A little lace softens the blow of another cold and blustery day.

1. Rebecca Taylor lace-trimmed turtleneck,
2. H&M oversized bomber jacket,
3. Balenciaga tote bag,
4. Toga embellished raffia flats,
5. J Brand jeans,

To get to lunch at 10,900 feet above sea level the other day I sported five layers plus my ski jacket. But once inside the restaurant I only needed/wanted just one cute, cozy sweater! Something like the chunky , above, or these by (30% off!), , , , , , and .

This not only jingles my bells, but ramps up my sloppiest throw-on-and-go jeans! Okay, the pumps help, but still this knit, priced under $100 is a no-brainer ticket to toasty chic.

The unexpected combo of a slouchy sweater and over-the-top statement earrings is my kind of high/low mix. It's also a sneaky way to stay super comfy without sacrificing style. Try this trick with these blingy beauts from (pictured above), , , , , and .

Another cold day, another cute sweater! This Gucci-esque (pearl-trimmed and all) knit is brought to us courtesy of and rings in at the merry price of $88! Ho, ho, ho!

Chic yet fabulously functional--exactly how I like to roll during the hectic holidaze.

There aren't many cardigans out there that can swing into work then proceed to party the night away, but this feathered does all that--and, I bet, even more! I also love that it's fancy enough to layer over a fun dress yet chill enough to pair with jeans.

A winning combination of slouchy and sexy. Yes, please!

A retro ski sweater is the way to stay warm this winter, and this one works on and off the slopes!

In my wardrobe there are sweaters--and super special, extra cozy, lusciously luxe sweaters. I have just few of the latter as they cost more, but work winter after winter. This sweater season I am obsessed with I Love Mr. Mitten's handknit cardigans and pullovers, specifically this (pictured, above), this , and this .

Photo: Fashioned/Chic