January arrives and we want to look great and feel good in our clothes, but we also (at least in the far Northern Hemisphere locales) want to be warm as we go about our days. I say, keep it simple.

I pull out the go-to favorite slim jeans (yep, I know they are out of vogue at the moment which is wide the next item I pull on is wider and more en style), tuck them into knee-high boots, pull on a slightly over-sized sweater, yet one that this not too bulky, don a simple pair everyday earrings and go about my day.

And finally, one of those items that is always a necessity to have in my closet has been added after more than a few years of shopping and having my hopes dashed with previous attempts – the black heeled knee boot. Yep! Loeffler Randall’s black knee boot is en route to my house and it will be worn for years if it fits as I think it will. With a shaft that is not too narrow, a classic cut and a 3.5 heel, I can wear with jeans or with a dress and for years have a boot that does not go out of style.

What is your go-to winter everyday look? If it is anything like mine, I have done some shopping for you along with a book that has critics all applauding that was just released. Happy shopping!

~La Ligne NYC Nuage Maxi wool-cashmere sweater~

~Mother The Look high-rise skinny jean, Dark Denim or Black~

~Loeffler Randall Goldy leather knee boots, black or claret, shop more here and here~

~Chlöe Black Mara embellished leather shoulder bag (more colors)~

~Victoria Beckham Beige Belted Prince of Wales checked wool trench coat~

~Nura Keshi Pearl Drop Earrings~

~Fiona and Jane: A novel by Jean Chen Ho (released January 4th)~

~SHOP THE OUTFIT: