The Clutch Edit

I’ve always been a clutch girl. I love how minimal they are. No digging through a giant tote, no carrying around things you don’t need. I love the challenge of seeing how much I can fit into a small bag. It’s easier than you’d think if you stick to the essentials: phone, cards, keys and lipstick. Boom!

In today’s post I round up my favorites, from chic raffia styles to a beautiful evening piece that completes a look. A few of these are investment buys, but they’re the timeless kind. You’ll keep them forever and reach for them constantly.

My Top Picks

Saint Laurent Uptown Pouch, $800. It comes in so many colors and materials, and the material changes everything. Raffia reads breezy and vacation-ready. Black patent is pure sexy evening. Same bag, totally different mood.

Prada Saffiano Envelope Clutch, $800. Clean and structured, and Saffiano leather holds up to everything. It also comes in a range of colors, so you can go classic or have a little fun. This is the one you’ll carry for years.

The Rest of the Edit

Toteme Travel Raffia Clutch, $620. Woven raffia with contrast leather trim and a detachable wrist strap. Toss it in your suitcase, then carry it to dinner by the water. It’s exclusive to Net-a-Porter, so grab it there.

Toteme T-Lock Clutch, $990. Grained leather with a strap for when you want your hands free. Polished enough for the office, easy enough for the weekend.

Louis Vuitton Poche Toilette GM, $760. Officially, it’s a toiletry pouch. Unofficially, it’s one of the chicest clutches out there. Classic Monogram canvas with natural leather trim and a zip top that keeps everything secure.

Amanu Zambia Pochette, $645. A sleek black pochette with a brass ring. Beautiful and understated in the best way.

Cult Gaia Nala Mini Clutch, $498. Pleated metallic leather in a fan-shaped shell, available in silver or gold. This is your cocktail dress bag.

Cult Gaia Eos Clutch, $400. Beaded, marbled acrylic and a total conversation piece.

Loeffler Randall Rayne Clutch, $250. I love the pleated metallic lamé with a bow and a chain strap. Available in five colors. Perfect for weddings and holiday parties.

Whatever the occasion, I hope you’ll find a clutch here that will be a perfect fit for you. Less is more; so remember to buy better, buy less, wear more and travel light! xx

Saddle Up: The American Heritage Brands On Our Radar

The equestrian, ranch-and-rodeo look is everywhere right now, but the version I love isn't costume. It's built on brands that have actually earned it — some for more than 150 years, some for barely a decade — and a few that put a more urban take on it.

Here's my roundup: the old guard, the new guard, and my favorite pieces from each. All best sellers, all for good reason.

The Old Guard

Stetson

Stetson has been around since 1865, and the origin story is almost too good — John B. Stetson made a hat for a traveler out on the frontier, and the cowboy hat as we know it was born. More than 150 years later, it's still the name every Western hat gets measured against, and a lot of the hatmaking is done much the way John B. did it.

My pick: The Skyline 6X Cowboy Hat — unisex, sharp, and works with denim on a ranch or a leather jacket in Manhattan.

Wrangler

Wrangler is the jean of people who actually ride. The Cowboy Cut was designed in 1947 by Rodeo Ben Lichtenstein — a tailor to rodeo stars — and Wrangler has barely touched it since. It's the official ProRodeo competition jean, which tells you everything. Flat-felled side seams for a comfortable ride, a leg cut to go over your boots, the signature 'W' stitching on the pockets. No trend-chasing, just pure authenticity.

My picks:

• Men's Cowboy Cut Original Fit Jean (13MWZ) — the icon. Higher rise, seven belt loops, built to keep a shirt tucked.

• Women's Wrangler Bespoke High Rise Fashion Flare — high rise, slim through the thigh, a retro flare made for boots.

• The Western Snap Front Denim Shirt, in men's and women's.

Diamond Cross Ranch

Diamond Cross is one of the last historic ranches in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, still owned by the family that homesteaded it — Walter Feuz, a bronc rider in the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame. While neighboring ranches turned into golf courses and condos, they chose to stay. Those mountains in the old Marlboro Man ads? That's their kitchen window view. And here's the part I love most: their apparel helps pay to keep the cattle on the land.

My picks:

• The Wyoming Puffer Jacket — cropped, boxy, sherpa collar, snap hardware. It looks as right in the city as it does in the Tetons.

• The Icon Puffer Vest — same Western-puffer DNA with down fill, shearling, and cow suede, double-stitched to last.

The New Guard

Tecovas

Tecovas started in 2015 with Paul Hedrick and a trunk full of boots. His take: the Western boot world had gotten tired and confusing, especially for first-time buyers. So he made it simple — and made it right. Each boot takes 200+ steps by hand, and the heritage styles are crafted by artisans in León, Mexico, where leatherworking is passed down through generations. A newer brand that respects the old way.

My pick: The Cartwright — their original boot and their best seller. Classic round toe, 1½" stacked heel, 12" shaft, signature toe stitching. Go for the goat leather — it's their most popular for a reason and patinas beautifully. Wedding in a field or a night at a honky tonk, this is the one.

Rivay

Rivay is a New York menswear label, founded in 2015, that does elevated takes on military and workwear classics. It's not cowboy, exactly — it's the piece you'd wear on a weekend drive to the Hudson Valley and still feel right at dinner in the city.

My picks:

• The Gibson Waffle Henley in Antique White — micro waffle knit for texture without bulk, with a woven cotton placket and a little half-moon detail at the back neck. On repeat all fall and winter.

• The Slub Cotton Pocket Tee in Pale Grey — soft, garment-dyed, perfect under a snap shirt or a puffer vest.

Siegelman Stable

The urban cowboy of the bunch. Siegelman Stable is a family-owned New York label rooted in harness racing — four decades of life at the track, going back to 1982. Max Siegelman launched it in 2020 as a tribute to his family's Siegelman Racing logo, mixing that heritage with easy American sportswear. His wife, Karoline, is the Creative Director/Designer. A portion of every sale supports equine therapy, carrying on the work the family started at the barn. I'm obsessed.

My pick: The Siegelman Stable Hat — the hat worn by Jalen and Josh. Wear it with a Wrangler snap shirt and you're done. FYI — Siegelman Stable will have a holiday pop-up in NYC, so check it out!

The Takeaway

What ties these brands together isn't a costume — it's craftsmanship and a real story. A 150-year-old hat company. A ranch family that won't sell. A racing family's logo turned into a love letter. Pick one piece and let it get better with time.

Yeehaw, y’all! Queens edition!

Hudson Grace Fall Favorites

Last night I was at Hudson Grace for a book launch celebrating Susan Kaufman, a colleague I’ve had the pleasure of working with throughout my career in fashion. The occasion was her third Walk With Me book, New York: Holiday, out just in time for the season.

Susan is not only talented but also one of the nicest people I worked with in the industry. The setting couldn’t have been better. Hudson Grace is one of my go-to stores for home and entertaining. It’s the kind of place where everything is beautifully chosen, so you leave wanting all of it. I’ve purchased several items over the years which I still use to this day. It’s also a great place to find great gifts for friends and loved ones.

The deal: Today only, Hudson Grace is offering 20% off everything on their site, plus an additional 20% off clearance items. Here’s what’s on my Get List.

Walk With Me New York: Holiday
Let’s start with the reason I was there. Susan’s book captures New York at its most festive: the wreaths, the brownstones, the windows. It’s a coffee table book you’ll pull out every December, and an easy hostess gift.
Shop it here.

Fresh Bunches Wreath, 24"
A wreath that looks fresh without the fuss.
Shop it here.

Tivoli Ceramic Ice Bucket
Pretty enough to leave out on the bar cart. Hosting is more fun when the essentials look this good.
Shop it here.

Cast Iron Spider
Yes, a spider. It’s October, after all. A little bit spooky, a little bit chic, and it has a hook for hanging. I was obsessed when I saw this in the shop.
Shop it here.

Winter Scented Candle
A gorgeous scent during the holiday season.
Shop it here.

The Napkins
Cocktail napkins are my favorite small luxury. The Tear-Off roll comes in cheerful pops of color and makes a great holiday gift. And the “When’s Halftime” set is on clearance, so it’s an extra 20% off. Football-season hosting, sorted.
Shop the Tear-Off roll here. | Shop When’s Halftime here.

Congratulations again, Susan. Now go shop before midnight.

xx, Lisa

The Investment Shirt

The investment shirt is the most dependable of wardrobe essentials. It's one of the few pieces that can convey both authority and ease. Right now, I'm a fan of a shirt cut in a relaxed shape.

I recently wore a Celine shirt to a work event in SoHo, paired with a slim leather skirt and Gucci loafers. It was perfect for the occasion, and I'm thrilled to have it in my closet. The cut and details are truly special.

As a former publicist for the brand, I can say this with confidence: yes, it's an investment, but you will wear your Celine pieces forever. A designer shirt looks as good with tailored pants as it does with a slim leather skirt or jeans and boots.

A few styles on my radar are from Celine, Jamie Haller, Gucci, Sézane and Wiggy Kit. Some are investment pieces, but remember that less is more. The cut and detail are worth it for something you'll wear for years. It's a true wardrobe asset.

Celine Shirt in Cotton Poplin

Celine: 
This is the one I own and love. It has a relaxed yet structured shape in crisp cotton poplin, with dropped shoulders, a wing collar and a rounded hem. The Celine Paris–engraved mother-of-pearl buttons go all the way down to the cuffs. My favorite detail is the removable tab with Triomphe embroidery. Sizing tip: it runs generous, so size down for a more fitted look.

Jamie Haller’s The Essential Shirt

Jamie Haller: 
Jamie Haller's Essential shirt in a cotton-silk stripe. Tuck it into your favorite jeans and go.

Gucci GG Cotton Poplin Damier Shirt

Gucci
This one is from Generation Gucci, a line that pulls from the house archives with a nod to '90s minimalism. It's lightweight cotton poplin in the signature GG damier.

Wiggy Kit’s The Tab Shirt

Wiggy Kit: 
A bold, masculine stripe with a crisp white bib. It's preppy but still feminine. Wear it loose over denim, tucked into tailored pants, or layered under knitwear as the weather turns.

Sézane’s The Max Shirt

Sézane
The oversized white shirt, done right, with a chest pocket, curved hem and mother-of-pearl buttons. The best part is that Sézane will embroider it for free with a name, a date or a word of up to 10 characters.

Anine Bing on Buying Less and Finding Your Personal Uniform

I recently came across a Marie Claire Australia podcast featuring Anine Bing and immediately wanted to share it here. The conversation goes far beyond fashion—Anine talks about starting over in her 40s, motherhood, divorce, building her brand, and finding her way back to herself.

But her thoughts on personal style and buying less, but better really stayed with me.

Her philosophy is refreshingly simple: figure out what makes you feel like yourself, invest in fewer pieces you genuinely love, and build a wardrobe where everything works together.

Listen to the full podcast episode here.

Start With What You Actually Love

When asked why women still find getting dressed so challenging, Anine's answer is simple: edit.

“Less is more and really find out what they feel like the best in,” she says.

Her advice is to fill your closet with the pieces you absolutely love, invest in fewer but better things, and get rid of the rest.

And your version of a great wardrobe doesn't have to look like anyone else's.

“For one woman, that's a denim, the T-shirt; for another woman it might be a dress or whatever.”

The point is to figure out what makes you feel like you — confident in your own skin.

Find Your Personal Uniform

Anine believes every woman should know her personal uniform—not a literal uniform, but the clothes that consistently make her feel confident.

One woman might feel most beautiful in a dress. Another might feel empowered in a suit.

So instead of asking What should I be wearing?, ask:

How do I want to feel?

That's the question that can make shopping—and getting dressed—a whole lot easier.

Anine's 8-Piece Wardrobe

When asked what she would buy if she were starting with an extremely edited wardrobe, Anine did not hesitate to say:

 Great denim
A white T-shirt
A blazer
A leather jacket
A pair of boots
Sunglasses
A cashmere knit
A cool bag

The magic isn't necessarily in the individual pieces. It's that they all work together.

And that's the real idea behind a good capsule wardrobe: buy pieces that work harder.

Buy Less. Buy Better.

The Get is all about buying less, buying better and wearing it more, but Anine makes a compelling argument for it.

Yes, quality pieces can require a bigger initial investment. But constantly buying things that don't quite work can ultimately cost more.

“We end up with so much junk in our wardrobes that ends up costing more than if we just bought quality pieces,” she says.

Her own wardrobe is consistent. When asked what she's worn repeatedly for the last 15 years, she names denim, boots, leather jackets, blazers, white T-shirts, shirts and cashmere knits.

In fact, she says she has about 20 white T-shirts in her closet.

That might be the best argument for personal style: when you find what works, you don't need to reinvent it.

Clothes Should Make You Feel Something

Perhaps my favorite part of the conversation is Anine's perspective on what clothing can give us beyond simply looking good.

“Clothing is really powerful,” she says. “It can change how you feel about yourself instantly.”

Isn’t that really what personal style is about? Not owning everything that's trending. Not having the biggest wardrobe. It's finding the clothes that make you feel the most you.

And If She Could Only Keep One Thing?

Denim.

When asked which single item she'd choose from her wardrobe, Anine immediately comes back to jeans.

“I feel like I keep coming back to denim,” she says. Putting on the perfect pair makes her feel like she can “conquer the world.”

I think there’s something to be said about forgetting what’s trending and whether you saw it on Instagram. Does putting it on make you feel excited, confident and authentically you?

If it does, you've probably found a keeper.

The Get Take

I’m not suggesting you replace your entire wardrobe with eight new pieces. Start with what you already own. Look at the jeans you always reach for, the blazer that makes everything feel pulled together, the sweater you practically live in… Those pieces are telling you what your personal uniform already is.

The ultimate luxury isn't having more clothes. It's having a closet where almost everything works—and everything feels like you.