LE CATCH

$495, my theresa

Over the top in the best way.

1. Jacques Wei sequin top, $495, mytheresa.com

2. Khaite leather skirt, $2900, netaporter.com

3. H&M trench coat, $59, hm.com

4. The Row bag, $1990, bergdorfgoodman.com

5. Khaite slingback pumps, $880, mytheresa.com

While some people amass bags or shoes, I have a penchant for collecting jackets. Thanks to LA's perpetually cool evenings, my habit thrives. Plus, it serves me well, because a good jacket is the ultimate (and easiest) remedy to any what-to-wear crisis. Around this time of year, before true jacket weather hits, my stockpiling begins. Here's the line-up so far: the Loro Piano-spirited shawl-collar, belted coat from H&M (above!), the red and long fleece Maje, below, the sleek gold-buttoned Anine Bing cashmere, the leopard Zara, this crazy Isabel Marant, and this statement Khaite.

$295, sandro

Ready for not quite jacket weather.

Long hair is the enemy of earrings. This is what I am being told by my friend Kate, who is in town from Hawaii, along with her lush and lengthy locks--minus her usual ear stack. That's because, she explained, her hair is snagging on the backs of her earrings and now she has just glaring empty holes. To the rescue: Adina Reyter's sample sale! I'm sure you know by now that my stay-on, never fall-off jewelry is by LA-based designer Adina Reyter. As you can see in these pics taken this summer, it's all I wear, and so, so, so much of it is seriously discounted (up to 80% off!) here!

After my kids laughed at me in these red jelly shoes, I seriously questioned if I'd ever dare to wear them again. Honestly, if The Row hadn't turned them into a must-have trend--and had I not bought the $59 dupe, above, on Amazon--I’m not sure they’d ever be on my feet in the first place. But I mustered up the courage yesterday and waltzed them over to a fashion showroom appointment, where they were extremely well-received. In fact, the compliments emboldened me to ponder the knockoffs of the currently all-the-rage suede slippers by The Row, below, plus contemplate these spot-on Jil Sander strappy sandals, these sheer leopard-print ballet flats, and these Miu Miu-spirited boat shoes. FYI: J.Crew and Alohas are also nailing The Row loafer. Oh, and one last thing: my new soft and stretchy Citizens of Humanity jeans are no-joke next-level comfortable and flattering. I am going to live in them for as long as they will have me.

In case you missed my latest Substack, published this past Sunday, I shared how I am in a state of transition, not only straddling summer and fall like everyone else, but also on the cusp of my firstborn’s senior year and the eve of his final high-school days. While the tug of war between childhood and adulthood rages around me, I am trying to look pulled-together with a harmonious mix of fall and summer pieces, wrapping up in August-worthy skirts, like the Desigual, above, paired with more buttoned-up coverage on top. (P.S. I plan to wear this well into fall with tights underneath and boots!). I'm also teaming light and airy organza dresses with autumn-ready knee-high boots, like Jessie Loeffler Randall, below, flouncy denim skirts with fur-trimmed Mango mules and leaning on these go-with-the-flow styles from Simkhai (truly a forever dress!), Demellier and Bally.

$39, h&m

Thanks to Miu Miu, a suede jacket is a must for fall. I'm going to give this trend a whirl in this faux (size large) shirt.

1. St. Agni wool bra, $94, modaoperandi.com

2. The Frankie Shop capri pants, $240, modaoperandi.com

3. H&M faux suede shacket, $39, hm.com

4. Khaite shearling trimmed leather bag, $3400, netaporter.com

5. Balenciaga mules, $850, mytheresa.com

For my teenage sons, the first day of school demanded their finest denim--carefully selected for their just-right oversized fit and roughed-up patina, all exactingly cinched with a shoelace belt. Yes, there was some hand-wringing in the process but the execution was pure nonchalance. Now it's my turn to debut some fall-ready denim, and as fate would have it, Shopbop is offering 20% off today on a motherlode of jeans and other back-to-reality, of-the-moment clothing. (Use this code to redeem discount.) Highlights include the Khaite-like sheer WAYF blouse, below, these Reformation knee-high boots (also love these black ones!), these everyday-cool Jenny Bird hoop earrings, this suede Staud bag, these Lioness trousers, this Pixie Market vest, this English Factory zip-knit sweater, and this BlankNYC biker jacket. Shop it all here!

Photo: Madina Mariposa

I popped by my sister's fashion shoot the other day at Milk Studios, and not only were the clothes fantastic on set, but off, thanks to the models milling about in their off-duty best. I spotted this sumptuous studded Clare V, which I mistook for Khaite, along with this, this and this. I also shared my own new finds on set, including the embellished Sandro, below, that doubles for Gucci's $8300 crystal-embellished cotton sweater, above. (The short-sleeved Sandro version is coming soon!), along with the pre-cuffed, ready-to-go Zara jeans, layered Cos trench, Mango leather bag, J.Crew denim field jacket and outfit-punctuating Prada mules. Happy Friday!

$44, h&m

Bringing out this fall jacket early. P.S. The scarf is detachable.

1. H&M felt jacket, $44, h&m.com

2. Citizens of Humanity jeans, $260, netaporter.com

3. Chimi sunglasses, $160, shopbop.com

4. Brinker & Eliza bracelet, $118, shopbop.com

5. By Pariah diamond and gold cocktail ring, $4400, shopbop.com

6. Alaia bag, $1290, mytheresa.com

7. Bottega Veneta loafers, $1100, bergdorfgoodman.com