LE CATCH

Not only is it the Gobbler Bowl today at my son's school, the annual and always exciting pre-Thanksgiving flag football game, but it's also the day when Net-a-Porter and Shopbop preempt Black Friday with their epic sales, in which I gobble up gifts for all my peeps (this, this and this)--and, okay, a few for myself, starting with the 40%-percent-off Ulla Johnson sweater, above. (P.S. If you are a fan of Ulla Johnson, you must check out sale situation at Neiman Marcus, featuring the latest and greatest styles for less!) I'm also seriously tempted to indulge myself at My Theresa, offering primo designer pieces at super discounts, like this gorgeous forever knit from The Row, this Dolce & Gabanna print dress and these classic Gianvito Rossi boots. Gobble, gobble!

Photo: Ulla Johnson

There I was minding my own business, running up the West Side Highway the other day, sweat dripping down my face, when my twin sister's best friend stopped me in my tracks. She was leisurely strolling downtown--and decked-out chic! There was her impeccable trench coat! The most flattering wide-leg jeans! The new amazing Gucci bag, below! And the denouement: a pair of red patent leather Prada sandals! They were unpredictable (particularly for this time of year) and yet so thoroughly spot-on. And perfectly, strikingly red! I literally ran home to find my own pair and succeeded at Farfetch. Plus, I discovered all kinds other random goodies there on sale like this epic Nanushka jacket, this Missoni bikini, and this Polo Ralph Lauren checked sweater!

I'm loving how LA girls are pairing this season's knit dresses with high-knee boots. The look is polished yet laid back-Cali--one I could pull it off in NYC or anywhere else for that matter. So, I looked around some exceptionally good dresses and found these flattering options from Glamorous, Paige, Lioness, Proenza Schouler and Loulou Studio. And I got these easy-on-the-wallet pair of boots to go with!

Photos: Megan Adelaide Vega, Jen Azoulay

Seems like the universe really wants me to add to my sweater stock, because I keep stumbling across so many excellent options at excellent prices! A few options I want to share with you include the Mango bandana knit, above, with the cute detachable scarf, the ribbed H&M, below, this cropped Sokie turtleneck, this Free People tunic sweater, and this cut-out Astr the Label.

Okay, so Bottega Veneta's newest sunglasses are like Celine's must-have cat-eyes, and the coolest girls I know are all wearing them! Translation: I am going to rotate them into my non-stop Ray-Ban Wayfarers wearing! I prefer the black version but Jen Wonders, pictured here, makes a compelling argument for white!

Photo: Jen Wonders

Last week had me social butterflying more than I have in ages! There was Hermes' Grand Soir, staged at Frank Sinatra's former home in Chatsworth, a catch-up lunch with a British friend at The Draycott, a vegan sit-down charity dinner in Brentwood, a Topanga Canyon barbecue, and on and on. Thankfully, my new dresses were ready and waiting! Among them, the Reformation, above, along with these from Self-Portrait (poised to be on the holiday party circuit), Skin (going on future trips to Hawaii, for sure!), and Jonathan Simkhai (already stolen by my sis!). Also on my new out-and-about agenda: my new favorite fragrance Byredo's Gypsy Water, Beauty Counter's mascara (already on Black Friday sale!), which makes my eyelashes look long and robust (which, I assure you, they are not!), outfit-punctuating jewelry by Maison Mayle (pics taken by my twin!) and Thatch, plus these sparkly kitten heels. Party season has begun!

In Maine several weeks ago, my twin sister photographed J.Crew's fall collection, the first from head of women’s design Olympia Gayot, debuting now. Not only is the beautiful picture, above, from the campaign going to be hanging on my office wall, but I'll be wearing the featured clothes, as well! I'm telling you the flattering cut of the year-round white boyfriend jeans is spot-on, and, you know, I've never met a stripe I didn't like. Also amazing: this shawl collar puffer jacket that's nicely nipped in at the waist (no Michelin man here!), this cut-out Liberty print dress, and this updated cable knit sweater. See all the pretty pics--and fall pieces--here!

Have you seen Zara's latest outerwear drop? It's vibrant and perky and fun--everything that winter is sometimes not! I especially love the 2-in-1 floral print puffer, above, with its removable sleeves (so it's also a vest!), the crochet pullover, the made-fore-layering cropped vest and the floral leggings for. All totally suitable/exceptional for NYC's winter outdoor dining or Cloud Nine's champagne swilling!

My twin sister has always been a better (faster, stronger, more dedicated) runner than me--but I tend to sport better running clothes. So, there! (I often get an assist from this robust yet discounted source!). But then she one-upped me the other day, turning up in the latest super cute Staud x New Balance collaboration, pictured here. Adding insult to injury, most of the stuff she wore had already sold out! However, I did scrounge up the cute puffer vest, above, to wear from track to town, along with the cool fleece pullover, below. Plus, I discovered Girlfriend Collective, a responsibly-made, well-priced, minimalist-inclined line of activewear, which will definitely keep me ahead of my sis in the style race!

Paris-based creative director Anne-Laure Mais's interpretation of fall casual boasts a distinctly French-chic accent. Which I'd like to adopt! Thankfully, her style is pretty easy to emulate with these anchor pieces: a print puffer jacket (like the Perfect Moment, above, this Rag & Bone and this Tory Burch); cropped Levi's jeans; a cute faux fur-lined Claude Pierlot vest (or this), and slightly oversized knits (this, this and this).

Photos: Anne Laure Mais