This woven tassel-trimmed top could just be the linchpin of my summer wardrobe. It has the ease and wearability of a t-shirt, but is something else entirely. It's light-as-air cool and the fringe peplum effects the perfect amount of edge. Wear it with...

1. DKNY fringe sweater,

2. Helmut Lang blazer, 

3. Accessorize flower applique clutch*,

4. Alexander Wang ankle strap heels,

5. Topshop metallic jacquard trousers,

*I am really swooning over this flower applique clutch, because it's perfectly in tune with all the embellished accessories trotting down the Fall 2012 runways--and, yes, it's cheap and cheerful.

It's a little . It's also very . Two unassailable reasons to want this skirt. Wear it with...

Spring's erratic weather calls for smart layering, and this oversized Isabel Marant jacket might just be the ultimate wear-over-everything solution. Bonus attributes: it's a fresh update on the long-loved army jacket and it exudes ahead-of-the-curve hipness. Plus, its boxy silhouette is completely in sync with Fall 2012's coolest . Wear it with...

Is it just me or does this sweater not have an vibe? The tassels, the Native American detailing, the fringe on the sleeves... In any case, it looks like the kind of sweater some uber cool downtown-dwelling fashion-y type would wear ever so nonchalantly to go about her day. Wear it with...

A few weeks ago I visited LA designer 's new studio in Hollywood and came across this dress, hanging on one of the sample racks. I think I must have asked her five times, "When will this dress be available for purchase?" She replied (five times), "In the next week or so." Well, here it is, in all its zipped-up, leather-trimmed, color-blocked glory. Very psyched.

Ikat + denim = Jeanious! Seriously, how cute are these printed jeans? They also come in . I can't decide which one is cooler. But let's start with tried and true blue. Wear them with...

I just got back from a fun week in the snow (more details on that later). While it was amazing to breathe in the mountain air, ski, build a snow man with my kids, and indulge in some apres-ski delight (i.e., drink body-warming, velvet-smooth red wine), I also enjoyed sporting my cold-weather clothes, namely my plush cashmere scarves, chunky sweaters, and faux fur jacket--things that are very neglected living in LA. So, here's another wintry goodie that will serve me well on future trips to the mountains, back east and on those rare chilly days in LA (which we're in for this week, apparently). I love the classic double-breasted, belted silhouette and the hunter green wool (though I could see myself swapping the belt out with a vintage brown leather one instead). Wear it with...

You can never have enough striped Breton tops. They're my wardrobe workhorses; I wear them all the time. Cute pockets add a gamine-chic accent to this navy and white sweater. Wear it with...

Okay, my dear readers, this Zara costs a mere $19 bucks and comes in four colors (mint green as shown, black, white and beige). It has a coy-ish key hole in the back, and it's lightweight and super soft. I bought one in black and love it so much I am thinking I might just buy one in every color. Did I mention the $19 price tag? Crazy good deal. It will be a sweater you live in, trust me.

This clutch is channeling , but it is more bohemian, almost vintage looking. The neutral leather means it's endlessly versatile. The more worn in it gets, the better it will look. Wear it with...