LE CATCH

$478, shopbop

I love downtown New Yorker Maryam Nassir Zadeh's lace-up pump--a cool update on a closet classic.

1. ATM white t-shirt, $85, netaporter.com
2. Joseph blazer, $1045, matchesfashion.com
3. RE/DONE jeans, $270, netaporter.com
4. Anne Sisteron white gold and diamond ring, $380, annesisteron.com
5. EF Collection pave pinkie ring, $1850, shopbop.com
6. Balenciaga bag, $1690, neimanmarcus.com
7. Maryam Nassier Zadeh lace-up pumps, $495, shopbop.com

An indoor blazer that also works as an outdoor jacket is a rare and special breed--exactly the kind my wardrobe needs. I'm crushed that the And Other Stories one, above, is sold out in my size, so I searched for other viable versions that will come in handy when I travel to Rome in a few weeks (when the average daily temperature is 62 degrees). So far, I've come across these hard-workers from Ganni, Isabel Marant Etoile, Stella McCartney, and Madewell. P.S. Love how this kind of jacket not only does double duty, but carries the whole outfit!

When I was a little girl, I would play dress-up in my mother's clothes, most of which were by Anne Klein, and pretend I was a sophisticated woman. So, you can only imagine my delight when the editors at Harper's Bazaar and Shop Bazaar asked me to "dress up" in the best and still chic vintage Anne Klein clothing for a photo shoot this past summer. To celebrate the brand's 50th anniversary, they've curated an amazing assortment of office to off-duty pieces that are eternally stylish--i.e. would fold seamlessly into my wardrobe. You have to check it all out here!

I'm clearly on a sweater kick, and this pic taken yesterday of Parisian designerJeanne Damas in a Miu Miu oversized cardigan is further fueling my obsessive flames. I. MUST. HAVE. IT! (The cardi can also be found here and in light blue, here.) P.S. How good is this whole outfit? Just goes to show the power of a good shoe (her boots can be found here) and an investment statement bag. Jeanne's bag is also by Miu Miu, but others like this Gucci, this Isabel Marant, this vintage Dior and this vintage Chanel, would also knock it out of the park!

You know that high you get when you receive multiple compliments on your outfit? Well, I was high as a kite last night, because boat loads of people were gushing over my metallic Haney blouse, above, and also proud, because my blouse was designed by my bestie Mary Alice Haney! What's more, she just opened a pop-up store at the Brentwood County Mart in LA with Adina Reyter (truly my favorite kind of blingy everyday jewelry) and Tyler Ellis, whose gorgeous velvet bag is perched next to me, above. If you're in the hood, I suggest you pop in before it closes on October 15! P.S. I might just be wearing this top for the next month straight. I love it so much!

$120, boden

Oh, yes, sweater weather, bring it on. I'll be just fine in this!

1. Boden sweater, $120, boden.com
2. Vetements trench coat, $1050, netaporter.com
3. Balenciaga jeans, $595, netaporter.com
4. Mateo bucket bag, $450, shopbop.com
5. Jimmy Choo slingback heels, $650, matchesfashion.com

Paris Fashion Week is featuring legs for days--on and off the runways with Celine, Valentino, Isabel Marant, Stella McCartney all showing short, way-above-the-knee dresses for Spring 2019. Attendees jumped right on board with their still summer-tanned limbs, and now I'm thinking of doing the same while I still can with any of these cuties from Keepsake, Tanya Taylor, Isabel Marant Etoile, Haney, and Rebecca Taylor.

$79, mango

Knits are not ordinary this season, and this embellished cardigan is a prime example. I love its oversized shape, sparkly buttons and handy-dandy pockets.

1. Gucci t-shirt, $590, netaporter.com
2. Mango cardigan, $79, mango.com
3. Heimat Atlantica Amour bag, $295, shopbop.com
4. Balenciaga satin slides, $1090, neimanmarcus.com
5. Frame jeans, $230, netaporter.com

I like to joke that my husband dresses like a quintessential Californian teenager: surf trunks, a t-shirt, and black Vans. But it's no joke that it was he--along with a spate of street style snaps (above and below)--who inspired me to buy my very own pair of Vans. Which I've been wearing in my own New York native way (below)!

During my 36-hour trip to NYC this past week, I squeezed in catch-ups with long-time friends, an East Village shopping spree, a glorious run down the West Side Highway, meals at Bar Pitti, San Ambroeus, Bond Street, and Mercer Kitchen, speaking on a female entrepreneurial panel, and through it all, soaked up loads of fall style inspo. Which I thought I'd share with you! To start with, I saw more western boots on the streets of New York than I have in these western parts, including the eye-catchers, above, by Alexa Chung. I also like these more subtle/versatile takes from Splendid, Dolce Vita, and Tibi. Also desirable and ubiquitous: cozy, oversize sweaters, like this, this and this. Plus, animal prints and plaids were everywhere, including on me! I could use some more from Rachel Comey, Aquazzura, and Baum und Pferdgarten.