cyber monday
Monday, November 26
This Gucci (ponyhair D'orsay!) get, reduced by 30 percent, is just one example of the seriously tempting deals I've come across this Cyber Monday. Here's a quick round-up of some other great finds. Flex your fingers and go!
This dainty chain link ring is gorgeous and subtly elegant.
How delicious is this Alexander Wang wallet?
Cute little everyday earrings to give away--or better yet, keep!
*Use code CC25OFF to get 25% off all orders at Charm & Chain through December 14 (the ring above will be $22).
the trimmings
Monday, November 26
The zip-off leather hem makes these black jeans seriously sleek, totally eye-catching, and, of course, majorly versatile. Oh, the ways to wear them...
1. Erdem silk blouse, $890, netaporter.com
2. Madewell double-breasted coat, $268, madewell.com
3. Theyskens' Theory bag, $532, ssense.com
4. Topshop ankle strap heels, $110, topshop.com
5. J Brand zip-off hem jeans, $328, shopbop.com
the best of black friday
Friday, November 23
Why fight the crowds and stand on long lines when the best Black Friday sales are at your fingertips? I scoured the online racks and found some seriously compelling deals, including the highly coveted Proenza Schouler PS11 tote, above, reduced by 30% at Netaporter (you don't see that everyday!). Some more fantastic finds below.
*Use code CC25OFF to get 25% off all orders at Charm & Chain through December 14 (the earrings above will be $371).
on bead
Friday, November 23
Crazily embellished. Insanely gorgeous. So perfect for the holiday hysteria. But wait: can you imagine with white jeans next summer? Yes!!!!
1. River Island beaded shell top, $79, asos.com
2. Karl Donoghue shearling stole (40% off), $710, netaporter.com
3. Topshop army jacket, $96, topshop.com
4. Henri Bendel lucite clutch, $98, henribendel.com
5. 3.1 Phillip Lim pumps, $475, shopbop.com
6. J. Crew silk wool capri pants, $288, jcrew.com
fur a good time...
Wednesday, November 21
When the thermometer takes a plunge later this winter, Chewbacca's fur is exactly what I'll want/need to keep warm--and up-to-the-minute stylish. Here are some faux fur jackets that are downright hot: a black shaggy fur Rachel Zoe (on sale!), a color-blocked Mod Cloth (similar to above), and a white Mongolian cape-like Asos or belted brown version. Plus, more furry strategies for keeping the deep freeze at bay.
proenza score
Wednesday, November 21
Looks like Black Friday has descended early on The Outnet. And the sale's piece de resistance is this iconic Proenza Schouler striped raffia skirt--talk about making an entrance at a party, thank you very much--reduced by 60 percent. (Oh, and I also found these crazy good marked down goodies by Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and James Perse.)
1. Rebecca Taylor crepe silk blouse, $180, shopbop.com
2. Suzanna Dai crystal drop earrings*, $142, charmandchain.com
3. Nine West clutch, $75, ninewest.com
4. River Island embellished sandals, $79, asos.com
5. Proenza Schouler raffia skirt, $398, theoutnet.com
*Use the code CC25OFF at checkout to get this price as well as 25% off everything else at Charm & Chain through December 14.
gift edit: jewelry
Wednesday, November 21
Every year I am the knucklehead who always waits until the very last minute to do my holiday shopping. I cannot tell you why this is the case, except that online shopping has enabled me to do this and, I might add, made it exceptionally easy. But I vow this year will be different. After all, it would be nice to give away some more personalized items, like a monogrammed bag, for example, which needs a few weeks' lead time (I'll show you my faves in the next few days!). I thought I'd share my gift edit with you, so you can get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Each week from now until Christmas, I will round up my favorite picks. Today I present you with some baubles that are so irresistibly good (i.e., blingy yet budget-friendly), you'll be tempted to buy some for yourself! Case in point: the Tory Burch stunners, above, which I swooned over at a press preview last summer. "Santa" will be putting it in my stocking. More below...
A dainty, everyday-wearable necklace is always a crowd-pleaser, and this one with a pave shark tooth pendant (very Givenchy-inspired and so easy to layer with other necklaces!) has the perfect amount of bite.
This stack of studded rings manages to be edgy and crazy glamorous at once. P.S. You can remove the center ring to wear alone. Versatile = very good gift!
Great for minimalists and maximalists: This wraparound snake bracelet will look good on its own or mixed with a jumble of bracelets.
A custom gift, like this little 14-karat gold fill monogrammed ring, screams thoughtfulness.
These gorgeous drop earrings have an earthy luxe vibe, and the jade-colored stone flatters every skin tone.
A Marni statement necklace imparts fashion-insider-chic. Always good.
You know what they say: Diamonds are a girl's best friend--even when they're crystals! These earrings are made with perfectly blingy Swarovski crystals.
*Use the code CC25OFF at checkout to get this price as well as 25% off everything else at Charm & Chain through December 14.
my reach
Tuesday, November 20
On those mornings when I have less than five minutes to get dressed, I always reach for an outfit-making piece that doesn't need much else, apart from a simple pair of pants and a top. This leather-trimmed, fringed (love!) boucle statement jacket (on sale through November 21!) fits the bill--and then some.
1. Kain t-shirt $90, netaporter.com
2. Mango fringe boucle jacket $129, mango.com
3. Jerome Dreyfuss bag $730, forwardbyelysewalker.com
4. Matt Bernson wedge boots $245, shopbop.com
5. J. Crew black jeans* $125, jcrew.com
*I've been wearing these jeans like crazy. They're super flattering, amazingly comfortable, and perfectly cropped.
fade in
Monday, November 19
When Who What Wear's Katherine Power showed up at a Lucky cover shoot last year wearing a pair of faded jeans, I was inspired to put them into heavier rotation myself. And to keep them looking fresh and more polished, I've been teaming them with unexpected, fancier pieces, like stylist Giovanna Battaglia, above. My jeans are by Paige, and they're perfectly faded and fit like a glove. I also love these flattering light-washed pairs from Current Elliot (on sale), J. Brand, and Citizens of Humanity.
sparklers
Monday, November 19
These studs are demure and versatile enough to be an everyday go-to, but they're also fantastically sparkly and original-looking. They'd light up any old outfit, like this...
1. J. Crew leopard silk chiffon top, $138, jcrew.com
2. Lauren Wolf druzy stud earrings, $165, shopbop.com
3. Dana Ettenger crystal pendant necklace, $253, shopbop.com
4. Isabel Marant coat, $2005, netaporter.com
5. Marais USA ankle strap flats, $125, shopbop.com
6. J Brand cargo jeans, $270, netaporter.com