LE CATCH

These opulent baubles look like long-treasured heirlooms, but they're actually new pieces from Elizabeth Cole. I am dying over all the earrings--particularly the crazy amethyst mohawk ones. They're all striking and decadent--and ridiculously affordable (priced between $57-$338). Great for gifting.

$152, cambridgesatchel.co.uk

Now here's an easy way to spiff up a basic outfit. Wear it with...

1. Topshop chiffon shirt, $70, topshop.com
2. Current/Elliot leopard print jeans, $260, matchesfashion.com
3. Madewell Prairie boots, $161, madewell.com
4. Cambridge satchel, $152, cambridgesatchel.co.uk


Postscript: Throw a classic trench or camel coat on and you're good to go into the winter cold.

Just snapped up some gorgeous new goodies from Zara's website: the star print asymmetrical skirt, the floral blouse with the Peter Pan collar, and the geometric print silk pants (which are definitely rocking a Proenza-ish flair). All perfect for the go-go-go holiday circuit--and post-season, too!

$89, ninewest.com

Simple, quietly edgy and incredibly versatile. Wear it with this...

1. Nine West heels, $89, ninewest.com

2. MaxMara Studio top, $253, www.matchesfashion.com

3. Miguel Ases quartz and Swarovsky crystal earrings, $60, stanleykorshak.com

4. Zara snakeskin clutch, $159, zara.com

5. MaxMara Studio trousers, $253, matchesfashion.com

Oh, and yes, this outfit is my attempt at the matchy matchy thing. Good, no?

 $85, warehouse.co.uk

I came across these lovely lace blouses at Warehouse and I can't decide which one I like better. The yellow top is fun, up-to-the-minute and statementy, while the beige one is more subdued and elegant. Which one would you buy?

$116, warehouse.com

Bright and floral--the antidote to winter blues. Wear it with...

1. Warehouse blurred floral dress, $116, warehouse.co.uk

2. Elizabeth Cole rosebud jet earrings, $138, elizabethcole.com

3. See by Chloe suede clutch, $255, www.mytheresa.com

4. Valentino stud bootie, $875, bergdorfgoodman.com

*Winterize it with a big chunky cardigan or a snug leather motorcycle jacket and black wool tights.

Photos by Janeen Lund

If you haven't heard of Of Two Minds you will. It's an upstart line that launched last year, with Paris-bred, LA-based (and Isabel Marant BFF) Sunjoo Moon at the helm. It's poised to be hugely successful, because Moon makes clothes we all want to wear: comfortable yet distinctly chic. What's more, she deftly imbues each and every piece with her own Malibu beachy-meets-French-chic vibe. For her spring collection, Moon combined lightweight ethnic-spirited prints with heavier tailored silhouettes. The result is pretty perfect, with billowy vivid patterned dresses, embroidered jackets and snappy skirts that are suitable for both the beach and the city. Since the weather has been relatively balmy in LA for the last few days, these filmy, floor-grazing sundresses and colorful tunics from her spring collection are all I want to wear. Look for Of Two Minds at ronherman.com in early 2012.

$47, riverisland.com

Romantic, vintage-spirited, and bold all at once. Wear it with this...

1. River Island floral print jacquard top, $47, riverisland.com

2. Collection by Giada Forte relaxed trouser, $394, barneys.com

3. Topshop color spot earrings, $35, topshop.com

4. Aperlai tiered sandal, $1060, kirnazabete.com

* The finishing touch would be a punchy lipstick, like Heat Wave by Nars.

Whistles is a solidly cool and refreshingly affordable English label that nails the London girl's boho louche-meets-polished aesthetic. Whenever I travel across the pond I make a point of dropping into the Knightsbridge boutique to stock up, as the label is hard to find in the States. In between visits, I regularly shop on its website--and get inspired by how the brand cleverly translates trends and assembles sophisticated, yet easy (to wear and emulate!) outfits. Check out the fall collection for a bevy of outfit ideas--and below, a few of my favorite looks (yes, I am still hung up on evening-worthy jumpsuits).

$355, apc.fr

I'm a little bit cashmere. I'm a little bit rock and roll. Wear it with this...

1. APC striped cashmere pullover, $355, apc.fr

2. CC Skye Deco Hinged bracelet, $175, ccskye.com

3. Proenza Schouler mini skirt, $675, netaporter.com

4. Givenchy zip front slingback, $895, barneys.com