LE CATCH

$197, coach

I would happily zip around this winter in this (on sale!) cutie.

1. Coach sweater, $197, coach.com
2. Kassl Editions coated coat, $575, netaporter.com
3. Surratt Beauty Lip Lustre Bon Vivant 3, $32, netaporter.com
4. Chanel denim clutch, $495, therealreal.com
5. Reebok sneakers, $70, reebok.com
6. Dolce & Gabbana velvet pants, $865, matchesfashion.com

I tried so hard to avoid the last-minute holiday shop, but there I was at the mall on December 24. I was not alone, of course. The never-ending lines at the cash registers were daunting, particularly at Urban Outfitters, where I stopped in to snap up funky trinkets for my niece. I seriously debated ditching but then the extra cute, hand-knit-looking ($100) cardigan, above, caught my eye--and persuaded me to wait it out. And I am glad I did. I've already worn it--and wowed--plus, it will pull its weight among the Monclers, etc, in Aspen next week. While I'm now officially shopped out (can you believe?!), it's the current sale on sale situation that has me lingering at Nordstrom (Half Yearly Sale!) with its too-good-to-be-true finds like this Johanna Ortiz dress, this elegant Proenza Schouler, this head-turning Altuzarra (70% off!), this quilted Ganni jacket, and this statement Eleven Six sweater, as well as at Shopbop (everyday Rag & Bone jeans! pretty Rotate dress! sleek Brother Vellies sandals!

Soon I'll be stomping around in Aspen's snow (or lack thereof)

This weekend had me in movie marathon mode (Little Women, Ford vs. Ferrari and Booksmart!) and in sweats around the clock. Lucky for me, I'll be able to keep up my comfort level post-holidays, in my sweatpants, with help from street style inspo, above! My current faves, all bed to blazer-friendly, are by Monrow (so, so soft!), James Perse and Champion.

$250, the outnet

Hoping all the elves out there have pounced on this (crazy-on-sale) Missoni!

1. And Other Stories belted sweater, $119, stories.com
2. Coach shearling puffer jacket, $1500, coach.com
3. Frame Denim straight-leg jeans, $248, matchesfashion.com
4. Chloe ring, $230, netaporter.com
5. M Missoni bag, $250, theoutnet.com
6. Freda Salvador lace-up boots, $495, nordstrom.com

I showed up to a 6AM photo shoot in New York this week with major jet lag--and major eye bags to go with! But, thankfully, this was no challenge for the on-set makeup artist, who whipped out the most fatigue-erasing but natural-looking foundation ever, one that I've never used before and will now use going forward: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. (She told me that a recent poll of professional makeup artists ranked it the BEST of all of the rest, or something like that--it was 3AM my time, after all.) Then, on top of that, she applied what could be the coup de grace: Glossier's Futuredew, which literally made my skin brighter, glowier, and dewier in one single instant. It was like magic (or the appearance of 8 hours of sleep), I swear! Other tools in her photo-ready arsenal: Bumble and Bumble Don't Blow It Fine Hair Styler (for much-needed texture and body) and Givenchy Gloss Interdit Final (also used by Lauren Santo Domingo, above). And (almost) just like that, I was ready to go (you will see the results in February).


Photo: Lauren Santo Domingo

With my Ouiwant x Parker Thatch bag collaboration having sold out (in less than two days!), I'd like to introduce my next (and last of 2019!) design partnership with Haney and close out the year with a bang. (For those you in the 90210 area, come help Mary Alice Haney and me celebrate the launch at her pop-up today. See my Instagram Stories for party details.) Inspired by our travels together from Capri to Croatia, we created a dress that delivers great bang for the buck: it works both as a glam evening dress and a gorgeous beach cover-up, both ways guaranteed to turn heads! It's exactly what we need and our carry-ons can handle. You'll be seeing both of us maxing out this flowy silk beauty in the warmer months ahead (look for me in Australia in early 2020). To pre-order, head right on over here.

It's taken me a minute to warm up to the runway-inspired knee-high-boots-over-jeans look (thanks, Celine). But after seeing my sister wearing her Isabel Marant ones over her pants and stylist Leia Sfez, pictured, in her Mangos--the trend is sinking in (in a good way). Now that I'm in freezing NYC, snow squalls and all, I convinced this trend's dual chill-fighting practicality and chicness is worth a shot, particularly with accessible versions like these from Sam Edelman (like Coco's!) or these, Schutz, and Jeffrey Campbell. Wait, since we're on the subject of cold (and did I mention perilous black ice?), I could also be quite content sporting the quirky/statement sock and sneaker combo that currently stampeding downtown Manhattan (Lucien might just be the best place to see it in action). There are only a few sneaker brands, however, that make the cool-kid cut: New Balance, Reebok, Nike (or this flashier kind) and Vans. Winter, it now seems, won't be stopping me in my tracks, that's for sure.

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/c/designers-bougeotte-cat70500732

As you may know my twin sister and I recently launched Ouiwant, a multi-media platform highlighting our favorite brands. In a nutshell, we feature what we want and know (with pretty much stalwart conviction) that you will want it, too! Our first design collab with bag line Parker Thatch validates our premise perfectly, with trio of carry-alls almost already sold out--and they're not even online yet! Until now. What's to want? The neutral shades (deep blue denim! olive! mustard!), the chic chain-link handle (for a hint of glint), and the personalized and embroidered straps that not only make an original style statement but are versatile (i.e, you can use them with other bags!). Truly, the mix-and-match possibilities are endless and yet all ah-mazing! Check out our Ouiwant x Parker Thatch collection here. You will want.