LE CATCH

I meant to just pop in. A harmless peek into Sézane at The Grove between errands, but, of course, the universe--along with a very persuasive cotton jacket, red belt, gingham pants, and corduroy embroidered jacket--had other plans. Ten minutes later, I was in the fitting room, balancing an impossible armful of suede, silk, and leather—i.e., more clothes than hooks. I snapped up the organic cotton jacket, above, that I will also wear as a shirt (belted, brooched, you name it), these cropped gingham pants (with total High Sport vibes, below), the watch-framing cuff bracelet (last pic), and this Bode-like embroidered jacket. Now, I'm all set for November's lists and logistics!

$595, bloomingdales

Comes tricked out for you--and ready to go!

1. Cinq a Sept belted jacket, $595, bloomingdales.com
2. RRL jeans, $365, netaporter.com
3. Freyrs blue-light tortoise frame glasses, $85, freyrs.com
4. Maison d'Etto Eau de Parfum in Durban Jane, $300, maisondetto.com
5. Yvonne Leon ring, $1300, shopbop.com
6. Tory Burch multi-pocketed tote bag, $880, toryburch.com
7. Tony Bianco snake print boots, $240, tonybianco.com

Every morning, before I sit down to write Le Catch, I pull on a jacket. Sometimes two. My coffee may be hot, but I’m always cold—an L.A. paradox if there ever was one. While everyone else seems to float around in tees and tank tops, I’m bundled up like I’m après-skiing in Aspen. So the idea of wearing a ski jacket off the slopes doesn’t sound far-fetched to me—it sounds… practical. Especially when it's the new H&M cutie, above. I also love the Avec Les Filles faux fur wrap jacket that I would argue is actually an indoor cardigan! Just the other morning, below, I layered not one but two layers (including a new J.Crew puffer barn jacket) before logging onto a Zoom meeting. I looked like I was ready to summit Mt. Whitney. But, knowing better than to appear that way on camera, I popped in my new Dorsey drop earrings instead. Sparkly distraction achieved. No one noticed the layers of fluff—just the chic shimmer doing its job. And speaking of cozy-but-chic, this morning’s jacket-donning routine led me down a delightful rabbit hole of new jacket crushes (and maybe a pair of sparkle-makers too) from Eliou, Maje (the fringe scarf is cleverly detachable!), this easy to layer zip-up Sheep Inc knit (love the pop of red!), this blue Pixie Market parka, this stolen-from-the-men's-department jacket, this boucle-meets-moto hybrid on mega sale (under $300) from 3.1 Phillip Lim, and and this faux fur-trimmed River Island.

$38,* madewell

Bag charm? Pendant? Tomato, tomahto. I’ll be wearing mine on my neck, thank you very much. (Plus, it's 30% off this price with the code TREATYOURSELF)

1. J.Crew cashmere knit, $148, jcrew.com (Get 20% off with code SHOPFALL)
2. Alex Mill corduroy pants, $195, alexmill.com
3. Stella & Dot 20" lariat necklace, $89, stelladot.com
4. Madewell mariner charm, $38, madewell.com (Get 30% off with code TREATYOURSELF)
5. Tony Bianco suede pumps, $170, tonybianco.com
6. Celine bag (pre-loved), $1995, fashionphile.com

I love jewelry that feels like it was made just for me–those forever, stay-on pieces that become part of my personal style… my signature. Which is why I’m especially charmed by Catbird’s “Made Just For You” Sale, happening now through November 3rd. It’s a rare moment to scoop up the most personal pieces—engraved necklaces, initial charms, custom bracelets that hint at your life in tiny gold icons, and even wedding and engagement rings that strike the perfect balance of modern romance and heirloom beauty. These are the kind pieces you pass down someday–and also give as gifts. In fact, the future me will be patting present me on the back come December, because I already ordered a tiny (yet lasting!) engraved signet for my sister and I’m playing with a charm ring for myself, adding a little beach shell charm as a tribute to Pacific Palisades and letter charms for my kids. Catbird does lasting beautifully with jewelry crafted in solid 14k gold and sterling silver, never plated, which means it’s made to be worn every day and loved for a lifetime. Even better, Catbird has been creating sustainably since before it was a buzzword—they use over 95% recycled 14k gold and recycled diamonds, and have been quietly committed to ethical practices since 2004. I’ve already bookmarked a few delicate stacking rings, this eternity ring and the signet cutie, above, for myself, because (20% off +) moments like this don’t come around often. P.S. This is the very last chance to order these custom pieces on sale—and still have them arrive in time for the holidays.

$128, j.crew

Chanel's Charvet tuxedo shirt channeled into everyday (affordable) denim.

1. J.Crew denim tuxedo shirt, $128, jcrew.com
2. Zara pinstriped denim trousers, $79, zara.com
3. Warby Parker sunglasses, $195, warbyparker.com
4. Marbell belted jacket with built-in scarf, $1155, shopbop.com
5. Guess earrings, $60, guess.com
6. Ann Taylor suede loafers, $110, anntaylor.com

Lately I’ve been craving those tiny wardrobe shifts that make everything feel freshly snapped into Fall 2025—without a full-blown closet overhaul. My low-effort formula right now: evergreen outfit, intentional accessories. They're small styling hacks with powerful payoffs, whether it's belting a blazer, tying a red cashmere knit around my waist (J.Crew is currently 20% off!), layering with a long leather lanyard necklace (suddenly THE THING!), looping on an extra long scarf (SO Celine!), or faux fur (below), or adding unexpected texture or (OMG!) sparkle. Lisa Aiken, above, is wearing this statement scarf. I've been employing this corset-like belt to shape entire outfits—over blazers, cardigans, coats, dresses and even t-shirts!For those who want it done for them, take a look at Marbell's new lineup of outerwear, which comes with built-in scarves and belts(!);The Great comes in with a beaded and fringed cardigan, and Camille Rowe x The Reformation collab features evening dresses with decadent tassels and baubles,

Photos: Lisa Aiken, Stephanie Broek, Alex Mill, Tommy Ton

Leave the leftovers for mid-November. Shopbop's 3-day "Sneak Peek" sale is chock full of things we want now and devour daily: jeans that fit like a memory (these iconic Levi's for $50!), jackets that instantly read Fall 2025, and cashmere that we’ll keep wearing till the end of time. I trawled the sale, so you don't have to, and picked out some highlights: the patch front pocket Velvet jeans, below ($130!), this (Chloe-inspired!) Bardot vegan leather jacket, below (also Moon River, Free People, above, BlankNYC, below, and many more!), suede Staud boots, and these Citizens of Humanity cargo pants. Check out the entire sale here!

Jeans are cute. Suede? Leather? Way more interesting. Soft suede pants, leather trousers—they move, they make the everyday feel like a little more indulgent or decadent or both. Pair with a tee, a sweater, a sweatshirt, whatever. The material does all the talking. Proof in these pics here. Options here (pictured above), here, here and here! If you prefer the texture on top, check out my sister's fringed Johnny Was suede jacket that she worked in Amsterdam or the quilted (looks like suede but not--LOVE!) Banana Republic, last pic.

It's dress-up time. I’m not talking about Halloween costumes. I mean the real kind of dressing up—the kind that makes you stand a little taller, smile a little wider, and remember how transformative great clothes can be. It's the season when evenings stretch longer, invitations accumulate in our inboxes, and the excuse to add a swipe of lipstick and something silk feels not only appropriate, but necessary. Last night in Beverly Hills, Tory Burch hosted a soiree honoring Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill and their just-out book All The Cool Girls Get Fired. The mood: potato chips heaving with creme fraiche and caviar, silk dresses brushing past velvet seating, and Monica Lewinsky reclaiming her White House firing with a wink and a mic-drop. My sister and I showed up in our fall finest: AYR cropped black pants, a Khaite blazer (on sale!) and Tory Burch slingbacks. Coco opted for head-to-toe Tory (um, all mine!), along with a Sea New York faux fur vest. In NYC, Mimi Nguyen turned up at a dinner party in a Mango blazer, fastened with a brooch and a resplendent Dorsey pinkie ring, while Yan Yan Chan opted for a glistening lurex evening bag and another with a studded vegan leather Dotthz tote. Paris's seasonal sparkle is manifest in Laura Vidrequin Rosa's link-laden Celine jeans, and holiday-red knit. Let's get dressed this weekend!