It's a cardigan. It's a blazer. It's both! There's no mistaking the amount of polish it will add to any casual look, like this...

1. J. Crew lace print sweatshirt,
2. Topshop floral studs, 
3. Topshop knit blazer,
4. Simone Rocha metallic clutch,
5. Vince shearling trim ankle boots,
6. Frame Denim jeans, 

On those mornings when I have less than five minutes to get dressed, I always reach for an outfit-making piece that doesn't need much else, apart from a simple pair of pants and a top. This leather-trimmed, fringed (love!) boucle statement jacket (on sale through November 21!) fits the bill--and then some.

I have a Colorado ski trip planned for later this winter, and I am so looking forward to getting back up to the mountains. I am a new skiier--just past the pizza-and-french-fries phase--and while I am enjoying learning the sport, there are many times when I feel unnerved and less than confident. The whole mountain scene is also foreign to me--from the high altitude headaches to the Sorels-and-gator attire. One thing I do know though is that this fleece moto jacket will be my lift ticket to apres-ski cool--and it will fly well at sea level, too.

This cardigan manages to nail that rare mix of right-now-trendiness and forever-cool, with its leather sequins(!) and bomber silhouette. It's the type of thing you'd have to pry off of me, along with...

Thanksgiving is within sight, and at the end of this week I will be listening to Christmas carols at my children's school holiday fair. The season of giving, herewith, commences and this beaded shell top, with all its party-perfect shimmery beaded elegance, is inarguably a gift in and of itself, especially when paired with...

It's going to be hot today (don't forget to vote!) here in LA, but they say that the season's first more winter-y weather will arrive here on Friday. The impending sweater weather has me hankering for this neutral zipper-trimmed cashmere knit, which would undoubtedly get major play all season long, accompanied with...

A high-drama jacket is the perfect lift for any wintry outfit. This one has bold flashes of gold, stripes, and neon, plus a very Isabel Marant-like scoop neckline.

My current fixation is the biker jacket (I'm preparing a round-up for you all on the season's best--look out for it later this week). I came across this denim one today though and could not wait to share with you. I'd cozy up in it with...

I have a pair of camouflage jeans that I bought a few years ago, which have gone in and out of heavy rotation. They're getting lots of play now, and feeling especially fresh with...

Rich tweed dresses up this biker jacket and makes it suitable for work. I'd head into my office wearing it with...