$125, nordstrom

The utilitarian button-down goes out and out glam with the help of all-over sequins. I'd love to put this guy to work!

1. Topshop sequin shirt,
2. Isabel Marant shearling jacket,
3. J Brand neoprene skirt,
4. Zhuu Portrait pouch,
5. Joe's Jeans boots,

$155, whistles

It would be hard to go back to a plain old white tee after wearing this chic, updated version.

1. Whistles asymmetrical top,
2. Chloe melton wool jacket,
3. Acne Studios boyfriend jeans,
4. J.Crew brushed scarf,
5. Givenchy pouch,
6. Steven by Steve Edelman boots,

$140, topshop

I wore my gold metallic pleated skirt out the other night and raked in a slew of compliments. Thinking I might up the ante with this sequined (just-right-for-the-holidays) statement.

1. Isa Arfen embellished top,
2. Ariel Gordon mini diamond hoops,
3. Tom Ford Color Matte in Flame,
4. Proenza Schouler printed lambskin clutch,
5. Schutz leather sandals,
6. Topshop sequin pleated skirt,

$95, miss selfridge

For this dress-up-and-go-out time of year, I like the idea of subbing in an elegant, embellished top for a fancy frock.

1. Miss Selfridge beaded top,
2. Bauble Bar gold tassel bracelet,
3. RedValentino suede and leather clutch,
4. Dior Diorific Nail Enamel in Gold Eqinoxe,
5. Badgely Mishka open-toe sandals,
6. Joseph wool twill pants,

$235, barneys

A fun lunch at Gjelina with friends last week called for big appetites and super cute outfits. One pal turned up in gorgeous ankle strap Tabitha Simmons flats, which prompted me to go out and get a similar pair, above. (They run large; I bought a half a size down).

1. Marni peplum top,
2. Pixie Market faur fur sleeve puffy jacket,
3. Victoria Beckham Denim jeans, 
4. Halston Heritage bucket bag,
5. Beauty Counter Lip Sheen in Rose,
6. Barneys ankle-strap flats,

$69, gap

Weekend soccer games do not call for major fashion moments, but last week a friend of mine walked onto the field in head-to-toe denim and came out a winner. I'd like to get in the game with this cute top.

1. Gap denim puff sleeve top,
2. Topshop plaid jacket,
3. J.Brand mid-rise jeans,
4. Nadri pave curved bar stud earrings,
5. Bensimon camo tote bag,
6. Alexander Wang ankle-strap pumps,

$59, h&m

This comfy faux fur top is going to be my winter white tee!

1. H&M faux fur top,
2. Rebecca Minkoff cuff bracelet,
3. Madewell pave double ring,
4. Mayle suede tote bag,
5. Givenchy sandals,
6. Joseph wrap leather skirt,

In Paris last week, fashion show-goers dashed around in classic blue button downs, worn casually untucked with sleeves rolled-up. The look was relaxed, easy yet impeccably chic--in other words: highly appealing! I'd go gorgeously undone in any of these shirts by J.Crew, Equipment, Elizabeth and James, Title A, and Band of Outsiders.

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$75, warehouse

This tweed top channels Coco Chanel with a bit of edge, and I like how it's a stylish stand-in for a basic tee.

1. Warehouse tweed top,
2. French Connection wool oversized coat,
3. J.Brand mid-rise jeans,
4. Tod's bowler bag,
5. Joomi Lim spike and crystal ring set,
6. Gianvito Rossi suede pumps,