LE CATCH

Herewith, three smashing totes from Old Navy that you can throw everything in, throw around, and be thoroughly psyched about, given the $24 price tag. I'm personally leaning toward the classic cream and caramel combo.

$385, tibi

People seem to like my tops and sometimes ask me what my special secret is for picking them. The answer is...I'm not sure I have one, but I do look for tops that make an impact (i.e., have eye-catching details) but are still adaptable (i.e., easy to wear with everything). This Tibi top, with its striking laser-cut sleeves, makes the cut, as it works equally well with evening-ready trousers as well as jeans (and even denim cutoffs). Oh, and it also comes in forever-chic black. Check out how this guy takes everything else up a notch:

1. Tibi laser-cut sleeve top, $385, tibi.com
2. Madewell sunglasses, $55, shopbop.com
3. Topshop stud earrings, $15, topshop.com
4. C.Wonder spiked bracelet, $38, cwonder.com
5. Asos clutch with removable front pocket, $47, asos.com
6. See by Chloe sandals, $320, piperlime.gap.com
7. MiH jeans, $175, netaporter.com

Although we're springing forward this weekend (daylight savings begins on Sunday!), it's still feeling mighty wintry out there. Consider taking inspiration from these fashion show go-ers, who all employ a heat-trapping, compulsivelytouchable, highly glamorous colored fur stole. (Don't throw eggs at me, PETA!). Whether the fur is real or not, it is a highly persuasive statement--and clearly, super photogenic. Check out these real and faux options from Sherry Cassin (available in an array of hues, and affordable, to boot!), New York & Co, and Trilogy.

Photos: Lee Oliveira, Gastrochic, Harper's Bazaar

$295, cusp

If you are in the market for an everyday bag in a non-primary color, I say go for one that boasts an array of shades, from bright to wear-with-everything neutral. This color-blocked tote (on sale!) might just be the very thing to shake up that day-to-day running-around-doing-a-million-things uniform. Some proof below:

1. J.Crew sweater, $85, jcrew.com
2. Tibi vintage wash boxy jacket, $375, shopbop.com
3. Michael Kors wrap-around watch, $160, cusp.com
4. Liebeskind tote bag, $295, cusp.com
5. Converse canvas sneakers, $50, netaporter.com
6. Diane Von Furstenberg cropped trousers, $340, matchesfashion.com

The story behind this floral-print coat starts with my ogling it on the Asos website a few months ago. I loved the pop of the pastel blooms and fantasized about the fresh, spring-y zest it would inject into a basic outfit. Weeks later, I spotted someone wearing this coat at a conference, and it looked just as excellent as I had imagined it: cool and statement-making but not overly so. Today it showed up in my Pinterest feed, modeled by Anna dello Russo's assistant. Perhaps it's a sign that it's time to pull the trigger and make it mine?

$130, topshop

Winter's leopard print coat mania seamlessly flows into this spring-perfect, rain-worthy parka. (I also love the look of this one here.) Bring on the elements in this...

1. Christopher Kane mohair sweater, $855, netaporter.com
2. Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses, $295, shopbop.com
3. Topshop leopard print parka, $130, topshop.com
4. Lancome Vernis Love, Rouge Relisse nail polish, $15, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Tasha leather wrap bracelet, $38, nordstrom.com
6. Want Les Essentials de la Vie tote, $175, forwardbyelysewalker.com
7. Valentino stud slingback pumps, $995, saksfifthavenue.com
8. MiH cropped jeans, $175, netaporter.com

The flamboyant accessories stole the show at Lanvin's Fall 2013 presentation in Paris last week. There were mammoth-sized message necklaces, medallion-like pendants, bold chain-link chokers, and major brooches. Make your own big-time statement piling on some gilt now from Ben Amun (a four-for-one deal!), Topshop (super chunky), Fallon (a classic), and Vince Camuto (under $100!).

Photos: Vogue

$168, shopbop

I am the girl who has more black strappy heels in my closet than is reasonable. But the subtle nuances of each pair lend themselves to different occasions, whether it's a dinner out with the hubby or a lunch with friends. This shoe has the distinct quality of having two personalities, thanks to its sexy cut-out vamp and edgy woven heel. Which means, of course, two things: a) it's definitively versatile, and b) it's a two-for-one deal that I personally find hard to resist, especially with...

1. Peter Pilotto stretch-silk dress, $1742, netaporter.com
2. Nico New York lightning studs, $19, charmandchain.com
3. J.Crew neon orange minaudiere, $128, jcrew.com
4. Rosegold woven heels,$168, shopbop.com

It's not every day that Tory Burch names a pair of pants after you, so I thought I'd do the honors of introducing the Marlien pant! Of course, I just had to get these striped jeans, and I was delighted to find that they are totally cute, fun and fittingly beach-to-city wearable.

$68, anthropologie

A little sleuthing around at Anthropologie turned up so much spring-y greatness, from this adorable pompom-trimmed striped tank, above, to this statement bauble necklace to this very special vintage-looking tasseled lace blouse. Imagine the tank teamed up like this...

1. Anthropologie pompom-trimmed tank, $68, anthropologie.com
2. Warehouse quilted biker blazer, $98, warehouse.andotherbrands.com
3. Golden Lane leather duffel, $575, shopbop.com
4. Madewell suede ankle boots, $208, madewell.com
5. Current/Elliot high-waist denim shorts, $178, netaporter.com