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| $495, netaporter.com |
For those nights when I feel like staying in, but committed to going out...
1. Max Mara btuxedo jacket, $1940, mytheresa.com
2. In the Mood for Love sequin pants, $495, netaporter.com
3. Dorsey lab-grown, $220, shopdorsey.com
4. Sisley Photo-Lip Twist Matte in Drama, $53, neimanmarcus.com
5. La Double J clutch, $270, shopbop.com
6. Alexandre Birman metallic heels, $595, bergdorfgoodman.com
There was time when I would sneak into my twin sister's room, scared of ghosts or thunder or both, and beg to sleep in her bed. Most of the time she'd let me. Some nights, she would negotiate payback: make her bed in the morning or load the dishwasher after dinner, and if I agreed to her terms, she'd let me. Fast forward to present day and our I-scratch-your-back-you-scratch-mine terms of agreement remains: shoot my picture in exchange for clothing in my closet. Thankfully, this deal works pretty much every time, no dishwashing included. The latest transaction: she took my pic in her berry-filled garden over the weekend and repossessed my just-acquired Alex Mill cardigan, above--and then snapped up the scarf, below, this reversible jacket and this fair isle turtleneck in the gift guide I curated on Alex Mill's website. Um, I think she got the better end of the deal!
I spent pretty much the entire weekend holiday shopping--for myself! In no particular order I self-gifted this Khaite-spirited Madewell belt (that's so good it's backordered till March 2024!!!), the $42 H&M vase, above, that will soon take up residence on my kitchen counter, the pleated Anine Bing jeans, below, which look nothing like the other denim jammed in my closet, this Zara knit inspired by the tie-it-on-and-go styling trend, last pic, and these super sleek sneakers from The Row, which, even though they are sneakers, will be among the nicest shoes I own! Proper gift guide for you coming soon, I promise. P.S. Should you feel inclined, you can treat yourself too with an extra 25% off at Shopbop!
Not a day goes without a compliment (or five) on my never-take-off necklace stack, and I have Adina Reyter to thank for that. Her jewelry is not only stay-on easy, but statement-making easy. And today and tomorrow, it's also gift-giving easy, because Le Catch readers can get 20% off today with the code MARLIEN20. See all of my favorite pieces here. You're welcome!
Since everyone has been DM'ing me via Instagram about the coat I wore earlier this week, I thought I'd answer here: it's by H&M, previously featured on Le Catch. For future inquiries, please make sure to check out my "Looks" page on Shop My. There you'll also find an up-to-date line-up of latest looks, including the fringed Zara from last night, and archive of past posts, weekly finds and more! Happy Weekend, people!
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| $53, charles keith |
A Chanel dupe durable enough for everyday errands--in style.
1. Alanui sweater, $1207, mytheresa.com
2. AGOLDE jeans, $220, netaporter.com
3. Alex Mill coat, $595, alexmill.com
4. Charles Keith tweed slingbacks, $53, charleskeith.com
Last night started with a group pic that evidently only one of us wanted taken (guess who?), followed by a traffic-filled, multiple-freeway trek across town and a sweaty, uphill walk to Flamingo Estate, where we celebrated Aimee Song's collaboration with Madewell. Throughout the evening, Dorsey founder Meg Strachan, my sister and I covered a lot of ground, starting with the best boots out there this winter, why leather trousers, specifically the Sandro pair on sale, below, have become a closet staple, and how we're all going to wear the Zara mesh dress in myrid ways, last pic. We also explored Meg's obsession with long coats (this and this in particular), Coco's fascination with this book, and why I am a sucker for sequins (reasons one, two and three). All in all, it was a good night! (See more details/outfits on my Shop My Looks page amd Instagram!)
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| $89, zara |
How to finesse the current hoodie/blazer combo with zero bulkiness and spot-on proportions.
1. Zara hooded blazer, $89, zara.com
2. AGOLDE jeans, $235, mytheresa.com
3. Zoe Lev bar signet ring, $640, zoelev.com
4. Marni bag, $357, mytheresa.com
5. Steve Madden mesh boots, $129, stevemadden.com
What better way to embrace winter's grey days than to wear it top to toe. London-based creative director Yatri Pabari offers a how-to master class via her Instagram feed. The prerequisite: an A+ pair of grey jeans. They look refreshingly different from blue/black denim, but equally neutral/versatile. Let's dive into the course with River Island's bomber jacket and jeans, above, then study the outfit-edifying pair by Zara, below. I also love these jeans by Frame, Totem and L'Agence. To go with: this, this and this. P.S. I found a pre-loved version of her Bottega bag, last pic, here!
Denim on denim sounds easy. Personally, I find it tricky to execute, because I want to the combo to look seamless, yet not too matchy-matchy. Furthermore, I struggle with the combination of shades, and which washes work best. Well, Haikure is here to save my denim days, using sustainably-crafted, organic denim, to boot, with the one-and-one jumpsuit, above (also here). The Italian line also excels in perfectly-cut wide-leg white jeans and shorts, below.
