LE CATCH

There’s one underrated upside to jet lag: waking up before the rest of the world--and getting sh*t done. This morning, it was just me—and my twin sister, who’s even more jet-lagged than I am, having crossed two oceans from Amsterdam to work in Hawaii. At the crack of dawn, we FaceTimed about everything and nothing: our children, the state of our skin (we are both trialing this and this right now), and the random things suddenly feeling essential now that the seasons are truly shifting. While she made me swear not to post her latest discovery until after her photo shoot today (all I’ll say is it’s an iPhone case I’ve never seen before and bought on the spot—so cute, and already sold out in her color--stay tuned though!), we did share notes on a few other things worth jumping out of bed early for, including the Zara charm-laden belt, above (in her cart!), the faux fur Mango scarf, the Cos choker necklace, the fringed Zara sweater (in both of our carts pre-call!), the cute fleece from The Great, hair ties from Target ($6!) and an expensive-looking wallet from Madewell! Yes, sometimes the best ideas—and conversations—happen before sunrise.

$104, river island

Sporty, but sparkly--my kind of combo!

1. River Island striped polo with embellished collar, $104, riverisland.com
2. Auralee Tokyo pants, $675, mytheresa.com
3. Michael Kors coat, $3990, modaoperandi.com
4. ME + EM faux fur bag, $595, meandem.com
5. Donna Karan New York flat, $160, nordstrom.com

Lately I keep finding myself halfway through a day feeling confident in my outfit...until I don't. This happened most recently, while standing in the epically long line at Cédric Grolet in Paris, the louche Parisienne in front of me with her messy bun, perfect suede jacket (above), and espresso nonchalance made me want to book it back to my hotel, re-dress and start all over. This isn’t exactly envy, more like sartorial osmosis—her vibe seeps into my bloodstream, rewrites my mood board, and suddenly my neat outfit feels…wrong. Is this style transference? Or just chronic indecision masquerading as aesthetic sensitivity? Either way, I left the line convinced I didn’t need another pastry—just more spot-on pieces that will always satiate the first time around. Here's what I've rounded up since I've returned: the instantly-sleekifying Reformation blazer, Jessie Loeffler Randall's pink-collared jacket (same thing always happens when I see her!), these outfit-making embellished Tory Burch slingbacks, an Heirlome-like brooch (thank you, Etsy!), Elle Collection's beaded shirt ($94!), H&M's denim skirt ($40!), and a reversible Zara coat.

$198, gap

The Sandy Liang x GAP collab understood the assignment: cute, cool, and nearly gone!

1. Loeffler Randall cardigan, $395, loefflerrandall.com
2. AYR jeans, $245, ayr.com
3. GAP x Sandy Liang faux fur pullover, $198, gap.com
4. Marland Backus charm bracelet, $115, ssense.com
5. Balenciaga pre-loved bag, $945, vestairecollective.com
6. Varley lace-up boot, $498, varley.com

A few of my favorite Paris discoveries? A pair of pull-on suede pants by Sprwmn, above--pliant enough for biking up and down Rue de Rivoli, forgiving after a meal of frites and Tarte Tatin at Allard, and unfailingly chic through it all. I also love the jean-like silhouette (and price) of the La Ligne pair, below. Over lunch at Yen (and the most insane tofu I've ever tasted!), a French friend demonstrated the art of Frenchifying the most ordinary of American garments— this exact button-down shirt that we all have tucked away in our closets. She layered it over a simple white T-shirt, then wrapped a string of pearls several times around her neck, transforming the look into something quite sophisticated. And with a single brooch pinned to an atypical oversized barn jacket, she proved that style isn’t about excess — it’s about gesture, intention, and just the right touch of charm.

$59, h&m

Love H&M's (easy-to-layer) take on Chloe's iconic puff-sleeve pretty.

1. H&M denim jacket, $59, hm.com
2. Frame jeans, $278, frame-store.com
3. Madewell coat, $398, madewell.com
4. Ottolinger bag, $413, ssense.com
5. Herbert Levine boots, $1185, mytheresa.com

I spent the weekend in Paris, catching up with family (lucky ducks!) and friends, and it was, pretty parfait. From runs through the Jardin des Tuileries and a quick spin through Le Bon Marché to sole meunière at Le Voltaire (plus soba at Yen, steak au poivre at Le Petit Vendôme, and Dreamin Man's flat whites), every moment felt quintessentially Parisian. In between? Shopping, naturellement! (Stay tuned—my Substack will have all the granular details!) My favorite souvenirs: the vintage Chanel tie-neck blouse layered under a TWP blazer, above, the crisp Rubirosa shirt, below, and a newfound conviction that every outfit deserves a French flourish like this (last pic), this, this, or these. Also, these incredibly soft Repetto jazz shoes in Swan Beige that make every errand feel like a promenade along the Seine. I came home inspired to lean into polished, feminine pieces like this Kika Vargas, this, this, and this. All très wearable, all très me!

$149, source unknown

The ruffled hem is detachable--but, honestly, I would never take it off.

1. Source Unknown peplum sweater, $149, sourceunknown.com
2. Theory kick pant in scuba, $295, theory.com
3. Sandro trench coat, $725, sandro-paris.com
4. Sophie Buhai satin teardrop pouch, $975, ssense.com
5. Sweed Glass Skin Foundation, $48, nordstrom.com
6. Yuni Buffa loafers, $425, modaoperandi.com

In between biking along the canals, musuem-hopping and consuming our body weight in stroopwafels, my sister and I somehow managed to squeeze in some shopping. Not a lot--just the bare minimum packed with most essential stops. First up: Love Stories, the beloved Amsterdam-based lingerie and loungewear brand that perfectly captures Dutch cool—relaxed and light-hearted, but with an edgy wink, pics below. Since bras are no longer considered underwear (see Prada Spring 2026, Miu Miu, and Khaite making them a legit going-out top, or in my case, a peek-a-boo one), this stop felt more urgent than all the rest. Obviously, we scored, with black sequin and lace/leopard print options, along with a double-breasted cardigan and beaded skirt. We popped into Arket and decided to buy/share this perfect pair of blue corduroys and the red polo, below. Of course, we brought and shared our own fall favorites from home, including my embellished TWP blouse, last pic. Off to Paris now!

Amsterdam in October has a mood—a very specific damp, grey, low-ceiling kind of mood that makes you feel like you’re living inside a Vermeer painting… if Vermeer had a thing for puffers. Sadly, my current look is reading more Michelin Man Visits the Rijksmuseum than Girl with a Pearl Earring. I packed a rotation of jackets to stack and shuffle depending on how dramatic the clouds decide to be: a Nour Hammour leather jacket (which my sister already stole from me), a Donni chino jacket (above, the satin blue collar and cuffs add such a good pop), a tie-neck checked jacket by Cos, below (I also love the Favorite Daughter version) , and a lightweight trench (a surprisingly chic combo when you’re dodging bikes and puddles).