LE CATCH

Barcelona-based Blanca Miro, above, pulls off a super cool magic trick in this picture: she transforms inexpensive staples into designer-looking gems. So much so that you might be shocked to learn that she's wearing all J.Crew! How gorgeous is that pearl and metallic ball necklace? It's $39! And the cropped leather jacket? Looks like it was snapped up at Bergdorf ! I give her credit for all the just-launched pieces, including the embellished t-shirt, the fuzzy cardigan, and the fleece jacket in my shopping cart, below.

$49, commense

Love the unexpected raw trim on this tweed ladylike cardigan.

1. J.Crew t-shirt, $69, jcrew.com

2. AGOLDE jeans, $220, netaporter.com

3. Commense cardigan, $49, commense.com

4. J.W. Anderson popcorn bag, $550, shopbop.com

5. Gucci embellished ballet flats, $990, mytheresa.com

Never mind that Aussie model Yan Yan Chan stole Harry Styles's heart this past summer. All I want to know is what she will wear next?!

While Instagram delivers around-the-world style to our fingertips, it also homogenizes fashion, serving up an almost singular yet omnipresent/global aesthetic. There used to be a time when New Yorkers dressed differently than Angelenos. Not so much these days, I find. What's cool in London is also hot in Madrid. The exception to this phenomenon? The Milanese, who remain loyal to their longstanding and distinctive look, rooted in minimalism and sensuality--and manifest in the street style pics here. I want to channel their stand-out style via key pieces they love, but mostly the striped Gucci horsebit bag, a full white skirt, and red tights.

Every fall arrives with an "it" bag (Loewe Squeeze Bag) and shoe (Prada, please). But this year also heralds a must-have corduroy blazer by Dries van Noten. Peak lapels and double-breasted tailoring make it super chic, while the brown cotton corduroy is both neutral yet stand-out fresh. Fashion savants Alexa Chung and stylist Allison Bornstein, pictured here, vouch prove its worth--and that it can be worn with just about everything.

Instead of investing in one major coat this year, I'm thinking I can stock up on some not too pricey ones and have several in rotation! The ones I'm eyeing: the By Malina buckle coat, above, the gold clasp-accented And Other Stories, the $139 quilted River Island, the furry H&M, and the scarf-trimmed Marks and Spencer coat.

$160, nordstrom

For those who missed out on the now-sold-out Mango flats I posted earlier this week (yes, you, twin sister!), here's another excellent option.

1. Sacai dress, $835, mytheresa.com

2. By Adina Eden hoops, $50, shopbop.com

3. Loewe shearling bag, $2990, mytheresa.com

4. Sam Edelman flats, $160, nordstrom.com

I've been asking myself all morning who needs pants when you have on do-it-all loafers by The Row? Evidently, not Kendall Jenner, above. Then again, I actually do need the jaw-dropping sequin trousers ($159!) by And Other Stories, below, and to go with, the wear-under-a-blazer lace Doen camisole, plus the pearl-studded Gap blouse (comes in white too) as a back-up. Continuing this stream of conscious, I'm obsessed with the pleated Chopova Lowena skirt that took London Fashion Week by storm, below. Lucky for me, it is now on sale here along with loads more of new fall looks.

Most of this morning's check-in call with my twin sister concentrated on this fringed Cos set, composed of a knit dress and a sweater. First we agreed to buy our own set, then schemed to each purchase one part of it and then share, and then we moved on to the cuteness of the boots, and from there we discussed the styling and photography. In other words, there's lots to say about Cos' new fall collection, but mainly that it's exceptionally good and filled with all kinds of chic and sharp pieces I want to wear this minute--and forever more. Highlights include the double-breasted black coat and the one-shoulder black dress (for $135!). See the entire line-up here.

This is a courtesy reminder that today is the last day you can snag the newest, most desirable fall styles, like the $169 Bardot, above, plus street-style stars, such as the vegan leather MSGM skirt and off-the-shoulder Pixie Market, below, at Shopbop's 20% off sale. Not to be missed: Avec Les Filles shearling coat for $200, last pic, these perfect-wash Re/Done jeans, and these everyday-wearable Staud boots. Last sweep here!