Mad Plaid

Perky plaids have proven to be the best line of defense for the onslaught of nippy temperatures we've been shivering in. It's fashion-forward yet louche, casual yet cutting-edge cool. I think every fine feline should whip out their credit cards and clear some space in their cluttered closet for this mad plaid from Madewell. Roll up the sleeves then pair with an off-kilter, bejewled denim skirt from Topshop and rosy pink Ray-Ban aviators that give the go-to grunge staple a breath of fresh air. For accessories, opt for a winter-white heel to add pizazz and grab a straw clutch emblazoned with hibiscus and palm-trees.  

The Outfix is all about fashionable realism so I do catch your drift if a skirt is out of the question at the moment. But paired with a warm topper (perhaps one of those ubiquitous pink coats from fall), you will make the sacrifice in the name of sartorialism. If worse comes to worst, swap the skirt for boyfriend jeans and add in standout satin heels in a brilliant cobalt hue for a similar impact. 

1. Shirt by Madewell

2. Denim Skirt by Topshop

3. Sunglasses by Ray-Ban

4. Shoes by Gianvito Rossi

5. Clutch by Kayu 

Little Miss Carrie

Let's point the finger at Carrie Bradshaw for the sartorially-sadistic epedemic racing across the psyches of many a fashion-forward woman as they peruse their cluttered closets in search of the perfect outfit. Although she never could have afforded Fendi on a freelancer's budget, Ms. Bradshaw was a fashion chameleon who sauntered around the concrete jungle in Manolos and flitted down West 4th in fabulous frippery slinging a Baguette. 

Her walk-through wardrobe was a glam arcadia of irresistible bits and bobs that she carried well (couldn't resist the corniness, my insincerest apologies). And though she had some sartorial missteps along the way that made us cringe, Carrie Bradsaw seemed to always catch our eye like the rare birds, or shall we say, peacocks at Fashion Week who dare to go there.

Although a fictional visualization of a New York woman, Little Miss Bradshaw continues to inspire legions of fashion-girls who pound the pavement in sky-high heels - albeit with some minor tweaks: they have swapped the Manolos for the Gianvitos and traded the Marni for the Mansur to keep it fresh for 2014.

But it was not the exasperatingly-expensive Christian Loboutins that made Carrie Bradshaw - it was Carrie's inimitable style that breathed life into them. So, rest assured, that you can steal her style for a fraction of the cost.

Incorporate a whimsical stand-out accesory - in this case, a Kate Spade wicker bag in the shape of a kitschy, retro Volkswagen does the trick! - and combine this with another eye-catching piece (a zany polka-dot dress does the trick). Mix these statements in with a classic staple like an ivory blazer and add a choker necklace as a sartorial swap to the semi-ratchet nameplate necklace she wore all six seasons. Come on, would she not wear this to dinner with Mr. Big!

It's the Carrie Bradshaw Redux - on a budget!

Jacket by H&M

Dress by Zara

Necklace by Bauble Bar

Bag by Kate Spade

Shoes by Zara

Birds of a Feather

Birds of a feather flock together is how the old mumbo-jumbo goes.

This season, flock to this 3.1 Philip Lim feathery tank. The dashes of color on winter-white plumes give this piece a unique touch. Wear it with distressed boyfriend jeans and metallic heels for an eye-catching daytime look, or opt for white denim and strappy nude sandals for a night on the town, as styled by moi above. This could even look crazy-cool under a sharp tuxedo for an off-kilter take on le smoking. Oh, the options!

Tank by 3.1 Philip Lim

Jeans by Topshop

Shoes by Shoe Cult

Clutch by Diane von Furstenberg

Lipstick by Maybelline