LE CATCH

A few sequins on a friend’s TWP shirt collar caught my eye earlier this week at a dinner party. It was a little thing (P.S. I own the same shirt in not one, but three colors!), but it sums up the season perfectly: shine where you can, add your sparkle, and never underestimate the power of a small, joyful detail. I love TWP's new holiday line-up, rife with feathers, sheer sexiness, and, yes, more sequins, and how these pieces are also genuinely easy to wear. Also noteworthy: Jacques Wei's sparkly (day to night) sweater, an outfit-punctuating necklace from Zara (just bought, bound to sell out by EOD), and Monica Vinader's flash sale bezel diamonds (so much here that's half off!).

This morning a friend sent me a photo from Sun Valley, where snow is falling (9 inches blanketed the top of Baldy last night!) with an open invite to visit. It had me immediately taking stock of what I'd pack (this new fleece), how I'd stay stylishly warm--and reminded me that I need to replace my base layers ASAP. So the timing couldn’t be better, because I somehow ended up with an exclusive 30% off Early Access code for Anthropologie from 11/20–11/23, so I can snap up the cute leggings, above. Not trying to be dramatic, but it really is their biggest sale of the year, and this Early Access version is actually better than the public Cyber Sale that starts 11/24. Also if you spend $200+ you get $50 back on 12/11 to use for holiday gifting through 12/25. So, basically: if there’s something you’ve been eyeing or gifts you already have in mind, this window is the sweet spot to save. Below are a few favorites: the faux fur double-breasted Maeve jacket (which is scheduled to arrive on my doorstep tomorrow!), the reversible patent chore jacket and even some pretty bud vases for the Thanksgiving table! Use my code MARLIEN30, because it's good not to share!

Showed up to a party last night unintentionally twinning with one of my best friends—same impeccably sharp-shouldered blazer, different color (sale options here and here). And honestly? Not a “who wore it best” moment, but a “great minds think alike” one. To me, matching silhouettes isn’t a fashion faux pas—it’s a sign we’re dialed into the same wavelength, gravitating toward what feels timeless, polished, and completely comfortable. And blazers were everywhere last night, but none of them were average. Think unexpected textures (like the embroidered velvet Rixo, above, or this borg Aligne, which I've been wearing non-stop), cinched waists (love this Cos with this J.Crew chain belt, similar to below, or this Aureum on super sale!, along with the charm-accented Roxanne Assoulin), clever cuts (see Cos and bow-trimmed Sandro and Tuckernuck, $148!, all below)—proof that the blazer boom is alive and thriving.

Photos: Shirey Quigley, Leandra Cohen

$250, banana republic

These boots nail the socks with pumps trend--with ease.

1. Gabriela Hearst dress, $1596, theoutnet.com
2. Jil Sander earring cuff set, $990, mytheresa.com
3. Counter Tetrapeptide Serum, $73, counter.com
4. Cos clutch, $179, cos.com
5. Banana Republic ankle boots,

Like everyone else in LA, the rain had me completely off the rails. A strong storm and suddenly I’m dressing like I live in Iceland instead of a city where winter tops out at 50 degrees. But honestly? I loved every soggy second of it—because true sweater weather here is rare. So, of course, I wanted to change my sweater not once, not twice, but three times yesterday—just to take advantage of every chilly hour. Below, a few of the sweaters I was thrilled to finally unveil, including the Alex Mill men's stripes, the layered Cos (the high-neck is sooo good and toasty!) and embellished Zara—and a couple more I’m hoping the next wave of drizzle gives me an excuse to slip into: the layered Peche, this crochet Farm Rio, the funnel-neck CO and the belted Modern Citizen. Another sweater storm is poised to hit LA on Thursday, so be prepared! (P.S. I am busting out new statement belts too, pictured!)

$178, modern citizen

(Statement) sweater weather.

1. Modern Citizen scarf neck wool sweater, $178, moderncitizen.com
2. Citizens of Humanity leather skirt, $540, mytheresa.com
3. Khaite gold-plated earrings, $990, mytheresa.com
4. Mansur Gavriel elongated clutch, $795, mansurgavriel.com
5. Sweed Lip Liner, $24, shopbop.com
6. And Other Stories Tulip bag charm, $45, stories.com
7. Schutz knee-high boots, $278, shopbop.com

Confession: my holiday style strategy this year involves… doing less. Much less. As in one-and-done dressing—the kind where a single, standout piece does all the heavy lifting while I glide into the party looking like I tried (I didn’t). Because here’s the truth: the calendar is already packed and it's not even Thanksgiving yet, my energy is limited, and I refuse to spend 45 minutes negotiating with a sequin skirt that has its own agenda. My lackadaisical approach is surprisingly liberating. Instead of assembling a head-to-toe masterpiece, I just slip on one spectacular thing and let it do its thing. So yes, call it strategic minimalism or just seasonal survival. Either way, it's working for me, and I’ll be wearing the following rely-on-me pieces on repeat, merrily (and effortlessly) all season long: Heaven Mayhem's statement necklace, Sea's flowy sheer silk top and bow-trimmed pajama top (can you believe the cuteness?), The Reformation lace skirt and fancy pants, Tanya Taylor's feather-trimmed blouse and the big-time Prada, last pic. Above: Boden's fur-tipped coat (remove the fur collar and wear the coat indoors, duster style!)

$175, nordstrom

Wrapping my wrist in Bvulgari Serpentine style--for $175!

1. Mango faux fur jacket, $199, mango.com
2. Zara jeans, $99, zara.com
3. St. Moran wraparound watch, $145, nordstrom.com
4. Cos mismatched earrings, $45, cos.com
5. La Bouche Rouge Satin Lipstick, $45, violetgrey.com
6. The Reformation pleated pouch, $228, thereformation.com
7. The Row leather-trimmed boots, $1490, mytheresa.com

Last night marked my official kickoff to holiday–dinner season. Tessa Tran of Chan Luu gathered a chic little crew at Jar in Los Angeles—the kind of warm, wood–paneled, softly-lit hideaway that instantly makes you want to check out other people, linger in your banquette, and pretend you're in say... Manhattan. And oh, the onion rings! Perfectly crisp halos of joy. The conversation ricocheted from fashion to full-blown philosophical to… well, whatever category 31/Atlas falls into. (No one at the table knew what I was talking about, which made me (A) question the algorithm that powers my Instagram feed and (B) consider whether I’ve slipped into a niche corner of the internet that I may never find my way out of.) Then, naturally, we detoured into aliens, followed by the new-to-me drama of toddler facial sheet masks (!) —a controversy I had zero prior knowledge of. And because it was a fashionista–heavy fête, the talk eventually turned to going-out tops—specifically, which ones will define this season. Everyone had an opinion; everyone was right (this, this, this and this. While we would all love to throw on one of the Charvet x Chanel tux tops, above, the price tag is prohibitive. But the one thing we didn’t debate? What to wear on the bottom. The entire table arrived in Chan Luu’s drawstring silk pants--a unanimous masterstroke. They’re pajama-level comfortable yet evening-ready, and they somehow work with everything from sequined camisoles to slouchy knits. A holiday hero if I’ve ever met one. Have a great get-ready-for-the-holidays weekend!

$168, tuckernuck

Tassel season starts now.

1. Tuckernuck dupioni tassel top, $168, tuckernuck.com
2. Prada pants, $1790, mytheresa.com
3. Dorsey white sapphire earrings, $300, shopdorsey.com
4. Guerlain Lipstick Case, $43, nordstrom.com
5. Chloe crochet bag, $1790, netaporter.com
6. The Reformation satin mules, $278, shopbop.com