I adore the sweet, hand-knit look of this fringed cardigan--and its cozy warmth.

1. Stella McCartney print silk blouse,
2. Topshop hand-knit cardigan, 
3. Proenza Schouler bucket bag,
4. Madewell boots,
5. J Brand jeans,

There's a whole lot of jet-set glam packed into this Instagram pic of stylist Giovanna Battaglia, taken this past summer off the coast of Ibiza, while holding what else but a package of Swedish Kalles Caviar. What I'm fixated on though is her striking print blouse, casually buttoned (just once, mind you) over a bikini. It's the chicest yet easiest alternative to a traditional cover-up that I've seen yet! Truth is, I could even wear this kind of shirt now, completely buttoned, of course. The ticket to paradise is in the vintage-y, vibrant print, which festoon these possibilities from , , , , and .

Photo: Giovanna Battaglia

At a work breakfast yesterday, I reunited with a former Condé Nast editor colleague in from New York who looked every inch the stylish urbanite in a tailored tunic-length top with wide leg jeans. I'd love a long top, untucked like this...

The utilitarian button-down goes out and out glam with the help of all-over sequins. I'd love to put this guy to work!

It would be hard to go back to a plain old white tee after wearing this chic, updated version.

I wore my gold metallic pleated skirt out the other night and raked in a slew of compliments. Thinking I might up the ante with this sequined (just-right-for-the-holidays) statement.

For this dress-up-and-go-out time of year, I like the idea of subbing in an elegant, embellished top for a fancy frock.

A fun lunch at Gjelina with friends last week called for big appetites and super cute outfits. One pal turned up in gorgeous ankle strap which prompted me to go out and get a similar pair, above. (They run large; I bought a half a size down).

Weekend soccer games do not call for major fashion moments, but last week a friend of mine walked onto the field in head-to-toe denim and came out a winner. I'd like to get in the game with this cute top.

This comfy faux fur top is going to be my winter white tee!