LE CATCH

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

I was on a successful super-baggy-jeans-wearing streak--until my teenage boys found out I was borrowing theirs. Somehow, they have curated a stockpile that nails the baggy to becoming ratio–at least for me! Now, I have to get some of my own. I love the Maison Margiela, above, but not so much the big price tag, so right now I have a pair of Levi's 501 90's jeans, sized up 3x, en route, but I also like these by Slvrlake because the dark denim reads polished. These mid-rise Triarchy also look everyday-promising as do these by Citizens of Humanity, Goldsign (trouser-like!), and AGOLDE. At least I already know exactly what I'll be wearing them with. Sea cardigan below!

November 1 is not only the day after Halloween and National Cook for Your Pets Day (no joke!), it's also, in my calendar, the kick-off to holiday shopping season! How fortuitous then that I came across UK-based Lily & Bean's monogrammed bags. The vintage trunk-inspired suitcase, for $375 above, can be personalized in at least 576 different ways (according to my son's math!), with over 48 different colored stripes to choose from. (Talk about analysis paralysis!) Also compelling is the denim and chain link tote bag and duffle weekender, $235. The small leather goods also make for good stocking stuffers. See the breadth of options here!

There I was innocently sipping an oat cappuccino at Michaeli (and, okay, scarfing a chocolate rugelach) in Dimes Square when a beautiful woman strolled by wearing a striking oversized sweater and plum-colored leather skirt. All of a sudden, I transformed into a stalker. I ran after her to find out what she was wearing. It was this Max Mara faux leather skirt (for $285!) and this Guest in Residencecashmere sweater. She went on to tell me how she's stocking up on Guest in Residence for winter (and now so am I including the above) because they look dressed but not. In other words, the pinnacle of cool! More to come on my NYC trip and discoveries later this week on my Substack. Subscribe here!

$99, mango

A classic staple gets a fall-fresh update, courtesy of quilted stitching and a round collar. Make sure to size up to layer over turtlenecks, chunky scarves and cropped and fitted leather jackets.

1. The Great white t-shirt, $95, shopbop.com

2. Another Tomorrow trousers, $690, netaporter.com

3. Mango jean jacket, $99, mango.com

4. Bottega Veneta sterling silver lariat necklace, $1200, mytheresa.com

5. Etsy leather brooch, $40, etsy.com

6. Khaite shearling-trimmed suede mules, $850, mytheresa.com

My fall weekend in New York City included summer-like sunshine on Saturday, sideways rain on Sunday and new low-slung, Dimes Square-sanctioned jeans that finessed both days! Said jeans by Citizens of Humanity are now on sale at Shopbop, along with a slew of other key silhouettes of the season (and potential holiday gifts!) at 40% off, including these Schutz knee-high boots ($166!), this Avec Les Filles bomber jacket, these Saint Laurent sunglasses, this Anine Bing leather blazer, and the Ulla Johnson party dress, below. Check out all the epicness here.

Some cool (and nicely-priced) collaborations to put on your radar: London-based Claire Rose teamed up with Na-Kd to create a line of fall-chic staples, while Anouk Yve nails this season's scarf jacket and then some in her collab (three pics below) with By Malina. In a limited edition capsule collection, designer Peter Do leverages Banana Republic's iconic silhouettes with refined tailoring. Case in point: the wool top coat with removable shearling. Also, make sure to mark your calendar for the debut of Rabanne x H&M on November 9, featuring signature shimmering disco-cool designs (last pic) and lush homewares.

$109, zara

A turtleneck that accessorizes itself with its cool open-end zipper.

1. Zara zipper sweater, $109, zara.com

2. Tory Burch denim skirt, $370, netaporter.com

3. Isabel Marant crystal earrings, $270, shopbop.com

4. U Beauty Plasma Lip Compound in Poppy, $68, netaporter.com

5. Khaite boots, $1380, khaite.com