LE CATCH

My Monday morning just got a little sweeter thanks to this Zara discovery: a fringed Chanel-spirited jacket, perfect for layering under winter coats now and on its own this spring. I'd also team it with this, this, this, and this!

$17, she in

I just returned from a Mexican getaway with my hubby (details/pics to come!) and would love to do it all over again with this top in my suitcase!

1. She Inside blouse, $17, sheinside.com
2. Tom Ford sunglasses, $415, nordstrom.com
3. Lisa Marie Fernandez bikini, $385, matchesfashion.com
4. Marni sandals, $635, shopbop.com
5. Madewell shorts, $55, netaporter.com

This pinktastic faux fur cape helps me forgive bitter Mr. Frost. It actually warms me up quite nicely!

I have just one windbreaker in my closet and the only time it sees the light of day is when I go running in the rain--which in LA is almost never (minus the recent Pineapple Express!). But this spring, thanks to designers like Givenchy (pictured below), Sacai and Balenciaga, it seems I have more reasons/occasions to wear this windbreaker or even buy a new one, specifically the about-to-be-trendy kind that doesn't just run in the rain, but gets layered under chic coats and over sophisticated sweaters. The black, wear-with-everything H&M one, above, is a good place to start, but I am also loving these fresh, eye-catching styles from P.E. Nation, Nike, BINGKA, Adidas by Stella McCartney, and Columbia.

$65, netaporter

A simple yet awesome blouse I'd wear day in and day out. (It can also be found here.)

1. Madewell tie-sleeve blouse, $65, netaporter.com
2. Marc Jacobs sunglasses, $225, shopbop.com
3. Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint, $33, nordstrom.com
4. Balenciaga leather tote bag, $1695, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Gucci slip-on loafers, $695, netaporter.com
6. Ellery pants, $708, matchesfashion.com

I've literally become attached to my new custom mini cross body bag--thanks to Clare Vivier! I find myself wearing it around the house with my (always misplaced) phone and lip gloss in it. It's super cute and lightweight. Clare has other ones like it, such as this and this. Oh, and my luscious sweater--a cheapie but goodie--can be found here.

$79, mango

Every wardrobe could use a do-it-all denim dress that's equal parts chic and relaxed.

1. Mango denim dress, $79, mango.com
2. IAM by Ileana Makri earrings, $180, netaporter.com
3. Giorgio Armani Lip Magnet in 300, $38, neimanmarcus.com
4. Fendi raffia bag, $2450, nordstrom.com
5. Tabitha Simmons sandals, $625, bergdorfgoodman.com

Zara takes the corset trend into everyday wearable territory with this versatile yet statement making tee. Yes, please!

$385, moda operandi

Ruffles and stripes add up to spring perfect, in my book!

1. Sea ruffle dress, $385, modaoperandi.com
2. Gucci sunglasses, $119, tjmaxx.com
3. Katerina Makriyanni bracelet, $290, netaporter.com
4. Ethnique tote bag, $200, shoplatititude.com
5. Ancient Greek Sandals toe-ring sandals, $340, shopbop.com

Despite the scarcity of California sunshine, I'm crushing hard on these Gucci cat eye sunglasses, the current go-to's for the fashionable likes of designer/model Jeanne Damas, above, model Camille Rowe, below. Stylist Pernille Teisbaek, last pic, favors the smaller retro-chic version. Happy day! A reader just tipped me off that these sunglasses are available here for 75% off! Total score!!