My current layering M.O. has me inclined to throw this cute plaid cape (with pockets!) over a chunky sweater (or a )--and go!

1. The Knitter sweater,
2. BP shawl,
3. GRLFRND jeans,
4. Alexander Wang bucket bag,
5. Vince ankle boots,

Warm winter layering made easy, comfy and super chic. (It also comes in this .)

A sexy sweater may sound like an oxymoron, but it actually exists! Typically scarce, I've found a handful of seductive specimens this season, which is fortunate, as they're all I want to wear, because they wow everywhere from Le Charlot to Little Beach House. For starters, take this Ganni-inspired off-the-shoulder , above, along with this open-backed , this shoulder-baring , this cropped and fitted , and this cut-out .

An upcoming ski trip to Aspen (which will include an '80s-themed apres ski lunch at Cloud Nine!) has me plotting my packing list. These pics convinced me that I'll first need to invest in a chic pair of stylish boots that will weather both the snow and the city, such as these by (below), , and . The ones above are by . I also want to bring this striped sweater (pictured above), this retro-inspired pullover (pictured below), this statement-making oversized puffer and , this cute post-slope puff sleeve knit, this made-for-layering cardigan, and this extra long, extra cozy scarf. (P.S. Notice how all these pieces work off piste, too? Yessss!)

One simple way to make sweater weather more stylish.

Sweater weather is looking particularly bright right now, with this season's go-to knits rendered in eye-popping rainbow hues. (P.S. The more hand-knit looking, like the one-of-a-kind one, above, the chicer!) I'd like to step out--and banish winter blues--in these sumptuous sweaters by (similar to above), (30% off this and everything right now!), , , (the lighter one), , and .

Sequins will be making a strong showing this holiday season, but I've already gotten into the spirit (see !) with this statement skirt.

My JFK-LAX flights always provide cool style inspo, and yesterday's trip winged it with this Topshop faux fur jacket. (Perfect for my next trip back east!)

My blood may have thinned from living in LA, but trust me, the cold is real in New York City right now. Thank goodness for this season's long cardigan. I stole one from my sister's Tribeca apartment closet and wore it all weekend long! Not only is it a great layering piece and endlessly versatile, but it's also, most importantly, super cozy. I'd happily weather winter in any of these options by (pictured, above), (last snap), , , , , and .

This arrived just in time for my trip back to NYC this weekend (hello, high school reunion!) It's seriously insane--and bound to go in a blink of an eye!