Speaking of parties, we're approaching that ho, ho, ho festive time of year, when fun frocks are in order. Inspired by the eye-popping prints outside the shows during Paris Fashion Week (above), I'm thinking of going all out in playful patterns, rather than ho-hum solid hues. Some party-perf options include this spotted , this monochromatic , this edgy (80% off!), this geometric , this floral , this python-print , this checked and this graphic .

Photo: Giovanna Battaglia

My new antidote to crazy morning rush hour.

Mr. Frost won't mess with me in this super cool faux shearling biker jacket.

Even when LA's unrelenting heat simmers finally down, and winter comes, my current propensity for short, snappy dresses will continue, because... it can! Just like Glamour editor Jane Keltner deValle (above), I will employ chill-proofing tactics such as layering in a thin , in addition to covering up in a good pair of and , or if I am feeling bold these amazing . And I'd like to rotate only those versatile shifts that conquer the summer/winter divide, such as this , this , this playfully printed , this (which you could belt to achieve a look similar to Jane, above), and this clean and simple , and this floral .

This right-now fringed dress is perfect for LA's still-warm weather. When things cool down, just add opaque black tights and boots!

The zipper makes a pair of everday black flats a lot less basic and a whole lot cooler.

An unconventional mix of sequins, pleating and an asymmetrical hemline knocks this one out of the ballpark.

There's something very Celine about this clean and elegant leather clutch. When monogrammed (doable!), it's very Marlien. And it's 25% off.

Classic, Chanel-ish, couldn't be cuter.

Meet the Gucci Spring 2015 denim dress that will undoubtedly spawn a million spin-offs. (Think Zucci, I mean, Zara!) Some fashion insiders are already ahead of the game, as they trotted out their true blues during New York Fashion Week. Here are some current cute options in the market from , , , , , and .