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$123, whistles.co.uk

Denim? Sweatshirt? Yes--and it's as comfortable as it sounds. Plus, impossibly chic. Wear it with...

1. Whistles denim sweatshirt, $123, whistles.co.uk
2. Bing Bang skull studs, $52, shopbop.com
3. Paul's Boutique bag, $70, asos.com
4. Isabel Marant sandals, $730, mytheresa.com
5. Rag & Bone leather skirt, $895, netaporter.com

News flash: the raging arm party that's been going strong for several seasons now is re-locating to another venue: your fingers. Which is to say that now it's all about piling on rings. And like parties, the more, the merrier. I'd like to throw on these lovelies from Yves Saint Laurent (the turquoise one, as pictured above), Topshop (a good looking set for $30) and Gorjana.

Photos: Streetfsn.com, Pinterest

It's my son's fourth birthday today. He is so excited. He asked me this morning how he suddenly became four and when exactly did he turn four (when he went to sleep last night?). In any case, he literally has been waiting four years for this day to come, as he is desperately trying to catch up to his older brother, who is now six! The picture, above, (which is not of me or my son, though I wish her blouse was mine!) reminds me that while I can still carry and hold my little boy in my arms, he is no longer the little boy he was just a year ago, but he will always be my baby! Sorry for being sappy!

Photo: Milk Magazine

$29, dorothy perkins

It's a funny coincidence that this collar necklace came across my radar screen today, because I was planning to hit The Vintage Expo in Santa Monica this weekend, with statement jewelry on my wishlist. Still, you can expect to see me there mining the racks for more past-decade deliciousness--and eventually wearing this beaded extravagance with everything from an elegant strapless dress to a navy crewneck sweater to...

1. Topshop tunic, $64, topshop.com
2. Dorothy Perkins beaded collar necklace, $29, dorothyperkins.com
3. Chloe leather shoulder bag, $775, netaporter.com
4. Madewell blue beaded bracelet, $14, madewell.com; Madewell braided bracelet, $10, madewell.com
5. Michael Kors sandals, $195, shopbop.com
6. Iro printed cotton-blend tweed shorts, $272, netaporter.com

Huge for Spring: longer hemlines. Since I'm tall (5'8"), this is a trend that in theory I can easily pull off--BUT first I have to get over my fear of feeling dowdy in a calf-grazing skirt. So, for inspiration, I rounded up some pics of girls, who prove that a long skirt teamed with the right extras can be seriously sexy. Plus, I sourced some styles that can do no wrong, such as this, this, this, and this.

Photos: Stockholm Streetstyle, Harpers Bazaar, Citizen Couture, Elbows and Knees

$275, j.crew (click and then scroll down for shoe)

Not only are head-turning clothes and accessories essential for Fashion Week, but so is a razor-sharp memory. You see so much, it's almost impossible to remember every dress, coat, bag, shoe, and detail that regales the runways. Still, there are certain things that make an indelible impression on your brain. For me, it was this ankle-strap heel that I saw and immediately started lusting for at J.Crew's Spring 2013* presentation back in September. The crazy thing is it's even more gorgeous than I remembered it to be...

1. Erdem floral print silk dress, $1040, netaporter.com
2. Tom Binns pyramid stud hoops, $176, shopbop.com
3. Madewell shrunken denim jacket, $118, madewell.com
4. Deux Lux striped bag, $65, shopbop.com
5. J.Crew ankle-strap heels, $275, jcrew.com (click and then scroll down for shoe)

*You can now pre-order spring styles that are not yet in J.Crew stores. (Shipping starts in February.) Very cool. You can check out the all the pieces here.

On my last two warm-weather getaways, I have somehow forgotten to pack a beach bag. This is, of course, a major omission since, apart from a flattering bathing suit or three, a super chic (and durable!) beach bag is a arguably the most critical component of your fashion assault on whatever pool or beach you are visiting. You need one you can throw your magazines, phone, sarong and sunscreen into and that can travel seamlessly from poolside to barside. I've got some serious beach vacations coming down the pike this year (Mykynos! Hawaii! The Hamptons!) and I'd love to stuff all my essentials into one of these hand-painted canvas babies by V73. P.S. How cute are the charms? P.P.S. Why not make one of these an everyday throw-around bag?

$79, mango

This bold (Chanel-y) statement of a cardigan would go just as well with an everyday t-shirt and a pair of boyfriend jeans as it would with something entirely unexpected, like this...

1. River Island flower applique t-shirt, $31, riverisland.com
2. Mango cardigan, $79, mango.com
3. Marni clutch, $320, netaporter.com
4. Jimmy Choo pumps, $575, forwardbyelysewalker.com
5. Faith Connexion sequin cropped pants, $630, netaporter.com

When I was in New York last month, several friends of mine urged me to check out a new line called Figue. Walking into its Soho showroom was like stepping into a glamorous globetrotter's apartment. There were vibrant Moroccan poufs, Moorish lanterns, and rich embroidered textiles draped everywhere. And then there were the racks of clothes, bags and jewelry, all fantastically suitable for the resort-hopping life: marigold-colored kaftans, sequined ikat print tunics, fringed cardigans, tassled Bolivian wool ponchos, etc. The line is especially compelling because though the fabrics look like they came straight from the most dazzling North African bazaar, the cuts are flattering in a way that the market vendor ones seldom are. Designer Stephanie Von Watzdorf, a native New Yorker, who spent her summers in Europe, is creating clothes that reflect her own gypset wardrobe, ones that are "seasonless," and that can, with some savvy styling, be worn all year round. Here are some highlights:

$95, the outnet

Everything about this See By Chloe blouse--the light chambray denim, the cascading ruffles, the sleeveless-ness--embodies Spring 2013.* Even so, I'd make a good argument for wearing it this very minute with...

1. See by Chloe chambray top, $95, theoutnet.com
2. Theyskens' Theory bomber jacket, $565, netaporter.com
3. Asos beaded clutch, $61, asos.com
4. Gucci printed pump, $312, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Vanessa Bruno leather skirt, $915, matchesfashion.com

*When the weather warms up, I'd wear it with shorts like this, or jeans like this, or a skirt like this!