LE CATCH

At 6:55AM this morning, I logged on to H&M's website to get first dibs on the 7AM launch of the much-anticipated Rabanne x H&M collection. The website promptly informed me that it was reworking its site in anticipation of high demand and that it would refresh automatically when it was my time to shop. So there I sat, patiently (kinda sorta) watching my laptop screen (and phone screen as back-up!) to refresh for 23 minutes. Nothing. So, then I decided that I would just open a new tab and try logging in again and, behold, the site was up and running and--GRRRRR!--and pretty much everything already was sold out, namely the dress I had wanted, above. What did I do then? I engaged in some revenge shopping, naturally. Hello, beaded skirt and pearl-studded, tulle-sleeved sweater from Zara. I also ducked into the Rabanne x H&M's men's collection and scored this red turtleneck and classic pea coat.

I'm sorry I just have to boast about the holiday prep work I accomplished first thing this morning. It started with the H&M bow-trimmed sequin jacket, $49, above, followed by the $84 padded-shoulder sequin dress, below, both for upcoming festivities, then came the $24 horsebit fur slippers and the toggle fleece jacket to wear during intermittent down time. You might want to get to work too with the sleek wool jacket, the box-accented blouse and the shimmery boucle jacket, all below.

$149, massimo dutti

Thanks to the rhinestone ankle strap, these flats pop.

1. Allude sweater, $275, netaporter.com

2. Tibi satin pants, $485, matches.com

3. Lizzie Fortunato pendant necklace, $220, shopbop.com

4. Simkhai bag, $545, bergdorfgoodman.com

5. Massimo Dutti flats, $149, massimodutti.com

I love how Paris-based Leia Sfez gives J.Crew's new fall looks a chic French accent. Her edit--a classic trench, loafers, mini skirt, slightly slouchy jeans and cropped shearling jacket--gravitates toward Gallic in every way. She just needs this new cute Breton stripeto wear under jackets!

$318, the outnet

Strong vintage vibes but also up-to-the-minute modern like this...

1. Red Valentino jacket, $318, theoutnet.com

2. Mother jeans, $260, netaporter.com

3. AIRE sunglasses, $49, shopbop.com

4. Isabel Marant bracelet, $355, shopbop.com

5. The Reformation bag, $248, shopbop.com

6. Alaia mesh slingbacks, $1230, bergdorfgoodman.com

The current weather is calling for something between knitwear and outerwear, and Sea New York is delivering with two irresistibly cute options to wear: the crochet-trimmed faux fur, above, and the bow-tie, knit beauty (also here), below. I want BOTH!

$315, neiman marcus

I'm game to go out with these hot studs!

1. Jil Sander sweater, $1580, netaporter.com

2. Des Phemmes denim skirt, $315, neimanmarcus.com

3. Bottega Veneta sunglasses, $430, shopbop.com

4. Pre-loved Chanel bag, $318, therealreal.com

5. By Far boots, $660, shopbop.com

On a photo shoot yesterday not only did I get an unexpected hair cut and blow-out but some style inspo from the fashion insiders in attendance. Let's start with the everyone-wants-it Alex Mill jacket ($275!), above, that's reversible and almost sold out here, but in stock here. Also beyond chic (and Bottega-spirited) is the double-cuffed Frankie Shop shirt, below, Loeffler Randall's woven leather loafers (they're stunning in person!), the feather-trimmed J.Crew (size up for a slightly roomy fit) and the $500 top-handle Gucci-leaning Oroton bag, last pic. Sharing is caring, as they say! Happy Weekend!

$525, the outnet

Isabel Marant just hit the holiday party circuit at 60% off. Cheers!

1. Isabel Marant lamé dress, $525, theoutnet.com

2. Isamaya Luckykiss Lipstick in Bluff, $50, shopbop.com

3. Loeffler Randal cross-body bag, $250, bergdorfgoodman.com

4. Paris Texas boots, $895, netaporter.com

$285, cos

My plus one to parties going forward.

1. Naeem Khan embellished tulle dress, $4995, netaporter.com

2. Cos blazer, $285, cos.com

3. Loewe leather bag, $2800, bergdorfgoodman.com

4. Prada heels, $1200, bergdorfgoodman.com