I love my stripes and I love them even more on this faux fur winter-chic jacket.

1. J.Crew cashmere turtleneck,
2. H&M faux fur jacket,
3. Rebecca Minkoff bag,
4. Jimmy Choo pumps,
5. Current/Elliot boyfriend jeans,

This chain handled bag pretty much sums up timeless elegance.

This glittery clutch boasts a distinctly glam, right-now-chic Edie Parker-esque vibe--along with an absurdly reasonable price!

There are certain pieces of clothing that have the ability to up your game in an instant, and the , pictured above, is one of them. With its spot-on frayed edges and waterfall collar, it looks cool in that effortless-I just-threw-it-on-and-look-seriously-chic way. Plus, it's everyday wearable and crazily versatile. Seriously, what more could one ask for?

For Throw Back Thursday/Flashback Friday, I thought I'd share a picture of some friends (Sarah Meikle, fashion director at Conde Nast Traveler, in the middle, and clothing designer Beth Blake Dey, on the right) and me taken last summer, boating off the coast of Shelter Island, New York, windswept at wine o'clock! I am wearing a beaded (very Marni-esque) , which I bought last June and to this day wear like crazy. I truly love it! Turns out it's now again available on H&M's website. Don't ask why, just get it before it goes! I like to team it with tops like this , this (or this ) and this basic black (30% off).

At a work breakfast yesterday, I reunited with a former Condé Nast editor colleague in from New York who looked every inch the stylish urbanite in a tailored tunic-length top with wide leg jeans. I'd love a long top, untucked like this...

I thought I was all ready to go out on Saturday night. I had selected the cocktail (vintage, almost-to-the-floor lace) dress a few weeks ago. I had my makeup done, hair pulled back and up, kids fed, iPhone and credit card in my clutch, Uber idling outside. But then as I was turning out the light in my closet, it occurred to me that I might be cold later and should take a cover-up--something cropped, fitted, slightly tough and edgy to temper my dress' frothy, feminine vibe. I must have tried on a dozen things, ranging from a creamy satin tuxedo blazer to a gold metallic cardigan. Nothing worked. What was in order was a cropped (keyword here!) leather biker jacket, one that doesn't have a million zippers, lots of shiny heavy hardware and crazy quilting, but rather, one that is sleek, supple, butter-soft and goes with everything. Something I don't have! So, yes, the search is now on, and since I know that this cropped biker will become a long-term wardrobe staple, I am up for paying the price. My faves so far include this , this (small sizes at 40% off!), this , this , this , and this .Photo:

The utilitarian button-down goes out and out glam with the help of all-over sequins. I'd love to put this guy to work!

It would be hard to go back to a plain old white tee after wearing this chic, updated version.

A shimmery seductive dress like this gets me into the holiday spirit!