $245, shopbop.com
5. Fendi pumps, $1050, nordstrom.com
6. Topshop sequin pencil skirt, $130, topshop.com

Just in case you have not yet met, allow me to introduce you to Spring 2014's "it" shoe: the t-strap heel. Burberry's needle-heeled, wide-strap version, rendered in eye-popping hues like coral (above) and neon green, will likely be the season's most coveted. Stylist Giovanna Battaglia, below, who has a knack for pioneering trends, wore t-straps straight through New York Fashion Week and Taylor Tomasi Hill followed suit with her Alaia's in London. Since the Burberry's will not be available for months, I've been poking around for some options that are wear-this-very-minute fabulous. So far I've discovered these lovelies from Fendi (seriously drooling over these!), Dolce & Gabbana, Topshop, and Steve Madden. Let me know if you turn up any good ones.

Photo: Pinterest, Harper's Bazaar

$99, shopbop

These earrings pull off the impossible: they are both easy bohemian and full-on glamorous and look crazy expensive but are reasonably priced. Now look how they work magic too...

1. Lela Rose lace print dress, $1895, netaporter.com
2. Deepa Gurnani crystal earrings, $99, shopbop.com
3. Edie Parker clutch, $1295, barneys.com
4. Dior Rouge lipstick in Iconic, $34, nordstrom.com
5. Manolo Blahnik sandals, $825, bergdorfgoodman.com