LE CATCH

$298, anthropologie

Stripes and sequins excite me. Especially when they adorn something I could wear pretty much everyday (or night!).

1. By Malene Birger blouse, $375, netaporter.com
2. Tracy Reese wool jacket, $298, anthropologie.com
3. Henri Bendel wraparound watch, $168, henribendel.com
4. Gap leather tote bag, $98, gap.com
5. Jessica Simpson pumps, $78, nordstrom.com
6. Frame Denim mid-rise skinny jeans, $199, netaporter.com

I have no idea what I was thinking on Saturday afternoon when I attempted to move a king-size upholstered headboard on my own. It ultimately fell smack dab on top of my right big toe--it hurt so badly! But then later, of course, I put on my heels and headed to a dance party, where I, with the help of my friend tequila, proceeded to boogie-woogie all night long. On Sunday morning, the consequences of my actions were revealed: I could barely walk. Woe is me. It looks like I am going to be wearing flat shoes for days to come. Of course, the one upside is an excuse to buy a new pair of flats (or two!) that I will be excited to hobble around in. So far, I've dug up these comfy contenders from Jenni Kayne (similar to the pair above), Schutz, Aquazurra, and Zara.

Photo: Pinterest

$120, miss selfridge

Since metallic will be a big Spring 2014 trend, I'm thinking this glimmery silver dress will dazzle through the holidays and straight into summer soirees.

1. Miss Selfridge metallic dress, $120, missselfridge.com
2. Bauble Bar drop earrings, $32, baublebar.com
3. Charlotte Olympia clutch, $1565, netaporter.com
4. Aquazurra tie-up sandals, $795, shopbop.com

The party time of year is here (see my desk above)--and thus the quest for festive dresses begins, which is fun since I actually enjoy this hunt as much as the soirees themselves. I struck gold this morning at The Outnet, stocked with a bounty of deeply discounted party-around-the-clock frocks, including this strapless Michael Van Der Ham (70% off!), this embellished fringe tulle Issa (65% off!), and this highly dramatic Michael Kors (70%). I also dug up these fetching lovelies--though not on sale but still incredibly tempting nonetheless!--from ML Monique L'huiller, BCBG, and Alexander McQueen. Party on, people!

$115, asos

The candy-like embellishment on this statement sweatshirt looks good enough to eat!

1. Asos embellished sweatshirt, $115, asos.com
2. Alexander Wang cat-eye sunglasses, $345, shopbop.com
3. RGB Oxblood nail polish, $18, amazon.com
4. 3.1 Phillip Lim fur tote bag, $1350, forwardbyelysewalker.com
5. Nine West flats, $69, ninewest.com
6. J.Crew cropped pants, $150, netaporter.com or here

In my mind, throwing on this coat would be the equivalent of stepping onto a plush, high pile carpet with cold bare feet! In other words, cozy! Model Anna Selezneva, above, is wearing a past season style, but I found some similar ones from Warehouse, Stella McCartney and Topshop.

Photo: ImaxTree

$119, dorothy perkins

This ombre faux fur jacket will stand out nicely in the dreary sea of wintry black coats.

1. Givenchy sweater with gold bars, $1215, netaporter.com
2. Dorothy Perkins ombre faux fur jacket, $119, dorothyperkins.com
3. Topshop stretch link bracelet, $1, topshop.com
4. Lulu Guinness clutch, $311, asos.com
5. Schutz ankle strap pumps, $179, zappos.com
6. J Brand jeans, $189, netaporter.com

I am suddenly feeling the approach of the gift-giving season and thinking these super adorable Rebecca Minkoff pouches with drop-shadowed monograms would make for good stocking stuffers. Depending on the initials of your friends and family, you can choose red (B, E, K, N and T) or black (B, D, E, J, K, L, M, N, R, S and T). I'll take the M please!

$65, miss selfridge

There's a whole lot of goodness going on in this mini skirt from the silver jacquard leopard print to the punkish zipper accent to the asymmetric hemline. I'll take it all!

1. Michael Kors cashmere sweater, $775, netaporter.com
2.Wouters & Hendrix stone and spike drop earrings*, $186, shopbop.com
3. ZAC Zac Posen bag*, $337, shopbop.com
4. Manolo Blahnik suede ankle boots, $1055, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Miss Selfridge asymmetric skirt, $65, missselfridge.com

*Get these prices and 25% off on almost everything at Shopbop through Thursday by using code INTHEFAMILY25 at checkout.