Once the temperature dips below 60 degrees, I wear jeans just about every day. Even when it's warm, my jean wearing stat is probably close to 80 percent of the time. Now that it's winter, it's jeans every day or yoga pants while inside and I am so bored with my clothes choices. So I challenged myself to not wear pants for a week. That meant dresses or skirts even in frigid temps while running after and around with my 3-year-old twins doing my typical stay-at-home mom duties who freelance writes while wearing yoga pants and sweatshirts.

Could it be done? The key was layering.

Aloha, all you cold weather party people. Since the temperature here in New York City is approximately zero dark negative thirty, I think it's time we have a chat about appropriate winter wear. Most specifically, earmuffs. More specifically, on men.

I'm not here to make any excuses or solve any problems, but let's all just get one thing straight: dudes in earmuffs look ridiculous. Just look at Zac Efron here taking a break while filming Are We Officially Dating in NYC and tell me he doesn't look absurd in his muffs.

Ok, everyone, it's time to get excited -- because Kate Middleton recycled her ruby-colored L.K. Bennett coat to take in a rugby match with Wills -- and we all know that Kate Middleton wearing anything and going anywhere is definite cause for celebration. (C'mon, you know it's true.)

And while the color of the coat looks gorgeous on her and makes her perfectly shiny hair and creamy complexion look even more ridiculously beautiful than usual, it's hard not to look at her wearing this thing with one key question in mind.

More Turkey, please.Admit it, you're a little unsure what you should wear to that big Thanksgiving feast and I can't really blame you. You want something that's loose, comfortable, holiday and family-appropriate, and has an elastic waistline. But even though we've narrowed down the playing field, it doesn't mean you can wear just anything on Thursday. No, this outfit takes proper planning, proper execution, and leaves little room for mistakes. Basically, if you show up to Thanksgiving dinner in anything but this outfit, there will be holiday hell to pay.

So happy eating, friends, and here's to a comfortable, cozy and Turkey Day-chic outfit. Take a peek at our five biggest outfit must-haves that make every shape and size shine. Cheers!

Temperatures in the northeast are starting to drop, but chillier weather obviously isn't enough reason for Katie Holmes to break down and wear pantyhose.

This photo of her was taken earlier this week as she strolled the streets of New York City with Suri, and even though she doesn't have the slightest hint of a tan, Katie went bare-legged and ended the debate over when moms are required to wear pantyhose once and for all.

Since there's no avoiding it, let's just all agree that winter is well on its way. And coming along with it? A darker, drearier cold weather wardrobe. It's a big bummer, but it's true. Seems like all the stores have ditched their prettier, eye-popping color for the warmer, richer winter tones. But just because the stores are doing it doesn't mean we have to, too.

Forget your basic black, gray, and brown -- it's time you reintroduced some color into your collection. Who cares if the weather outside is frightful (um, hi, nor'easter??), your fashion sense is certainly not, so don't be afraid to punch up your style and splash some bright, flashy hues into the mix. Of course, I'm not suggesting you head outside in all-out neon. No, just a touch of color here and a touch of color there will do the trick nicely. In fact, we scoured the web for seven ways to spruce up your tired winter wardrobe. So sit back, relax, and check out our list.

A fall coat is unlike any other coat, amirite or amirite? I mean, you've got winter coats that are impossible to look cute in, spring coats that you buy and don't really ever wear because by the time you've bought them, hey, look, it's warm outside! and summer jackets that just guarantee a sweaty back and sweaty pits. There's just something about autumn. Maybe it's the style of autumn coats, the cut, or maybe it's the fact that you can dress them up with boots, infinity scarves, and leg warmers. Whatever it is, let it be known: Fall coats are the golden tickets of our time.

When you're marching through store after store, shopping for the coat to make all other coats jealous, you've got to keep your eye on the prize. I shop for outerwear that's comfortable and cozy, warm and affordable, but most importantly, I want something unique and fashionable.

Here are five tips on how to keep your coat collection cool and chic when the chilly weather comes around:

Now that it's getting nippy outside, it's time to think about a cool weather classic -- the chunky sweater. There's so much to love about the look: 1. It's so damn warm. 2. It's great for covering up the dreaded muffin-top. 3. It's the perfect lazy alternative to getting dressed every morning. 4. Did I mention how warm I am in this thing?

But it's not always easy wearing those cozy fall sweaters the right way. Sometimes a chunky piece of clothing can make you look ... well ... chunky, bulky, and too big. It's easy to think that it doesn't do anything for your shape, but I am here to tell you that's just plain wrong.

If you're curious about how to look hot in a heavy sweater, then you've come to the right place. I just so happen to be an expert on the matter. Here, five feminine touches you can give any sweater that'll keep you from looking like a double stuffed Oreo. And while you're at it, pass the cookies.