I'm all about a winter basic that's anything but basic!

1. Topshop tie-sleeve sweater,
2. Topshop faux patchwork stole, $
3. SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker bag,
4. Michael Kors ballet flats,
5. Mother flared jeans,

For me, the antidote to five days of Thanksgiving vacation, two new pet guinea pigs, and my first time ever 18-pound turkey is... an unflappably cool blouse! (P.S. Since it's Cyper Monday, it's 15% off today.)

I'll be doing my (crazy/hectic) pre-Thanksgiving business in this cheerfully cute top.

Thanks to a fashion insider friend, I just discovered the latest and greatest pair of jeans. Cut straight through the hips and thighs like vintage 501's, with frayed asymmetrical-cut ankles (a la Vetements) in a non-stretch, heavy-weight denim, these jeans are super flattering, comfortable and day to night wearable. Mine are en route!

Red buttons and bell cuffs make this striped sweater a standout--and winter must-have.

An easy yet stylish way to stay on top of everyday things...

Gap nails this season's retro ski jacket trend with this cute striped puffer, which I want to layer under my winter coat on the coldest winter days.

I'm going to hop on the holiday party circuit in this fun velvet sandal.

I'd like to zip around everyday in these frayed hem jeans!

This pic inspires me to freshen up my jeans-and-top uniform with a feminine vintage-looking blouse, such as , , , and (on sale!), along with colorful footwear, such as these by , , , , , , and (pictured above). I love it when simple substitutions yield super stylish benefits!