While shades of pink and statement sleeves took center stage in Hollywood last night, dramatic knits and collars performed flawlessly in New York. Fashion Week has show-goers playing up practicality--more than usual, at least-- executing looks not just made for the paparazzi but for the general public (me!). Herewith, my favorite acts, and how to role-play with pieces like this fringed and (both similar to above), , , or ($69!). P.S.: Statement sweaters are here to stay, as per Fall 2020 runways from , and , and I found these cute ones (some on sale) from , , and (similar to last pic). Also drawing attention: these collared blouses by (below), , and .

My letter pendant, above, is one of the best gifts I've ever received--from myself! I love how it pops against both sweaters and bare skin--and it even works as an earring (on a huggie). And it doesn't come off as precious, just pretty. Especially paired with something lacy, like , , and . (My gold chain link necklace is by .)

Spring bottled up in this fresh and pretty blouse! (I like to wear it unbuttoned with the tie and ruffles gorgeously cascading down the right sleeve.)

Next time you're consumed with wanderlust, venture over to 's Instagram feed, packed with transporting images of her in Argentina, Spain, France, Japan, Uruguay, Sweden and Greece--and that's just in the last few months! Inspired by her never-ending globe-trotting, the South American-born, New York-based stylist recently launched a clothing line that's as enchanting as her well-traveled life. Take the American Southwest-print , above, imbued with Arizona-sunrise hues, that would look equally at home in the Far East (at less than first class prices). Also anywhere-worthy: this ruffle-neck silk and this gorgeously vivid tiered (below).

I'm taking this feather-trimmed statement jacket directly to Party City!

A Monday night out heralded the start of holiday partying--and dressing up--for me. While I love slipping into a dress (I wore this last night along with an opulent glow c/o a facial--see !), I plan on turning to new-again silk blouses to see me through many fun soirees. Easy but elegant, all the way! And thoroughly easy to execute in lovelies like the ($112) , below, this classic, goes-with-everything button-down, above, this pretty , , , and .

Happy Halloween! Both my sons will be trick-or-treating in --easy and effective, one-and-done costumes. (A sign, perhaps, that they've inherited my style-hack gene?) California kids through and through, they gravitate toward surfer clothing; In fact, they define formal as putting on a polo shirt! At least right now, I'm down with their version of dressed-up, in light of how cool collared tees currently look teamed with more sophisticated pieces. I'd twin with my kids in these polo shirts by (I have the men's small!), , , and .

When Celine sent its first denim-on-denim look down its Spring 2020 runway in Paris last week, I interpreted it as a vivid harbinger for stylish outfits to come. Well, it's already arrived! None to soon, head-to-toe indigo has hit the streets of Paris, as evidenced here. Take note: jeans feature a new shoe-grazing length and straight-leg silhouette, like these by (I also love this ), , (also in this ), and . For denim shirts, the key is not too stiff and more p0lished than rugged. I'd go for these no-fail staples by , , and .

Just in: the French Editor uniform acquired an American twist: the white t-shirt. Naturallement, c'est tres chic! And, lucky for us, easy to emulate. The key lies in its fit and heft: slightly oversized, luxuriously heavy-weight and, perhaps most importantly, snow-white clean (i.e., not distressed). I like these new iterations from , , (cashmere!), and .

My favorite NYFW trend: the unbuttoned button-down. It's oversized. It's undone, both on top and bottom, and it's gorgeously paired with a bold gold chain like these by (great bang for the buck!), (super popular) or (forever-chic investment). I'd like to slip into these sexy shirts by , , , , , and .