This coat does all the warm, cozy and stylish layering for me.

1. No. 21 sweater,
2. Marks and Spencer coat,
3. Toteme jeans,
4. Volon cube bag,
5. Jeffrey Campbell sneakers,
6. Gucci cashmere scarf,

It probably won't shock you when I tell you I've never bought/owned a traditional Christmas sweater. For obvious (and ugly) reasons. However, this year I'd be game to wear one, as long as I can skip "traditional" and spread cheer in ones that are festive and foxy! They'd stand up to long days and nights of merry-making, with comfort and cuteness. Like the embroidered cardigan above, and these by ($45!), (sold out but now back in stock!), , , , and (30% off!).

Gorgeously Gucci-esque at a gorgeous Gucci-free price.

Aspen is on the horizon for me--along with its hot chocolates, truffle fries and yummy knits, just like this.

Cozy, comfortable yet chic--exactly how I want to roll right now.

A friend of mine is heading to Copenhagen this afternoon for four days, prepped with a long list of Danish design to-do's, prayers to get into Noma, and a carry-on. Her packing mandate: no bulk! To keep the cold at bay, she packed layer-friendly, lighter-weight knits, knowing that all she has to do to look stylish throughout is...tuck in her sweater! These pics prove how this styling trick actually does a lot to effect a more polished, figure-flattering look. Sweaters I suggested she take (and also wear back at home) include this outfit-maker (or this ), this zip-up jumper, this braided cotton turtleneck, this scalloped-striped (on sale*!), and this ball-knit sweater. P.S. Tons of cold-weather cuties just hit the sale racks (through 11/17!) over at (like , and ). Take a look .

I like the all the pearls popping up on this winter's knits. In fact, I have my eye on more than one version--no surprise there, right?! Take a look at these by , , (re-sale!), (re-sale!), and and tell me which one you love best!

The pearl-studded ankle strap, the scalloped lace, the day-to-night flat heel and the price--seriously what more could I want?!

Breezing into this fall day like. . .

These chic, shearling-lined boots are now on repeat through the deep freeze.