LE CATCH

This turtleneck sweater not only jingles my bells, but ramps up my sloppiest throw-on-and-go jeans! Okay, the Gucci pumps help, but still this knit, priced under $100 is a no-brainer ticket to toasty chic.

$60, and other stories

Love that this knit, pearl-studded envelope clutch could be mistaken for Chanel and yet rings in at a mere $60!

I am a huge fan of New York-based accessories brand Loeffler Randall, so when they asked me to put together a holiday gift guide, I jumped! Last minute shoppers, take note for the list includes the amazing day-to-night lace-up heels, above, as well as the sharp metallic mules, below. Check it all out here.

Photos: Angi Welsch

In between binge watching The Fall at night (I'm hopelessly addicted!), I've been shopping online for gifts, big and small. So far, my stocking stuffer game is particularly strong and so I'd thought I'd pass along a few of my favorites. They include this cute pom pom-topped Zara hat, these all-natural, handmade, chic-as-can-be striped soaps by Wary Meyers, these Target mason jar shot glasses, this iPhone lens attachment (for all the budding and professional photographers in my family), these quick fix under-eye pads from Tracie Martyn (which have been helping me look like I'm not watching late-night disturbing shows!), this fun card game, this forever meaningful Draper James frame ornament (my sister gives me these every year with my kids' pictures inside), this By Terry Lip Baume (#bestever) and my current page-turner Love Warrior.

The unexpected combo of a slouchy sweater and over-the-top statement earrings is my kind of high/low mix. It's also a sneaky way to stay super comfy without sacrificing style. Try this trick with these blingy beauts from Mercedes Salazar (pictured above), J.Crew, Elizabeth Cole, Lulu Frost, Deepa Gurnani, and Stella McCartney.

Another cold day, another cute sweater! This Gucci-esque (pearl-trimmed and all) knit is brought to us courtesy of Storets and rings in at the merry price of $88! Ho, ho, ho!

$39, zara

Chic yet fabulously functional--exactly how I like to roll during the hectic holidaze.

1. H&M sweater, $34, hm.com
2. Topshop faux fur coat, $170, nordstrom.com
3. Zara bag, $39, zara.com
4. Golden Goose sneakers, $425, shopbop.com
5. Stella McCartney jeans, $375, netaporter.com

Santa's elves tipped me off that Shopbop is clearing out loads of gift-worthy goodies at up to 65% off. Highlights include the above faux fur jacket by Mother, which I almost stole off my friend's back the other day. Other under-the-tree options: this Ulla Johnson embroidered top, this vintage Chanel charm bracelet, these lace-up Tibi heels, this NYE-ready Jonathan Simkhai dress, these, these versatile Loeffler Randall sandals, and this ultra feminine Diane Von Furstenberg maxi.

There aren't many cardigans out there that can swing into work then proceed to party the night away, but this feathered Banana Republic does all that--and, I bet, even more! I also love that it's fancy enough to layer over a fun dress yet chill enough to pair with jeans.

Holiday parties and festive dresses typically go hand in hand, but this year I've been enjoying some more casual jean-friendly soirees, including an alfresco dinner party I hosted last week with my sister and Gwyneth Paltrow. See pics here. The party trick is to dress up the denim, of course, which I did with a pair of Chanel slingbacks and an old embellished H&M sweater. I'd like to stay on this party train with more holly, jolly denim-enhancing pieces from Emerson Thorpe, Roland Mouret, Georgia Alice, Isabel Marant, Rebecca Minkoff, and Gucci.