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In case you’re wondering, the path of least resistance to evening glamour is ME + EM’s new sequin pants. They’re beyond comfortable and yet they can confidently whirl around a party with the elegance of a cocktail dress. I love them–and all the easy on-top options to go with including the tie-neck blouse with elastic cuffs, pictured, this pinstripe ruffle top, this cropped tux shirt, the ruffle silk blouse, and this striped silk top. P.S. All of these tops yield instant party perfection! This post is in paid partnership with ME + EM.

I love a good micro trend--the kind that's so niche and subtle it could easily fly under the radar of anyone not in the know. My latest go-to is a cuff bracelet worn over a sleeve. It looks new and fresh and IYKYK cool, especially styled with a sweater or even a jacket or coat! Try working it with the cuff below from Lizzie Fortunato, or these affordable options from Kenneth Jay Lane, Jenny Bird, and Amber Sceats.

I vividly remember stealing my mother's Ann Taylor trousers to wear during my college internship at People Magazine, as if it happened just yesterday. Well, just yesterday, she wanted payback by appropriating my brand new Theory trousers, above. She acknowledged their flattering fit, the luxuriously soft and lightweight, non-itchy wool, and the gorgeous navy (a perfect neutral!)--all rare qualities to find one pair of pants! Even my twin sister asked to borrow them for an upcoming trip to Rome. Sorry, get your own, because I'll be wearing mine non-stop with everything from denim (Blaze Milano, pictured), polished blazers (Theory) and even simple boxy tees. Finally, we can all call off the search for the best-fitting, infinitely versatile trousers.

I firmly believe in buying a great party dress when I find one rather than waiting for a special occasion. For me, options become frustratingly elusive when I need (just) one the most, so I instantly snapped up the under $200 beaded Anthropologie sheath, above, and the leather Mango fringed skirt, below. Also poised to party: this Xu Zhi draped chiffon skirt, this sequin Halston and this maxi La Double J.

$495, maje

Don't mind me, but I'll be making a big bejeweled statement this season.

1. Maje jeweled cardigan, $495, maje.com

2. Nili Lotan jeans, $395, saksfifthavenue.com

3. Alex Mill waxed barn jacket, $325, alexmill.com

4. Kallmeyer suede clutch, $945, kallmeyer.nyc

5. Khaite boots, $1250, netaporter.com

As I try not to catastrophize the fact that it's currently in the high 70s in NYC, Chicago and LA, I'll keep preparing for the inevitable arrival of fall! In fact, we should all be stocking up on a statement coat that will save us from thinking about what to wear underneath it! I like these affordable options from Cos, above, Avec Les Filles, below (under $200!), Sezanne (second pic down), and Rouje (another option here and here).

$378, saks

The rare kind of knit I'd wear year-round.

1. Marie Oliver cut-out sweater, $378, saksfifthavenue.com

2. Toteme jeans, $380, mytheresa.com

3. Cos trench coat, $350, cos.com

4. Roxanne Assoulin ring, $110, shopbop.com

5. Loro Piano patent leather flats, $1050, bergdorfgoodman.com

It was a non-stop, blazer-and-ballet-flats kind of week in which I was scheduled to attend Diane Von Furstenburg's exhbit at the Skirball Museum, a fundraiser for Nathan Hochman, a trunk show hosted by The Stax, a photo exhibit and charitable auction at Milk Studios (which included a piece by my sister!), and the A.L.C. store opening in Beverly Hills last night! Meanwhile, what I actually did was work at my desk, over-eat at two new-to-me LA restaurants, All Roads Enoteca (the grilled carciofi is insane), and Muse (the brioche and butter and eggplant pasta are worth the splurge), partake in three birthday cakes, not sleep during a red-eye flight from Hawaii, and participate in a live Q&A Webinar with Cake (look for excerpts in my Instagram Stories soon!). In case you're wondering these new pieces by Doen (below), Maje (last pic), and Moon River (looks like Celine if you squint!!) got me through it all! Happy Friday!!

$179, mango

I can't stop with the fringe!

1. H&M knit dress, $34, hm.com

2. Mango fringed jacket, $179, mango.com

3. Savette pounch in mink suede, $1020, savette.com

4. Gianvito Rossi boots, $1695, mytheresa.com

These pics are Wazing us straight on to the beltway, because, clearly, a little cinch goes a long way. Think shortcut to right-now style. If you don't already have the iconic studded Khaite belt, above, you can score a less expensive derivative like this Madewell (which I have!), this Dehanche, this Aureum and this Good American. I also love the idea of belting a coat with this tie-it-on thin option and an oversized Cos blazer with a Celine statment (last pic).

Photos: Caroline Lin, Lu Hough