LE CATCH

I never knew I needed a closet full of leather until this morning, when I discovered Zara's just-dropped leather edit, complete with wrap skirts, trench coats, mini dresses, tank tops and ruched slingback heels. Then I realized it should all be complemented by some fringe, pops of red and cushy faux fur. 110%!

While the fashion set has shifted to the runway shows in London, I'm still stuck on the above look by Altuzarra, unveiled in New York earlier this week: The ethereal lace dress, layered with a structured blazer is styled with sheer stockings and--these are key!--flat patent-leather pointy-toe flats. So impeccably elegant yet unassuming. I want to run out and get a pair of fresh-looking, dress-worthy flats to wear around the clock. Toteme makes the must-have pair, but these by The Reformation, below, Stuart Weitzman and The Row are also distinctly cool. (P.S. I'm thinking I can sub in the below faux leather $144 Pixie Market to wear with my new flats till the lacy lovely comes out next fall!)

$195, bergdorf goodman

Layering it on with this vegan leather hoodie.

1. Norma Kamali vegan leather hoodie, $195, bergdorfgoodman.com

2. Mother jeans, $250, netaporter.com

3. H&M trench coat, $49, hm.com

4. Loeffler Randall hoops, $125, shopbop.com

5. Staud loafers, $375, shopbop.com

Crazy how a good pair of jeans makes the world a better place! A new eminently-flattering pair by Alex Mill, above, not only helped me finesse Fashion Week, but makes me feel more confident! I've been wearing them non-stop with other new wardrobe additions from Ramy Brook, Zara, and Sandro. I also want the below H&M eyelet blouse and cute leopard Asos jacket (love the tie enclosures). More denim beauts: the flounced Khaite denim skirt and the pleated Aligne, both below.

No need for a scarf this winter, as right-now styling calls for a big, chunky sweater wrapped around neck and shoulders, over your jacket for extra-warmth! Vogue editors Madeline Fass, above, opts for a fair isle cashmere by Khaite, and Lisa Aiken, last pic, cozies up in goes-with-everything Wardrobe NYC. Also good: this whipstitched Rails (under-$300 Toteme dupe!) and this J.Crew.

$325, moda operandi

Valentine's Day has me in the mood for this alluring asymmetrical bodysuit.

1. A.W.A.K.E bodysuit, $325, modaoperandi.com

2. Tove jeans, $335, mytheresa.com

3. Sleeper jacket, $590, bergdorfgoodman.com

4. H&M bag, $40, hm.com

5. Mango ballerina flats, $79, mango.com

This weekend went by faster than a New York minute. It kicked off at Raf's, the buzziest boîte in town, with must-have milk buns and ended with a Maison Mayle bang in my already-overpacked suitcase (top and skirt, below). In between there was an epic dinner with Shop My at Torrisi (the zeppole and prosciutto!), a moment with the Governor of New York at Prabal Gurung's show and the best buttery croissants at La Cabra (the long line is worth it). Full disclosure: I relied on a stalwart support team to see me through the non-stop action, including the button-down Zara, above, the Jenni Kayne jacket-meets-top, below, all manner of Dorsey sparklers (earrings, bracelet and necklaces), my Khaite denim, and Sarah Wragge's Restore and Alkalize Greens supplements. My only regret: I wish I had worked these fresh-looking pleated Lou Lou Studio jeans, these simple yet sleek Toteme flats (everyone is wearing), these Bottega Veneta earrings (no, not the pair everyone is wearing), and this Cult Gaia crochet top (underneath a blazer). I will share all details and snaps in my Substack later this week!

Happy New York Fashion Week(end)! Typing this from The Bowery Hotel, a swarm of paparazzi outside, waiting for the celebs in residence, ready to pound the pavement in pretty much head-to-toe newness: a Jenni Kayne blazer (that's crazy comfortable and chic currently 20% off!), Dorsey necklace, layered with an evergreen Jenny Bird choker, Alex Mill (soon to launch and truly amazing) jeans and a Khaite denim jacket. I'll be sharing all the deets next week!

A warm Southern Italian sea breeze wafts from Doen's spring campaign, and I want to soak it all in--particularly the ruffles, below, and delicate florals, above, plus these stripes and lacey lovelies. Also getting me into la dolce vita mood: this H&M and this And Other Stories.

Boat shoes are back, thanks to Miu Miu's Spring 2024 collection. Anchored in the preppy spirit of Sperry's iconic Topsider ($109), the so-called leather moccasins look lived-in and stylishly retro and are already landing in Paris's Metro (last pic) and on lower-cost shores (Free People, below). I'm totally on board with Sperry's OG! P.S. Bass' version ($145) is already all sold out! Time to get on board!