LE CATCH

Amsterdam in October has a mood—a very specific damp, grey, low-ceiling kind of mood that makes you feel like you’re living inside a Vermeer painting… if Vermeer had a thing for puffers. Sadly, my current look is reading more Michelin Man Visits the Rijksmuseum than Girl with a Pearl Earring. I packed a rotation of jackets to stack and shuffle depending on how dramatic the clouds decide to be: a Nour Hammour leather jacket (which my sister already stole from me), a Donni chino jacket (above, the satin blue collar and cuffs add such a good pop), a tie-neck checked jacket by Cos, below (I also love the Favorite Daughter version) , and a lightweight trench (a surprisingly chic combo when you’re dodging bikes and puddles).

The quick Sunday recap: I scrolled, screenshotted, and repeated—Paris Fashion Week completely hikacked my IG feed--and I am not that mad about it. Chloe and Celine’s whimsical florals had me rethinking all the solids in my rotation, and now I’m dreaming of small spring 2026 updates with some big right-now impact: a round belt buckle (a la Dior) like this or this, some Celine-inspired white jazz shoes and Miu Miu-spirited boat shoes, an outfit-making leather lanyard, vintage Galliano, above, and a red button-down to inject a little future-ready verve. P.S. I also published a Substack yesterday, featuring fall fashion finds under $300. Read up here!

$199, zara

Dramatic fall layering, all wrapped up.

1. Lioness asymmetrical shirt, $100, shopbop.com
2. Citizens of Humanity jeans, $470, mytheresa.com
3. Zara scarf jacket, $199, zara.com
4. B-Low The Belt leather belt, $172, b-lowthebelt.com
5. Proenza Schouler leather clutch, $1190, netaporter.com
6. Larroude leather jazz shoe, $203, larroude.com

Back in my Lucky magazine days, I was part of the editorial brainstorms where we’d all weigh in on the next big thing—whether it was a bag shape, a boot height, or a skirt silhouette. The end result always felt like insider intel whispered straight from the fashion front lines. Fast-forward to now: Paris runways and the surrounding street style scene are essentially serving up the same crystal ball. My IG feed is essentially a preview of what I’ll be coveting/wearing six months from now: Color-blocking primary colors (red, yellow, blue), 80s' Capezio-like shoes (from Celine to Larroude), drapey capes (Attersee, above, and this under-$100 wrap)—it’s like watching my fashion future unfold in real time. The fun part? We all get to shop the “Trust Us” moment now, before it goes fully mainstream. Which means staking claim to those harbingers-of-what’s-next pieces—before they’re everywhere (or gone!), starting with statement skirts (feathers, lace , fringed, and sequins), stand-alone anoraks (this, this and this, or just a zip-up knit pretending to be one), tie-blouses (chambray and silk and on sale), pink anything (jacket, party dress, everyday blouse), and keyhole silhouettes (yes and yes) a la Jil Sander and Prada. Happy Friday!

Photos: Georgina Millet, Vic Montanari, Olympia Gayot

In between steak frites at Chez Allard and coffee at Dreamin Man, Rubirosas is Paris' buzzy new must-see. Lauren Rubinski, known for her jewelry, has traded baubles for buttery moccasins, crisp shirts, and luxe pajamas—pieces inspired by her ancestor Ludovic Élazar Rubinski, who once supplied the Vatican’s clergy with poplin. But here's the thing: button-down shirts like these aren’t just pristine—they’re essential. And when it comes to my uniform, details are everything—and these are the ones worth coveting from With Nothing Underneath (the exaggerated cuffs!), the stretch poplin tie-waist Simon Miller, this vintage-inspired stand collared AYR, and this classic Polo Ralph Lauren.

$139, nordstrom

There's this and this and then there's this fall-ready fringe.

1.Comme des Garcons, $295, saksfifthavenue.com

2. Toteme jeans, $540, mytheresa.com

3. Steve Madden fringed jacket, $139, nordstrom.com

4. Gucci clutch, $950, shopbop.com

5. Versed Rich Barrier Cream, $19, versedskin.com

6. Dries Van Noten refillable lipstick case, $39, nordstrom.com

7. Alex Mill x Margaux suede boots, $495, alexmill.com

Paris Fashion Week is more than runway spectacles—it’s also a glimpse into the closets of the chicest Parisians. What I'm loving most: the dominance of muted palettes broken by a single decisive pop of color (like a bright knit), all kinds of stripes (Reformation has the best Miu Miu riffs), and accessories that punctuate (note Celine's bamboo initial pendant making a comeback--find a good inexpensive dupe here!). To channel the Gallic energy, I am inspired to add some standout pieces that shift everything around them, such as the houndstooth blouson jacket by The Frankie Shop, above, this very-Hermes looking chain print skirt (I'm actually wearing it today!), this faux leather Asos jacket, this Heirlome tunic (a fave of Lauren Santo Domingo), and this Cara Cara sweater/jacket hybrid. P.S. One of my most power-shifting denim skirts by Tory Burch is 25% off (last pic), along with this chain-trimmed crewneck, and this mirrored statement skirt.

There’s something about slipping on the right jacket that instantly elevates even the simplest outfit. Which may justify why I have more current options than LA's weather warrants--and why I am eyeing some more: the very Chloe-like H&M denim jacket, above, and faux fur, below, the quilted scarf jacket by Cos, the double-breasted trench coat, the suede-effect Source Unknown bomber, and this River Island.

Fall always brings a wave of “new,” but this season feels different. It’s less about chasing another round of trends, but rather shopping for pieces that strike the rare balance between fresh and lasting (my case in point, above, during NYFW!). Net-A-Porter’s just-out edit is full of options that could easily carry me forward year after year: sharp tailoring that doubles as everyday uniform, boots that ground everything, outerwear that’s more investment than indulgence. I’ve been bookmarking the kind of staples I will still be reaching for years from now, which include these Alaia wedges that I spotted on my chicest friend in New York, this extra Dries Van Noten blouse in lieu a white button-down, and this statement-making fringed Toteme jacket. Shop them all here.

Photo: Tommy Ton

The Monday blues are decidedly the good kind this week, because all the jeans I love and live in (let’s just say it’s edging toward a dozen—don’t judge!) are now on sale, thanks to Shopbop’s Style Event (15% off $200+; 20% off $500+; 25% off $800+ with the code STYLE). Among them: these super flattering AGOLDE (also in this wash), these classic Levi's, these high-waisted, leg-lengthening Pistola, and these most-comfortable, forever-cool Mother jeans. Of course, the discount extends beyond denim to other autumn essentials, namely my other go-to's like my Le Bop jacket, below, this BlankNYC moto jacket, this striped polo, and these Staud suede boots. Shop it all here.