LE CATCH

Winter hasn't officially arrived yet but its coolest must-have sweater has made a smashing debut. High Sport's vibrant iteration of the classic fair isle sweater is out and about everywhere from Val d'Isere, above, to the Upper East Side, below. This knit is the kind that turns heads, goes with everything and keeps things toasty, making it the ultimate winter wardrobe update before the frost even settles. It comes in cream, blue, and black for now--but, I bet, not too much longer.

Photos: Laura Vidrequin Rosa, Leandra Cohen

$118, gap

Fringing out!

1. GAP fringed jean jacket, $118, gap.com

2. Matteau pants, $580, netaporter.com

3. Soeur hoops, $175, soeur.com

4. YSE Beauty Lip Gloss (my absolute hands-down favorite!), $38, ysebeauty.com

5. Chanel pre-loved bag, $4950, shopbop.com

6. Loeffler Randall mesh ballerinas, $250, loefflerrandall.com

It's officially faux fur o'clock! Time to wrap up in a layer of warm, fuzzy-coated comfort that also radiates cold-weather chic. I wore a one-shoulder Zara, above, to a festive holiday party last night and raked in the compliments. (And stayed warm!) Meanwhile New York City-based Mimi Nguyen is going for it day in and day out with short jackets (this, this J.Crew and this which is reversible) and long coats (white Toteme pictured but this is also a good one!).

$128, river island

Because blending in is overrated.

1. Toteme turtleneck, $420, netaporter.com

2. Citizens of Humanity jeans, $260, netaporter.com

3. River Island leopard print jacket, $129, riverisland.com

4. La Double J macrame bag, $490, ladoublej.com

5. Ralph Lauren bangle, $58, dillards.com

6. Staud boots, $395, netaporter.com

I am not a gift guru--yet the deluge of DM's I'm getting over these past few weeks is convincing me otherwise! Coincidence or not, many of them are asking me about the same bag. It's like the universe collectively decided this studded Clare V, above, was THE gift of the moment, and somehow I've become an authority on it. Given I've been appointed to this position, my answer is simple: it's chic, versatile and has just enough edge to stand out without being over the top. In other words, the unicorn everyone's looking for! But if you're still searching for more inspiration, here are some other ideas I've secretly doled out: this studded Madewell tote, the stay-on Maison Mayle necklace (I'm already wearing mine!), this Leon & Harper apres fleece, this decadent Toteme faux fur scarf and this Dehanche suede belt!

$54, h&m

Everyday black trousers, fringed with fun!

1. Vince cashmere sweater, $217, mytheresa.com

2. H&M fringed trousers, $54, hm.com

3. Frankie Shop faux leather coat, $696, netaporter.com

4. The Reformation leopard-print flats, $268, shopbop.com

For most of Sunday, I scoured the far corners of the internet hunting for holiday gifts for my kids. From ski and surf gear to personalized stationary and even a mobile tv projector, I covered it all! Along the way, I may have veered slightly off course and treated myself to a few pieces of (affordable!) clothing that will work in all corners of my world. I am most excited about the cropped denim trousers, last pic ($140), that are everyday comfy but elegant looking, the faux suede jacket, immediately below, the $120 party-ready pleated dress, and the fancy faux fur collared jacket that belies its price!

$49, and other stories

Draped with a brooch--like no other t-shirt I've seen before!

1. And Other Stories, $49, stories.com

2. AG Jeans, $168, mytheresa.com

3. Marant Etoile jacket, $825, netaporter.com

4. Cos hybrid hood, $135, cos.com

5. Prada mesh ballet flat, $990, bergdorfgoodman.com

I hosted a two-day trunk show for my incredibly talented friend New York-based designer Jane Mayle, which, for me, was a marathon whirlwind of outfit changes, one more captivating than the next (see here). (Her jewelry, however, stayed put throughout.) My favorites were anchored in pretty pinks, applique flowers, vibrant prints, lace and embroidery! (More options here!) My friends poured in non-stop, tried on everything for hours on end, and, of course, became as obsessed as I am with her collection, turning my living room into a flurry of animated chatter, endless selfies, and delighted exclamations. Adding to my excitement was a tip from a friend, who turned me on to these dupes of Chanel's current must-have shoe (last pic) and this wear-on-top-of-everything $300 jersey jacket. Happy Weekend!

So, here’s a picture of me in a ME +EM outfit that you’ll never see again—because, apparently, my friends saw it first. When I packed for London last week, I thought I was bringing my A-game: chic coats, perfectly-cut jeans, smart, day-to-night sweaters that made me look like I knew how to pronounce “5 Hertford” properly. Little did I know, my suitcase was more of a community wardrobe. Every day, another “Can I borrow this ME + EM jacket?” turned into “You’ll get it back... eventually.” Spoiler alert: eventually never came. By the time I flew home, all I had left were exercise clothes, plus a deep respect for my friends’ persuasive skills, and a mental note to direct them to ME + EM next time we travel together—because my suitcase isn’t their stockroom. While they’re at it, I’d recommend this cashmere zip-neck sweater, these wide-leg leather trousers, this jacquard sweater, and the ivory herringbone blazer, below (which I have and they are not allowed to borrow!). This post is in paid partnership with ME + EM. #AD