Battling winter's brunt just got a bit more fun, thanks to this faux fur jacket.

1. La Ligne cotton top,
2. Topshop faux fur jacket,
3. Les Petits Jouers velvet pouch, $670,
4. Helmut Lang boots,
5. M.i.h Jeans, $240,

I'm ringing in the new year with this red-hot, ready-for-action statement top.

I want to get my paws on this faux fur leopard print jacket! Love the idea of layering it underneath a pea coat or an oversized army jacket for extra warmth.

A recent closet cleanse revealed I need more everyday blouses in my life. But the special, hard-to-find kind that stands up to the mundane--i.e., early morning school runs, market sweeps, etc.--but still looks cute, like I made an effort to get "dressed." So I did some snooping around and discovered these beauts from , , , , , , , and .

In my book, a little sparkle never hurts.

Topped with a bow, this a gift that keeps on giving.

This chic bow belted faux fur coat gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling!

Frayed edges give this cotton cardigan a chic Chanel-like vibe.

No need to be chained to my desk as I can lug my laptop and life in this stylish carry-all!

This is exactly what I want to wear to get back to business: up front, it's chic and meeting-worthy, while the back is open, sexy and party-ready! I'd wear it under a blazer during the day and bare it all, off-duty. Other like-minded statement tops I'd work come from , , , and