LE CATCH

A chunky sweater and jeans don't necessarily add up to sexy, but throw in a pair of feminine slingbacks and the cold weather look heats up hot! Proof, above. It all starts with the right sweater though (the hair tuck helps, too!), one that makes a distinct statement and is not too oversized, like these by Anya Hindmarch (pictured, on sale!), Vince, Ganni, Topshop, Co, The Reformation and J.Crew.

$395, netaporter

I want to get my paws on this faux fur leopard print jacket! Love the idea of layering it underneath a pea coat or an oversized army jacket for extra warmth.

1. Marc Jacobs striped top, $175, netaporter.com
2. Ganni leopard print fau fur jacket, $395, netaporter.com
3. MiH jeans, $240, netaporter.com
4. Guerlain Rouge G Christmas in 823 Flam, $55, neimanmarcus.com
5. Salar cross-body bag, $532, shopbop.com
6. Christian Louboutin pumps, $675, nordstrom.com

My latest (and secret) styling trick is to wear things backwards. It sounds crazy, I know, but not only have I found new life in old clothes by doing this but I've doubled the wearability of newer pieces, too. Take for instance the beaded Dries Van Noten blouse, above, which looks way sexier turned around, and day-worthy, to boot. (P.S. Don't you love that I match my son's skateboard?) My most recent feat was wearing this new Asos dress backwards to a holiday party over the weekend. I also tucked the long sleeve inside the dress to make it symmetrical on top. It got rave reviews!

$252, netaporter

My twin sis snagged these fun sneaks on sale--and so I just did too!

1. Tory Burch knit cardigan, $309, toryburch.com
2. Shrimps faux fur coat, $639, matchesfashion.com
3. Rag & Bone cropped jeans, $295, netaporter.com
4. Jacquie Aiche ring, $350, shopbop.com
5. Loewe hammock bag, $3390, neimanmarcus.com
6. Isabel Marant sneakers, $252, netaporter.com

I'm heading to New York later next week and already bracing myself for the cold, un-LA-like weather. To be both warm and stylish, I'd like to take a cue from my friend fashion consultant and recent NY transplant Ramya Giangola and pack a sharp blazer that works both uptown and downtown, like her Rosie Assoulin (on sale!), above. I'm eyeing this lookalike from J.Crew. I would also like to pack these A.P.C corduroy trousers, this simply classic bell-sleeved sweater, this forever-chic Givenchy pea coat (40% off!), and these warm (and running around-friendly) Sam Edelman boots.

$260, the outnet

This sheer lace dress will shine on the holiday circuit.

1. Nicholas lace dress, $260, theoutnet.com
2. Rebecca Minkoff studs, $48, shopbop.com
3. Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture in Decadent Pink, $37, neimanmarcus.com
4. Serpui Marie clutch, $297, shopbop.com
5. Alaia sandals, $1430, netaporter.com

Another good knit, this one a statement cardigan from Madewell that reminds me a bit of this embellished outfit-making Figue that I've been reaching for again and again.

$118, j.crew

The fringed cut-out adds the perfect amount of flair to a basic knit. (P.S. It's 30% off through 12/3.)

1. J.Crew fringe sweater, $118, jcrew.com
2. Acne Studios coat, $1000, matchesfashion.com
3. Max Mara slim leg jeans, $495, netaporter.com
4. Elizabeth and James shopper, $545, shopbop.com
5. Sam Edelman combat boots, $150, shopbop.com

A recent closet cleanse revealed I need more everyday blouses in my life. But the special, hard-to-find kind that stands up to the mundane--i.e., early morning school runs, market sweeps, etc.--but still looks cute, like I made an effort to get "dressed." So I did some snooping around and discovered these beauts from T by Alexander Wang, J.Crew, Tibi, Madewell, And Other Stories, Rebecca Taylor, Antik Batik, and Free People.

I'm not stopping my streak of self-indulgence just yet (more pumpkin pie, anyone?), as, oh yes, there is still more sale shopping to be had. Starting with the high offerings like the prettiest Alessandra Rich dress, above and the low H&M gems, such as the embroidered sweater below. I would mind throwing into my big ol' shopping cart these finds from Alexis (I already have this dress in white and love it--see me in it here), Miu Miu, H&M, Balenciaga, Mango, Marc Jacobs, and Zimmermann. Get in there!