LE CATCH

 $85, warehouse.co.uk

I came across these lovely lace blouses at Warehouse and I can't decide which one I like better. The yellow top is fun, up-to-the-minute and statementy, while the beige one is more subdued and elegant. Which one would you buy?

$116, warehouse.com

Bright and floral--the antidote to winter blues. Wear it with...

1. Warehouse blurred floral dress, $116, warehouse.co.uk

2. Elizabeth Cole rosebud jet earrings, $138, elizabethcole.com

3. See by Chloe suede clutch, $255, www.mytheresa.com

4. Valentino stud bootie, $875, bergdorfgoodman.com

*Winterize it with a big chunky cardigan or a snug leather motorcycle jacket and black wool tights.

Photos by Janeen Lund

If you haven't heard of Of Two Minds you will. It's an upstart line that launched last year, with Paris-bred, LA-based (and Isabel Marant BFF) Sunjoo Moon at the helm. It's poised to be hugely successful, because Moon makes clothes we all want to wear: comfortable yet distinctly chic. What's more, she deftly imbues each and every piece with her own Malibu beachy-meets-French-chic vibe. For her spring collection, Moon combined lightweight ethnic-spirited prints with heavier tailored silhouettes. The result is pretty perfect, with billowy vivid patterned dresses, embroidered jackets and snappy skirts that are suitable for both the beach and the city. Since the weather has been relatively balmy in LA for the last few days, these filmy, floor-grazing sundresses and colorful tunics from her spring collection are all I want to wear. Look for Of Two Minds at ronherman.com in early 2012.

$47, riverisland.com

Romantic, vintage-spirited, and bold all at once. Wear it with this...

1. River Island floral print jacquard top, $47, riverisland.com

2. Collection by Giada Forte relaxed trouser, $394, barneys.com

3. Topshop color spot earrings, $35, topshop.com

4. Aperlai tiered sandal, $1060, kirnazabete.com

* The finishing touch would be a punchy lipstick, like Heat Wave by Nars.

Whistles is a solidly cool and refreshingly affordable English label that nails the London girl's boho louche-meets-polished aesthetic. Whenever I travel across the pond I make a point of dropping into the Knightsbridge boutique to stock up, as the label is hard to find in the States. In between visits, I regularly shop on its website--and get inspired by how the brand cleverly translates trends and assembles sophisticated, yet easy (to wear and emulate!) outfits. Check out the fall collection for a bevy of outfit ideas--and below, a few of my favorite looks (yes, I am still hung up on evening-worthy jumpsuits).

$355, apc.fr

I'm a little bit cashmere. I'm a little bit rock and roll. Wear it with this...

1. APC striped cashmere pullover, $355, apc.fr

2. CC Skye Deco Hinged bracelet, $175, ccskye.com

3. Proenza Schouler mini skirt, $675, netaporter.com

4. Givenchy zip front slingback, $895, barneys.com

Photo: Harper's Bazaar

I am dress obsessed right now. 'Tis the season after all, with consecutive holiday parties, Yankee Swaps, and dinner dates on the calendar. But why is that whenever I am on the hunt for a head-turning dress, there's a dearth in the marketplace? And then, of course, when I am not seeking one, I come across a knockout. Adding insult to injury, I then reason that I have no upcoming shingdig that warrants the knockout and leave it in my wake. Am I the only one who experiences this? From now on I will pounce when I find something I fancy. Ideally, it would be like Alexa Chung's YSL strapless frock, above. It's so simple yet high-impact--and best of all enduringly stylish.

I have never met a stripe I didn't like. They are ubiquitous in my wardrobe, from my casual Breton tops to luxurious cashmere knits. I even love pairing different striped pieces together. So it should come as no surprise that stripes have horned in on my home. In fact, I recently painted a dark small hallway with black and white horizontal stripes. The result is high impact--just like this TK striped skirt, when it's paired with, yes, more stripes. P.S. For more stripe-chic outfits, check out my blog, LE CATCH.

Photo: Citizen Couture

Who would have thought that teaming an apres-ski sweater with a leather fringe mini could add up to one impeccably cool outfit? In this case, Taylor Tomasi Hill, Artistic Director at Moda Operandi. Just goes to show that sometimes combining the most disparate pieces can yield unexpectedly stylish results. Food for thought, my friends. Happy Thanksgiving!

$265, stylebop.com

A classic sweater with an edgy twist. (P.S. the riveted collar is removable too.)

Wear it with this...

1. Maje sweater with riveted collar, $265, stylebop.com

2. Current/Elliot low-rise skinnies*, $200, netaporter.com

3. Topshop suede bag, $50, topshop.com

4. Vince Camuto pump, $98, vincecamuto.com

*If you're not feeling the lavender jeans (oh, trust me, you will come this spring, with all the pastels in play), go for black, blue or even winter white skinnies instead.