LE CATCH

My sister is about to receive a slew of packages over the next few days in her Tribeca apartment--all addressed to me!--as I just shipped a bunch of new city-sleek (and NYFW-caliber) pieces for my visit next week. (Carry-on, always!) Juliana Salazar, the New York City-based stylist and brand strategist and expert cold weather dresser, in these pics here, inspired many of the new looks I sourced, from this Zara tie-dye sweatshirt (poised to be a big street style trend) and made-for-layering windbreaker to these Miu Miu cat-eye sunnies, this Ganni grey knit hoodie, these high-waisted long-length Re/Done cargo pants and this bright striped Ganni sweater (all pictured below). I also bought this crazy embellished Asos dress for dinner at the newly-opened L'Avenue! I think I'm set!

Photos: Juliana Salazar

With rogue (relative!) warmth springing up in NYC this week and soaked LA drying out, it's a fine time to raid The Outnet's Zimmermann sale, chock full of romantic (and Valentine's Day-ready!) dresses, including the pretty floral frock, above, that worked magic for me in both Napa, above, and New York, below. I'd love to get more of these super versatile, always cute looks, particularly this gorgeous broderie anglaise knockout, this ruffled polka dot mini, this lace-trimmed beauty, and this floral playsuit. P.S. The new spring collection just hit the racks and, yes, it's insane! Check it all out here (along with more on-sale pieces).

Next Sunday I'm heading back to New York for a few fashion shows and, with rain and snow in the forecast, I'm already strategizing my warm-meets-wow wardrobe. One thing I'll need but don't currently have is this winter's go-to: a check-print coat. As these pictures prove, they perfectly punctuate an outfit to the point where it almost doesn't matter what you have on underneath! That definitely makes things easier, right? Both long and short goes, and since they do so much heavy (outfit) lifting, I am contemplating snapping up both! Thankfully, there are loads of choices that won't break the bank, including this Topshop, this Mango, this H&M, this Pull & Bear, this C/Meo Collective, and this Marc Jacobs (70% off!).
My sis just splurged on this iconic Burberry on sale! See her work it here.

I may still only be an intermediate skier since learning a few years ago, but at least my slope style is on the up and up! In Aspen over the holidays, I was treated to a fashion show-caliber lineup of the chicest mountain-high looks, and here's what I gleaned: it's all about skiwear that makes a style statement both on and off the run. I'm talking printastic puffers, retro-inspired sweaters, luxe hiking boots, and chic fleeces. I rounded up my absolute favorites of the season right here!

Prints and pops of color are electrifying during Copenhagen Fashion Week (proof in the pudding here!), but also coming in loud and clear are, lo and behold, normcore running sneakers. Not the jazzed-up designer kind, but rather the treadmill type.

Never mind that it feels like January 33! The new year means new jeans! On tap for my 2019: a distinctly fresh denim silhouette that's slightly more loose-fitting, a little lower-waisted, straight-legged and just a teeny bit cropped. (However, I do predict that over the course of the year I will embrace the longer, next-big-thing styles like these by Eve Denim and Frame.) So, here are my current faves: Topshop's (sold out then just re-stocked) Editor jeans, above, AGOLDE's button-fly (or these!), Madewell's no-fail classic (or this lighter wash), and Aries' vintage inspired pair.

With the crazy polar vortex gripping much of the country, I bring you much needed cold weather style inspo from another truly cold place: Copenhagen. Contending with an average winter temperature of zero-degrees centigrade, the Danes are experts in fending off Mr. Frost--fashionably. Their current M.O.: bright and bold! Neons! Checks! Feathers! Fringe! I'd like to warm up in these sunny looks and ward of winter's gloom. Examples include this Zazi embroidered coat (similar to the blue one below), this pink Ganni jacket, this oversize checked Mango blazer, this animal print-trimmed Mother puffer, this English Factory statement trench, this snakeskin Asos, this colorblock Lu Mei Hackney puffer, and this lilac faux fur Topshop coat.

Photos: Vogue Magazine

At least I've found a way to keep my fingers warm during this (historic!) deep freeze: surfing Shopbop's just-launched sale! This season's cult items such as Nanushka's puffer jacket, above and below, is up for grabs, along with this Current/Elliott infantry jacket, this made-for-layering Sundry hoodie, these Sam Edelman fur-trimmed boots, these perfectly-fitting Isabel Marant jeans, and this ski-ready Sam down jacket. Defrost yourself here! (P.S. There are also loads of warm weather treasures, too, like this and this, perfect for Spring Break!)

The polar vortex gripping the country has me fantasizing about sunshine and sundresses.

$67, asos

This super cute, under-$100 find is my Monday morning pick-me-up!

1. Miss Selfridge dress, $67, asos.com
2. Isabel Marant shell earrings, $105, netaporter.com
3. Les Petits Joueurs bag, $810, shopbop.com
4. Yves Saint Laurent Lipstick in Corail Spontini, $36, nordstrom.com
5. Gianvito Rossi boots, $1625, netaporter.com