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$398, the outnet

Looks like Black Friday has descended early on The Outnet. And the sale's piece de resistance is this iconic Proenza Schouler striped raffia skirt--talk about making an entrance at a party, thank you very much--reduced by 60 percent. (Oh, and I also found these crazy good marked down goodies by Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and James Perse.)

1. Rebecca Taylor crepe silk blouse, $180, shopbop.com
2. Suzanna Dai crystal drop earrings*, $142, charmandchain.com
3. Nine West clutch, $75, ninewest.com
4. River Island embellished sandals, $79, asos.com
5. Proenza Schouler raffia skirt, $398, theoutnet.com

*Use the code CC25OFF at checkout to get this price as well as 25% off everything else at Charm & Chain through December 14.

$350, toryburch.com

Every year I am the knucklehead who always waits until the very last minute to do my holiday shopping. I cannot tell you why this is the case, except that online shopping has enabled me to do this and, I might add, made it exceptionally easy. But I vow this year will be different. After all, it would be nice to give away some more personalized items, like a monogrammed bag, for example, which needs a few weeks' lead time (I'll show you my faves in the next few days!). I thought I'd share my gift edit with you, so you can get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Each week from now until Christmas, I will round up my favorite picks. Today I present you with some baubles that are so irresistibly good (i.e., blingy yet budget-friendly), you'll be tempted to buy some for yourself! Case in point: the Tory Burch stunners, above, which I swooned over at a press preview last summer. "Santa" will be putting it in my stocking. More below...

$28, cwonder.com

A dainty, everyday-wearable necklace is always a crowd-pleaser, and this one with a pave shark tooth pendant (very Givenchy-inspired and so easy to layer with other necklaces!) has the perfect amount of bite.

$78, henribendel.com

This stack of studded rings manages to be edgy and crazy glamorous at once. P.S. You can remove the center ring to wear alone. Versatile = very good gift!

$52, charmandchain.com*

Great for minimalists and maximalists: This wraparound snake bracelet will look good on its own or mixed with a jumble of bracelets.

$50, baublebar.com

A custom gift, like this little 14-karat gold fill monogrammed ring, screams thoughtfulness.

$100, shopbop.com

These gorgeous drop earrings have an earthy luxe vibe, and the jade-colored stone flatters every skin tone.

$208, theoutnet.com

A Marni statement necklace imparts fashion-insider-chic. Always good.

$75, charmandchain.com*

You know what they say: Diamonds are a girl's best friend--even when they're crystals! These earrings are made with perfectly blingy Swarovski crystals.

*Use the code CC25OFF at checkout to get this price as well as 25% off everything else at Charm & Chain through December 14.

mango, $129

On those mornings when I have less than five minutes to get dressed, I always reach for an outfit-making piece that doesn't need much else, apart from a simple pair of pants and a top. This leather-trimmed, fringed (love!) boucle statement jacket (on sale through November 21!) fits the bill--and then some.

1. Kain t-shirt $90, netaporter.com
2. Mango fringe boucle jacket $129, mango.com
3. Jerome Dreyfuss bag $730, forwardbyelysewalker.com
4. Matt Bernson wedge boots $245, shopbop.com
5. J. Crew black jeans* $125, jcrew.com

*I've been wearing these jeans like crazy. They're super flattering, amazingly comfortable, and perfectly cropped.

When Who What Wear's Katherine Power showed up at a Lucky cover shoot last year wearing a pair of faded jeans, I was inspired to put them into heavier rotation myself. And to keep them looking fresh and more polished, I've been teaming them with unexpected, fancier pieces, like stylist Giovanna Battaglia, above. My jeans are by Paige, and they're perfectly faded and fit like a glove. I also love these flattering light-washed pairs from Current Elliot (on sale), J. Brand, and Citizens of Humanity.

$165, shopbop

These studs are demure and versatile enough to be an everyday go-to, but they're also fantastically sparkly and original-looking. They'd light up any old outfit, like this...

1. J. Crew leopard silk chiffon top, $138, jcrew.com
2. Lauren Wolf druzy stud earrings, $165, shopbop.com
3. Dana Ettenger crystal pendant necklace, $253, shopbop.com
4. Isabel Marant coat, $2005, netaporter.com
5. Marais USA ankle strap flats, $125, shopbop.com
6. J Brand cargo jeans, $270, netaporter.com

$220, topshop

I have a Colorado ski trip planned for later this winter, and I am so looking forward to getting back up to the mountains. I am a new skiier--just past the pizza-and-french-fries phase--and while I am enjoying learning the sport, there are many times when I feel unnerved and less than confident. The whole mountain scene is also foreign to me--from the high altitude headaches to the Sorels-and-gator attire. One thing I do know though is that this fleece moto jacket will be my lift ticket to apres-ski cool--and it will fly well at sea level, too.

1. Madewell striped sweater, $75, madewell.com
2. Topshop fleece moto jacket, $220, topshop.com
3. Club Monaco angora snood, $95, clubmonaco.com
4. CC Skye studded cross-body bag $459, piperlime.com
5. KORS Michael Kors lace-up booties, $295, shopbop.com
6. Mother jeans, $195, netaporter.com

It may not be the most practical daytime bag due to its lilliputian size, but the top-handle bag is certainly huge in the glam/ladylike department. These teeny bags often come with a longer strap, so you can sling it around your shoulder, or wear it cross-body messenger-style, freeing up your hands to actually do stuff (always a plus). And, personally, I kind of like the idea of being forced to jettison the needless paraphernalia that always seems to come between me and my house keys. Anyway, here are few I'd like to take out for a stroll: a lacy Stella McCartney, a nude leather Alexander Wang, and a pastel J. Crew.

$95, miss selfridge

This cardigan manages to nail that rare mix of right-now-trendiness and forever-cool, with its leather sequins(!) and bomber silhouette. It's the type of thing you'd have to pry off of me, along with...

1. Oasis cable knit turtleneck, $74, oasis.andotherbrands.com
2. Miss Selfridge leather sequin cardigan, $95, missselfridge.com
3. Topshop Ipad clutch, $32, topshop.com
4. Sam Edelman high-knee boots, $225, shopbop.com
5. Marc by Marc Jacobs floral print skirt, $295, netaporter.com

I've been on the shimmery pants train for months now, having debuted my metallic silver pair during NYFW in September, and I will make ample use of them on the holiday party circuit. But these glinty pants are not just glam event material: note how stylist Giovanna Battaglia (above) tones down her shiny silk moire trousers with a louche knit top, effectively making them everyday-worthy. Check out these amazing glinty versions from By Malene Birger, Topshop (along with a snakeskin print pair), Halston Heritage, and J. Crew.

$396, shopbop

The classic pea coat has long been one of my go-to wardrobe staples - a timeless piece I can rely on for its unfailing, everywhere-suitable chicness. Now with Swedish fashion editor/blogger (and my girl crush) Columbine Smille working this silhouette like crazy this season, my obsession with it grows stronger still. The result: I am all over this polished pea coat, nicely accented by a gold link chain belt that stretches across the back. How amazing would it be layered over this outfit?

1. J.Crew cashmere sweater,* $298, jcrew.com
2. Club Monaco pea coat, $396, shopbop.com
3. Christopher Kane clutch, $615, netaporter.com
4. Valentino studded heels, $695, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. French Connection sequin pants, $198, frenchconnection.com

*I am actually wearing this cashmere sweater as I write this - I bought it on Monday. It's super cozy and goes with everything!