LE CATCH

Here we are, my twin sister and I, in Madewell's holiday catalog, which just came out. I am on the right with the mint scarf wrapped around my neck. Coco and I had a ball shooting this together last summer at a New York City photo studio, even though we did bicker about who was going to wear what. We both wanted to wear the paisley pencil skirt I'm sporting, but I convinced her the cobalt jeans looked better on her than they did on me. She finally capitulated. Such a good sister! To see more, check out Madewell's website.

$39, joefresh.com

Fringe, metallic, leather. Party on. (My NY co-editors have each bought one.)
Wear it with this...

1. Joe Fresh fringe leather mini, $39, joefresh.com
2. Margaret Howell cashmere sweater, $498, lagarconne.com
3. Topshop Infrared lipstick, $16, topshop.com
4. Calvin Klein booties, $695, bloomingdales.com

**Three things: If you don't feel comfortable in a mini skirt, wear tights like these. Next time you're in NYC, you should check out Joe Fresh, a stylish, amazingly affordable Canadian retailer new to the States, with several just-opened locations throughout the city. The guy who founded it is also the mastermind behind Club Monaco. I'm a bit conservo, hence the sweater, and I sort of shudder at the idea of wearing anything too skin-baring with this short leather skirt, lest I want to look too, um, available. To each her own, I guess...

Here's a sneak peek at H&M's spring collection, full of punchy prints, vivid hues and easy, breezy silhouettes. I want everything, of course.

$395, barneys.com

My dream dress: graphic, modern and easy. Wear it with this...

1. 10 Crosby striped dress, $395, barneys.com

2. H&M envelope clutch, $25, hm.com

3. Illesteva Frieda sunglasses, $190, lagarconne.com

4. Nine West black pumps, $89, endless.com

5. Forever 21 earrings, $6, forever21.com

P.S. The dress has strong a resort vibe, but it can be easily winterized layered over a white turtleneck (see inspiration here) and black tights.

Somehow, inexplicably, counter to every fashion impulse I've ever had before, I covet this green leather tote bag. It's look-at-me loud and seemingly difficult to pull off. It comes across as a one-season wonder. It's green! But then check out how it takes this basic all-black outfit and makes it cooler, better, distinctly of-the-moment. Imagine this bag with head to toe denim, or a white maxi dress, or even a camel coat. I'm convinced: it's fantastic. It's Balenciaga, of course, and I may just have to get one.

I tried on this floral blouse at Zara when I was in New York last week and couldn't decide whether it was cute or crazy. Yes, it's super trendy (blooms will be big again this spring), and most likely I will wear it only a couple of times--justifiable at $49--but it's also undeniably fun and bright. What do you think?

$120, topshop.com

It's fantastically glamorous and downright comfortable--genius, really.

Wear it with this...

1. Topshop metallic tee, $120, topshop.com

2. Isabel Marant skinny leg pants, $475, barneys.com

3. Madewell bangle, $7, madewell.com

4. Kelly Wearstler pleated clutch, $850, kellywearstler.com

$595, barneys.com

I had a delicious lunch at Forage in Silverlake with LA-based bag designer and fashion bellwether Clare Vivier the other day and she was wearing these incredible boots with red jeans and a silk beige button-down. She could not have looked more chic. I thought to myself: I have a great pair of red pants and a silk beige button-down, so I can recreate this outfit and look chic, too. But I don't have the boots! They're very much like the cultish Isabel Marant ankle "Dicker" booties, but sparkly (read: refreshingly original). I love the juxtaposition of the glittery backside and the subdued beige suede. They're seasonless, versatile, statement-y: perfection.

$28, topshop.com

Punch up a lived-in t-shirt or a navy crew neck sweater with this stunner.

Wear it with this...

1. Topshop collar necklace, $28, topshop.com

2. Current/Elliot skinny cord, $279, mytheresa.com

3. Mango t-shirt, $60, mango.com

4. Clare Vivier messenger bag, $365, communitycollection.com

5. Belle by Sigerson Morrison flats, $235, madewell.com

Photo: British Vogue

I was en route from London to Capri when I came across this picture of J. Crew President and Creative Director Jenna Lyons in British Vogue. Clearly, the girl oozes style, manifest here in her lemon yellow sofa, graphic Moroccan rug--and leopard print pants! As soon as I returned to New York, I emailed my personal shopper at J. Crew in Santa Monica (his name is Chad and he is very helpful, FYI) and asked him to pre-order those pants for me. He did and told me they'd ship around mid-November. Turns out they hit Netaporter.com today and sold out within hours. Guess I am not the only one obsessed. But at least I know I will get a pair! Pre-order yours today before they're all gone. Check them out in all their glory.

 $250, jcrew.com