LE CATCH

Per my earlier post, I'm buttoning up and going back to the grind a little more stylishly this year--with a statement shirt! The kind that has equal parts whimsy and work-readiness, such as the ruffled one, above, by H&M, and these by Tibi, Sandy Liang, Sacai, Marc Jacobs, Wayf, Co and Warehouse.

$109, pixie market

For this back-to-work week, playful pinstripes are in order.

1. Pixie Market high collar blouse, $109, pixiemarket.com
2. Mango coat, $119, mango.com
3. Furla bag, $295, shopbop.com
4. Dolce & Gabbana embellished pump, $1445, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Steve J & Yoni jeans, $295, netaporter.com

As we head into the long holiday weekend, hopefully full of fun, parties and friends, I thought I'd share some entertaining inspo! Recently, LA-based designer Jenni Kayne, stylist Jessica de Ruiter and I threw a festive, get-ready-for-fall luncheon. Of course, there was a fashion twist: we asked all our guests to wear a piece from Jenni's new fall collection and style it all their own. Naturally, we needed a suitable setting for all this chicness, so we situated ourselves in Jessica's gorgeous Silver Lake backyard and decked out a long table with blooms from Twig & Twine, a Hollywood florist known for mixing flowers, foliage and fruit. For food, we turned to Silver Lake favorite Sqirl for their signature healthy yet delicious dishes: vegan "Kabbouleh" salad, baked white fish with tumeric, Koda brown rice with dill and grilled broccolini with chili chimichurri. Topping things off was an incredibly tasty gluten- and dairy-free hazelnut torte with juicy Blenheim apricots. YUM! For recipes and to see more mouth-watering snaps, click here. Enjoy!

Photo: Katrina Dickson

$33, asos

Proof that pom poms make everything cuter!

1. Marques' Alameida frayed denim dress, $560, netaporter.com
2. Blanca Monros Gomez gold and diamond earring, $135, shopbop.com
3. IAM by Ileana Makri earring, $145, netaporter.com
4. Asos clutch, $33, asos.com
5. Christian Louboutin colorblock sandal, $995, bergdorfgoodman.com

Loving this Topshop t-shirt's built-in choker detail and how it elevates an everyday basic. Layering it under more sophisticated, structured pieces effects that much desired, thrown together, oh-I-always look-this cool look!

$475, shopbop

Exactly how I'd like to take cover on a cold, blustery day...

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim obi sweater, $475, shopbop.com
2. Goen ruffled cape, $1255, netaporter.com
3. Marc Jacobs studded bag, $495, nordstrom.com
4. Clinique Chubby Stick in Richer Raisin, $17, neimanmarcus.com
5. Proenza Schouler metallic boots, $1190, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Madewell jeans, $130, netaporter.com

Designers like Miu Miu (above) and Valentino are jazzing up ballet slippers this fall with extra straps, grommets, and buckles. Read: they're taking the boring-been-there-done-that out of ballet shoes! Check out these new statements by Aquazuura, Isabel Marant, Asos, Paul Andrew, Sam Edelman, and Splendid.

$498, intermix

My new fall army jacket is like my old beloved, only better, thanks to luxe shearling accents!

1. Whistles funnel neck sweater, $180, whistles.com
2. Harvey Faircloth shearling peplum army jacket, $498, intermixonline.com
3. Clinique Lip Balm in Red Velvet, $19, neimanmarcus.com
4. Julien David faux patent leather bag, $340, nordstrom.com
5. Valentino embellished boots, $1895, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Frame cropped jeans, $235, netaporter.com

Zara strikes again: I just upped my jeans game with this cute tasseled pair!

Of all the cold-weather trends coming down the pike, the puffer may be the easiest—and coziest—one to pull off! Designers such as Stella McCartney and Marques Alameida are updating this winter staple by rendering them in unexpected silhouettes, vivid colors and retro-spirited prints. My favorites include these by Isabel Marant, Asos, Tophsop, Stella McCartney and Zara.

Photo: Collage Vintage