LE CATCH

$43, pixie market

Going back to the grind just got a little more glamorous thanks to this work-ready shirt.

1. Pixie Market waist tie shirt, $43, pixiemarket.com
2. Marni coat, $2933, matchesfashion.com
3. Asos snake print bag, $40, asos.com
4. J.Crew suede pumps, $248, jcrew.com
5. MiH jeans, $255, netaporter.com

When I first moved to LA from New York I would scoff (in a very New Yorker way) at the Angelenos who'd bust out their puffer jackets when the mercury dipped below 70 degrees. Fast forward a few blood-thinning years, and I had joined the puffer crew. Now it's the thing I reach for before the winter morning school run, exercise class, market excursion, etc. And I'm thinking this season I'm due for an upgrade, one that pulls double duty: keeps me warm and standout stylish. My favorite (and far from the average Patagonia) options are by Uniqlo, Barneys, Michael Kors, Members Only, Penfield, Moncler, and Zara. (P.S. Anyone know who makes the puffer, above?)

Photo: Vogue

$95, topshop.com

This is just the thing to ruffle up my winter wardrobe--and keep me toasty!

1. Topshop ruffle sweater, $95, topshop.com
2. Mango coat, $89, mango.com
3. Jerome Dreyfusss bag, $730, shopbop.com
4. Prada ballet slippers, $590, bergdorfgoodman.com
5, AG x Alexa Chung jeans, $255, netaporter.com

As soon as I finish gift-wrapping (I've got a ways to go!), I am going to focus on one much neglected activity: chilling out. Yes, it's (almost) time to take it easy, and like Alexa Chung, pictured, I'd like to stay on my style game with some amazing off-duty updates, such as a chic oversized sweater like this, this and this; cropped, slightly faded jeans such as these by The Great, MiH and Rag & Bone; a cozy yet cool jacket like this; comfy, walk-everywhere shoes like these high-top sneaks by Vans (pictured below) and these cute J.Crew flats; and for a fun finishing touch, a statment-y pair of sunglasses, like these by Kate Spade and Ray-Ban (pictured below)! Merry, merry!

With crazy balmy temps on the east coast, it feels more like sandal season than the holiday season! Which leads me to contemplate all the new spring sandals already hitting the virtual shelves. While it seems counter-intuitive to buy sandals now, it's actually wise because the best ones always sell out before spring officially arrives! Plus, they'll work swimmingly on the next warm weather getaway. I'd like to take these by Fendi (above), Alexandre Birman, Splendid, Schutz, Sophia Webster, and Topshop.

Although I have never been one to laze around in my pajamas all day, that could potentially change, thanks to all the compellingly cute PJ's I've seen lately, including Heidi Merrick's silk print jammies, above (which you can even monogram!). Other amazing lounge-worthy options to consider (and perhaps gift): this soft washed silk Equipment, this luxurious polka dot Oscar de la Renta, this piped J.Crew (30% off!), this flannel gingham Three J NYC, this striped Vineyard Vines, and this zebra print BedHead (on sale!).

$38, bauble bar

I'd like to ring in the New Year with this kind of (Delfina Delettrez-inspired) bling!

1. Elie Saab dress, $4200, netaporter.com
2. Bauble Bar ring, $38, baublebar.com
3. Yves Saint Laurent Kiss & Blush in Fuchsia, $40, nordstrom.com
4. Alice & Olivia clutch, $297, shopbop.com
5. Aquazurra x Poppy Delevigne sandals, $785, bergdorfgoodman.com

I spotted Gwyneth Paltrow the other night at a friend's holiday trunk show wearing the cutest, chicest pajama-inspired pants. They were black, cropped, and perfectly louche--and most suitable for the occasion as the vibe was relaxed and intimate. These pants, I discovered, are by Gucci. Of course! And they go with a matching silk-trimmed blazer, creating what could be the coolest suit (pictured above) I've seen in a while. While I'd love to splurge on the whole shebang, I'm thinking something derivative will do, like this pajama-inspired blouse that will make me feel both cool and comfy.

$90, topshop

For me, the fringe detailing transforms this turtleneck into chic apres-ski-in-Aspen material.

1. Topshop fringe turtleneck, $90, topshop.com
2. Sportmax Code fur coat, $997, matchesfashion.com
3. J.Brand jeans, $218, matchesfashion.com
4. Miu Miu bag, $2100, netaporter.com
5. Marc by Marc Jacobs cuff, $98, shopbop.com
6. Topshop suede boot, $150, topshop.com