LE CATCH

$88, pixie market

This shearling striped wonder will help me stand out in the sea of winter coats.

1. Adam Lippes cashmere blend sweater, $950, netaporter.com
2. Pixie Market navy shearling coat, $88, pixiemarket.com
3. Current/Elliott mid-rise jeans, $200, netaporter.com
4. Joy Gryson wrinkled leather satchel, $495, shopbop.com
5. Topshop boots, $165, nordstrom.com or topshop.com

While I was meeting with a publicist friend at her office last week, I bumped into a bigwig stylist I know, who was also there casting models for a Spring 2015 fashion show, featuring a cutting-edge New York-based designer. It was hard to focus on my meeting as potential runway models sashayed around the office. What also got my attention was the throwback Cole Haan penny loafer the stylist picked out to co-star with all the runway looks--a simple but perfect shoe that worked like magic with everything from pants to skirts to easy dresses. It got me thinking: I need a pair for my running-around life! I also like these loafers from Madewell, Sam Edelman, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Saint Laurent.

Photo: Tenuously

$40, shopbop

So much cuteness squished into these teeny mismatched studs.

1. See by Chloe sequin-trimmed dress, $595, netaporter.com
2. Tai moon and star earring studs, $40, shopbop.com
3. Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lacquer in Unleash Me, $22, netaporter.com
4. Rachel Comey suede and embroidered clutch, $390, madewell.com
5. Gianvito Rossi suede boots, $1230, netaporter.com

One of my biggest fall indulgences is investing in at least one coat (if not several!) for the cold weather season. But courtesy of this year's seemingly endless L.A. summer, I just could not focus my attention on this wardrobe building block. Then I came across Emerson Fry's fall coat lineup, and blammo, my coat block is no more. Chock full of supremely chic, amazingly versatile toppers such as the tailored beauty, above, rendered in the prettiest creamy oatmeal hue, there is, it seems, something for everyone (or at least my every whim!). Also fantastic: this wear-with-everything drop-shoulder coat, this slick coated tweed topper (below), and this smart indoor-outdoor wool coat (last pic). And the goodness doesn't stop there. I also adore this perfect v-neck tee, these black d'orsay heels (shown with dress, below) and these moto-inspired jeans (second to last image).

$235, barneys

A fun lunch at Gjelina with friends last week called for big appetites and super cute outfits. One pal turned up in gorgeous ankle strap Tabitha Simmons flats, which prompted me to go out and get a similar pair, above. (They run large; I bought a half a size down).

1. Marni peplum top, $275, theoutnet.com
2. Pixie Market faur fur sleeve puffy jacket, $69, pixiemarket.com
3. Victoria Beckham Denim jeans, $365, netaporter.com
4. Halston Heritage bucket bag, $325, shopbop.com
5. Beauty Counter Lip Sheen in Rose, $28, beautycounter.com
6. Barneys ankle-strap flats, $235, barneys.com

$69, gap

Weekend soccer games do not call for major fashion moments, but last week a friend of mine walked onto the field in head-to-toe denim and came out a winner. I'd like to get in the game with this cute top.

1. Gap denim puff sleeve top, $69, gap.com
2. Topshop plaid jacket, $156, topshop.com
3. J.Brand mid-rise jeans, $200, netaporter.com
4. Nadri pave curved bar stud earrings, $38, nordstrom.com
5. Bensimon camo tote bag, $140, shopbop.com
6. Alexander Wang ankle-strap pumps, $495, netaporter.com

Speaking of parties, we're approaching that ho, ho, ho festive time of year, when fun frocks are in order. Inspired by the eye-popping prints outside the shows during Paris Fashion Week (above), I'm thinking of going all out in playful patterns, rather than ho-hum solid hues. Some party-perf options include this spotted Red Valentino, this monochromatic BCBG, this edgy Givenchy (80% off!), this geometric Topshop, this floral Alice + Olivia, this python-print Michael Kors, this checked French Connection and this graphic Stella McCartney.

Photo: Giovanna Battaglia

I love a fun evening out, but even more I love getting ready for an evening out--especially when I am getting ready with good friends. For me, the anticipation in the air, trying on outfits, chitchatting, shoe swapping, and sipping a glass of something add up to a party before the party. My friends and I partook in all of this the other night, and had Vensette, a new-to-LA hair and makeup service that comes to your home, do us up right. Proof: the pic, below, in which I'm sporting a chignon I could never pull off on my own, a dramatic stay-on Stila lipstick the Vensette makeup artist put on me, and a gorgeous lace backless dress by Haney. Check out the pre-party at my friend Annie's house here.

Photos: Alden Wallace

$99, warehouse

My new antidote to crazy morning rush hour.

1. Warehouse zippered dress, $99, warehouse.andotherbrands.com
2. Lulu Frost bracelet, $108,* shopbop.com
3. Stila Stay All Day liquid lipstick in Tesoro, $22, nordstrom.com
4. Chanel tote bag, $2695, shopbop.com
5. Stella McCartney faux leather loafers, $995, netaporter.com

*Shopbop's 25% off sale continues! Get this price--and 25% off almost everything else at Shopbop (through tomorrow October 16) with the code here.

$118, banana republic

I'd let these pretty plum d'orsay flats step in for my for basic black ballet slippers any old day.