made my Friyay with this new pretty print dress, which I plan on busting out as soon as this LA cold spell splits! I also snapped up the version to wear with everything from jeans to sharp black trousers to bikinis!

The fashion biz is working hard to make itself more sustainable, and I am always excited when I hear about new initiatives, big or small. Today's news is particularly cool as it comes from my friend Mary Alice Haney, who just launched her label. The concept is to take all the leftover luxe fabric from her line's prior bestselling designs and re-cut it into new, right-this-minute silhouettes, all done in LA, so there is no overseas shipping/carbon footprint required. She's making limited batches for now, and I'm getting one before they're gone!

The maxi dress, typically regarded as a warm weather staple, is going to new heights this winter. Spotted all over the streets of New York during Fashion Week, this effortless, feminine silhouette proves it's now a year-round go-to--and I'm ready to slip in right this minute with boots (or sneakers) and a warm topper, and later with toe-baring sandals and a ponytail. The maxis I'd max out season after season include these by , , , , , , , and .

I'd like to throw this into my spring break suitcase, slip it over a bikini during the day and wear it sexy sandals at night.

As versatile as black strappy sandals, but so much more fun and compelling!

A super cute winter-defying layer that transitions easily into spring.

Okay, since I've failed to get ready for Christmas on time, I'm going to try to nail my New Year's Eve-ready look! Fortunately, tons of festive dresses are on super (read: post-Christmas) sale, including the lace , above (under $250, no less!). Also part-worthy: these head-turners by , , , , , and (it's $15!). Merry Christmas!

Feminine floral and a sexy one-shoulder silhouette add up to my kind of holiday romance.

This sheer lace dress will shine on the holiday circuit.

I've been on a dress-wearing streak lately. In fact, I can't remember the last time I wore a pair of jeans! LA's endless summer is enabling this stylish whim of mine, but I'm also hooked on the throw-on-and-go ease of a dress. I'd like to perpetuate my streak straight into fall with the no-fail slip-dress-sweater combo. It's a look that both comfortable, feminine and yes, throw on and go. I'd happily slip into these dresses by , , (also this ), , and .