This knit cardigan is currently doubling as my go-to spring jacket--and winning!

1. Cos t-shirt,

2. Balmain jeans,

3. Veronica Beard knit jacket,

4. Khaite raffia shoulder bag,

5. Ancient Greek Sandals sandals,

Like 's luxe barn jacket coveted by all, but actually all-accessible!

Clearly, there's a consensus among fashion insiders outside Paris's shows that the cropped trench is spring's go-to jacket. This fresh-looking cut is a reinvention of a timeless style, and the cropped silhouette is ideal for layering over looks when the weather starts getting warmer. I am hankering to splurge on one of the trailblazing versions from, and , but then this version by makes a lot of sense, given its $260 price tag and high-end likeness. Also top-notch are these from , , and .

While bracing for what's forecasted to be one of the coldest storms in years, praying my flight will make into Aspen on Thursday, studying various weather model predictions, and simultaneously reconciling with a soggy, stuck-in-LA weekend, I'm also examining how exactly the women of London, specifically those currently attending Fashion Week, endure long English winters with steadfast style. From these pics alone, I've concluded a statement jacket or coat is mandatory. Perhaps even all one needs to get by! With the end of the season nearing (let's hope!), there are some very good options with exceptional mileage on sale, very similar to the ones featured here, including these by , , , , and .

Another riff on the Chanel sandal but at a price that makes me want to jump!

This is my ticket to spring style--plus a seamless segue from my similar-looking . For under $350, I might add!

Not sure I can say no to Miu Miu-esque Mary Janes!

This flashy new (Alexander McQueen-like) knit will see me through sweater weather doldrums.

In case you haven't heard, the #vanillagirl aesthetic is sweeping Tik Tok, with posts racking up over 175 million views. The trend is anchored in light, cream-colored clothing, minimalist interiors and barely-there makeup. Herewith my entry point.

This is one of those rare statement jackets that work equally well both indoors and outdoors. In other words: incessantly wearable!