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It’s a big part of my job to know the best products, new brands, and general shopping landscape. Fortunately, I find this “work” rather fun and exciting, so I often find myself doing “research” late into the night, discovering labels on Instagram, tracking items to see what’s still in stock, and seeing which retailers are buying into which trends. As someone who shops all day, I do end up buying more clothing than your average retail browser, and—full disclosure—receive some gifts. Like most people, though, when I choose to wear an item, it means that I’m endorsing the style, fit, and quality. Before anything made it into this story, it passed three gates: I find it special enough to add to my overstuffed closet, wear it on repeat, and snap a pic for my Instagram. Read on to see the items that passed this three-pronged test, from the Zara heels I walked 10 miles in to the $30 sweater I deemed lovely enough to wear to an important conference.

Basket bags have been linked to French-girl style since Jane Birkin made them popular decades ago, and the style isn’t showing any signs of slowing down on the streets of St. Germain or the Marais. Recently, though, I’ve been interested in pinpointing the new bags that are gaining a following among the Parisian fashion set now.

To research the topic, I did a deep dive on Instagram to see exactly which handbags all of the cool French women are carrying on their arms at the moment. From throwback styles that were popular in the ’90s to designer monogram pieces to on-the-rise designers to the just-launched bag that is already selling out, there are plenty of styles we’re spotting on girls in Paris right now. Ahead, see the nine bag styles French girls are wearing and shop them for yourself.

Next: six winter shopping picks all of our editors agree on.

While turtlenecks can certainly be worn year-round, they typically get the most mileage during the fall and winter season. The extra neck coverage is essential once temperatures drop, so it’s no surprise we’ve started seeing this piece appear in the autumn ensembles of some of our go-to fashion girls. Among the most popular we’ve spotted as of late? Printed turtlenecks (think a wild animal print or classic stripes) because although a classic, clean pick can be paired with everything, there’s something about a patterned one that just feels so current.

Don’t think that you can’t pair a printed turtleneck with everything in your wardrobe, either, because you certainly can. Mixing and matching patterns is a trend that will never get old, so get creative and pair a striped top with a checkered skirt (an example of which you’ll find below). Or, go a safe route and team one of this season’s hottest and wildest prints (ahem, snakeskin) with uncomplicated black pants.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up the best of the best in terms of printed turtleneck outfits to copy. So read on to see the looks and then shop our favorite patterned pieces to buy now and wear all season long.

In case you missed the memo, metallic is back. From shirts to bags to skirts to today’s focus, gleaming sneakers, shiny is officially the new black, and we’re certainly not complaining. While lustrous pieces are great to wear during holiday party season (or during a night out on the town), don’t limit your metallic outfits to just those occasions. Instead, wear them in your normal day-to-day—yes, we’re serious.

Now, if you’re too afraid to go all-out in head-to-toe sparkle (or just prefer to save that look for New Year’s Eve), sprinkle in hints of this polarizing ’80s micro-trend via your accessories. A cute coated belt bag is a great way to amp up an LBD, or ground a look with a pair of metallic sneakers guaranteed to make a simple ‘fit blindingly cool.

That’s why we searched far and wide to find 20 pairs of glistening sneakers bound to make you feel next-level. Read on to see and shop the metallic trainers we don’t mind seeing stars for.

Sorry if this offends you, but for the longest time, I considered loafers a “boring” shoe style. I have nothing against them but never really thought of them as cool or current. Now, though, that the classic shoes are having a bit of a renaissance this season, and in seeing how Emma Roberts recently styled her pair, I may be sold on them for good. The American Horror Story actress stepped out in Los Angeles recently wearing a pair of heeled loafers in such a chic, polished ensemble that it left me searching for a pair of my own.

Roberts opted for a block-heel pair from Freda Saldavor and styled the style in a very ’70s retro-cool way: alongside a denim button-front miniskirt, brown knit tee, and cat-eye sunglasses. She seems to favor the classic shoe style, as evidenced by a recent outfit involving a fun leopard-print pair that we quickly dubbed the It flats of fall 2018. To see how Roberts styled her loafers and then shop her whole look—along with some similar shoe styles from Freda Salvador—keep reading.

Next, read about the one thing Adwoa Aboah considers the key to her next-level style.

It seems like just yesterday we were enduring the heat of summer, longing for the temperatures to drop. Now that we’re here, we can’t help but ask, “Where did fall go and how is it already winter?” Okay, maybe we’re getting ahead of ourselves, but within a number of weeks, we’ll be in the center of the holiday season, which means it’s time to start shopping for those all winter party ensembles. Sure, there are plenty of dresses that’ll look great year-round, but if there’s one style that was practically made for the season, it’s the long-sleeve holiday party dress.

Sure, you could always opt for a classic slip dress, but there’s something about a long-sleeve dress, especially when it’s of the sequined, velvet, or metallic variety, that feels extra-special for the holidays. You’re bound to receive endless compliments at any soirée you attend. Ready to start shopping? We gathered the chicest long-sleeve dresses you’ll want to wear to every holiday party you have in your calendar. Check them out below.

Now, check out the French girl–approved holiday wardrobe you need now.

Gift giving can be quite the ordeal. Since you probably have a zillion people on your holiday shopping list, chances are you might see your budget being whittled down as you make your way through that list. So the truth is that while we’d love to treat our friends, family, and co-workers to the luxurious gifts they deserve, sometimes it just doesn’t shake out that way. But expert gift givers will know that it’s not about how much you spend but the type of gift you pick out.

Luckily, it turns out you don’t have to spend a ton to give a gift that still feels special. In fact, all you really need is $15. To prove it, we’re rounding up our favorite gifts that cost less than your takeout lunch (at least here in NYC). These gift ideas run the gamut from practical to just plain fun and will manage to make those close to you feel the love—just in a way that’s budget-friendly for you. From a trendy and pair of sunglasses your friend with the boldest style will love to the best budget beauty buys that the skincare-obsessed person in your life will enjoy, there’s really something for everyone here. These 20 gifts will help make a major dent in your nice list for 2018.

Check out our favorite $15-and-under picks below, and get ready to embrace the holiday cheer (while saving for the New Year)!

This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.