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Aspen's deep powder proved too daunting for me last Saturday, so I engaged in the town's second most exhilarating activity: people-watching at The Little Nell! As I sat with a friend recovering from ACL surgery, sipping hot chocolate and nibbling on truffle fries, we ogled an endless stream of ski chic that spanned Moncler to The North Face. The dazzling display confirmed why one must also dress up for even the most basic off-the-slopes jaunts, such as a Paradise Bakery run, which I attempted to do, above, on Sunday morning! (My Cordova ribbed base-layer leggings are the best in the business, and my Sacai jacket now has a cool spring version!) Now that I'm back down at sea level, I've discovered that all the fancy stuff that defines Aspen style is currently on sale at My Theresa. The gotta-have-it greatest hits include this quilted Bogner, this Perfect Moment parka (or this!), these Isabel Marant shearling-trimmed ankle boots (and these ones!), these Sorel snow boots, this and this faux fur Toni Saylor! Just saying: All of these styles would work exceedingly well in the currently frozen tundra known as LA!

$349, massimo dutti

Can't wait to field compliments in this crochet cutie!

1. Massimo Dutti dress, $349, massimodutti.com

2. Roxanne Assoulin earrings, $90, netaporter.com

3. Clare V tote bag, $185, clarev.com

4. Valentino sandals, $692, mytheresa.com

Khaite's super coveted crystal-embellished flats are pushing me to take a leap with my spring footwear and step out in the statement-y Jimmy Choo shoes, above, or these! Or I could do the on-sale Tory Burch ballet, pictured below, or any of these dazzlers by Gianvito Rossi (a promising summer staple!), Etro, AWAKE Mode, and Aquazurra.

Looks like Prada's pointy-toe heels, white skirts (in varying lengths) and brown blazers will be all the rage next fall. However, there's one cool runway look we can incorporate into our current uniforms right this minute: the simple crewneck. Prada showed them in various everyday-ready neutrals, from camel to charcoal grey, all of them teamed with showboat silhouettes (i.e., down-stuffed mini skirts, tapered trousers, etc). I am going to join Prada's crew with these lookalikes from J.Crew, Vince, Alex Mill (men's department!), The Reformation, and The Row.

Why didn't anyone tell me about Cos Atelier and its limited-edition capsule of more elevated, luxuriously-crafted pieces? The stunning ruffled wool coat, above, is already sold out in my size but all you size 2's can still pounce! Clearly, Cos Atelier leans heavily towards The Row with its clean, sophisticated, elegant and forever-chic silhouettes but at much more affordable prices. The gorgeous navy leather trench, below, is calling my name, and I am pretty sure we could all work the fine tuxedo blazer, last pic. All the goods can be found here.

Spring can't come soon enough! (Buh-bye, Winter Storm Olive!) But at least I've gotten a jumpstart on next season's easy, breezy dressing--along with the intricacies of transitional weather-layering--with Doen's just-out collection of silky-soft slip dresses, skirts and feather-light knits. The new line-up is designed to be mixed and matched, and, in fact, there are so many ways to style these pieces together that my friends at Doen challenged me to whittle them down to just a few spring-fresh looks that everyone could wear. So, here's what I did: I took the feminine floral print slip, above, and tempered it with a chunky button-up sweater that I turned sideways to show a little shoulder--just to keep things sexy! I embraced spring's bright hues, this Clover and this Juneberry, all in one go, below, and lastly, I threw on an oversized Loewe blazer over a bralette and matching skirt to reveal just a comfortable amount of skin. So much cuteness!

While bracing for what's forecasted to be one of the coldest storms in years, praying my flight will make into Aspen on Thursday, studying various weather model predictions, and simultaneously reconciling with a soggy, stuck-in-LA weekend, I'm also examining how exactly the women of London, specifically those currently attending Fashion Week, endure long English winters with steadfast style. From these pics alone, I've concluded a statement jacket or coat is mandatory. Perhaps even all one needs to get by! With the end of the season nearing (let's hope!), there are some very good options with exceptional mileage on sale, very similar to the ones featured here, including these by Stand Studio, Yves Salomon, Chloe, The Great, and Vince.

Photos: Vogue, Fashionista

I first tried these Veronica Beard jeans on in front of my friends, with no mirror in sight. And it was so interesting to gauge their reaction first before assess the jeans on my own. All of their mouths morphed into little O's, with a collective, "Ooooh!" coming out. Then they informed me, one by one, that the jeans made my legs look super long, that I would love them, that they were beyond flattering. Intrigued by their comments and super curious to see for myself, I ran to the mirror and immediately acknowledged: They're right! The jeans are most definitely excellent! Yes, I will shorten the length a bit, so that I can wear them without high heels, but still, they'll yield the same amazing legs-for-days effect. They also happen to be stretchy and everyday-comfy. I teamed them with Veronica Beard's matching vest for the reveal, here, but will wear them with everything from t-shirts to cashmere!

A 90-minute wait for the 18-fold dumplings at Din Tai Fung yesterday sparked a whirl around Century City mall--and several unexpected purchases! I snapped up the $80 denim jacket, above, from the Gap, along with the knit and fringe dresses from H&M (here, here and here), plus fell in love with the Gucci espadrilles, last pic, and this crochet Zimmermann to go with.

Big, baggy jeans are a mainstay in my teenage boys' wardrobes. Me, not so much. I fear oversized jeans will make me look like how they sound. No bueno. However, thanks to model Vilma Bergenheim, above, and Anouke Yve, below, I've found a few flattering options to weave into my weekly rotation: these new fantastically-cut (twin sister-verified) Madewell jeans, these no-fail Levi's classics, and the AGOLDE, below. I'm now thinking I'll throw in the Adidas Samba sneaks to go with!