In recent weeks, it's felt like everyone has been quite concerned, all of a sudden, with my breasts. Was I wearing the right size? Ws I getting the most support? Was my bra working as hard for me, essentially, as it should be? I found the answers to these queries and more in an hour-long lingerie fitting at Journelle.

Tucked into a side street near Union Square, Journelle's a quiet and luxurious reprieve for the lingerie-obsessed. Carrying an assortment of international brands ranging from Eberjey to Stella McCartney to Chantelle, their fit specialists generally have one mission and one mission alone - to get you/me/everyone into a better fitting and more beautiful bra. Noble, yes?

Bra fittings can be quite surprising, so brace yourself accordingly if you plan to visit a specialist (and you should - every six months, if you can abide by it). Journelle moved me from a 34B to a 32D in most styles, and I realized that despite my love of soft cup styles like this spicy little number from La Fee Verte, I really do best (read: look and feel my best) in structured lace styles like the Elle Macpherson babes seen above (her nickname wasn't 'The Body' for nothing; mmmkay?), OR this gloriously sexy C Chic Lace Demi Bra from Chantelle ($68):


Can you even? I mean, I can't. But, on second thought - I CAN and I WILL.

Pop into Journelle for an expert fitting if you're in the neighborhood (it might just change your life) - or simply explore their decadent assortment online here.

After years of the discreet Apple earbud, BIG headphones are making what feels like a BIG, high-style comeback. And regardless of your personal style - girly, playful, minimalist or bold - there's a pair to suit. Above, a few of my favorites:

Molami's insanely chic collection of headphones are in a class all their own - the end. Minimalist across the board  - the three styles are available in just stark black or white, with varying hardware - the most unique style is also the newest. The Twine ($200) does double duty as a silk chiffon headband, wrapping around your head and providing all-encompassing sound.

The SOL REPUBLIC and tokidoki Tracks HD headphones ($149.99) offer FUN (all caps required), along with amazing sound, and a virtually indestructible design. As a bonus, the headbands are interchangeable (see here), so if you tire of the quirky signature tokidoki animation, you can swap out for a color of your choice and have what feels like a new pair of headphones.
 
The Taylor headphones by Frends ($199) have become almost ubiquitous in the fashion industry - in fact, I can think of at least five women in my office who're rocking them currently, and with VERY good reason. The jewelry-inspired, pyramid-stud-on steroids design make these the perfect supplemental accessory, though it's the luxe materials and solid sound that keep them in my current rotation as a favorite.

Urbanears does one thing very, very well and that's CLEARLY color. Their classic, almost-modular styles - seen above is the Plattan ($59.90) - come in a BOUNTY of colors (13, to be exact) for men and women, though I'm loving the perfectly-on-trend-for-spring coral seen above most.

alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet has officially open the doors of its first-ever pop up shop in SoHo. The shop will be open through the Summer, and features the brand's EXCEPTIONAL new handbag collection (also for perusal here, if you're so inclined) along with an assortment of Spring and Summer styles, with a particular focus on bold color.

If you're in the market for a little fashion fun, pop by the Pop Up at 72 Greene Street, any Monday-Saturday 10am – 7pm or Sunday 12pm – 6pm.

Let's be honest with one another, if only for a moment. If you had told me six months ago that SWEATSHIRTS would all of a sudden feel like the height of chic, I'd have told you to smoke another one, Rihanna. BUT, as happens from time to time, I've been proven wrong and find myself newly obsessed with the effortlessness that IS the sweatshirt.

Enter Thread Society*'s high-quality and affordable basics, including the "Sexy, Slouchy Fleece" seen above. After being sent a care package, I experimented with a sweatshirt for both a dressed down look, and a dressed up take for the office (granted, I don't exactly work in banking). Here's what I wore in each test-drive:

Down:
Rachel Leigh and Roman Luxe necklaces
Rag & Bone Skinny Jeans
Isabel Marant Bayley 

Up:
LOFT Necklace
T.Babaton Cohen Pant (so good, I have it in three colors)
Rachel Comey Mars Bootie in Mini Leopard

My key takeaway for styling a more traditional sweatshirt, meaning a straightforward heather gray like this one? Statement necklaces go a loooong way! I worried in both instances that I looked a little casual, but once I threw on some major jewelry, I felt ready for almost any occasion.

Have you experimented with a sweatshirt yet this season? Share any styling tips in the comments!

*For every purchase, Thread Society supplies children in need with brand new tees, hats, blankets or gloves during the winter months through their Shirt for Shirt program. To shop, visit ThreadSociety.com.

Another year is coming to a close, and I'll be spending the day celebrating with friends and thinking about what's to come in 2013. In the meantime, enjoy one of my favorite snaps of the season, a glimpse at the Bergdorf Goodman, BG Follies-themed holiday windows. Those staggeringly beautiful gowns are by Mr. Naeem Khan and if I die without an occasion to wear a dress THAT lovely, it will be a shame.

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The carousel at the Garden State Plaza. For more snaps, follow me on Instagram.

One of my closest-held secrets is my unequivocal love of MALLS. I mean, don't get me wrong, shopping upper Madison, SoHo or NoLita is a delight, but there's just SOMETHING about knowing that Cinnabon and Auntie Anne's are in close proximity that makes me feel safe, warm and well, like spending my hard-earned moola. Unfortunately for me, malls are few and far between in Manhattan (okay, there's actually only one, the Manhattan Mall, and it's fully mis), so whenever possible (read once or twice a year), I like to rent a car and take what I call a Suburban Day, which entails me and a friend renting a car, going to a mall and eating at chain restaurant - say Outback Steakhouse or Chili's. It's fun all around, you guys.

The peeps at Westfield clearly understand me, and wish to make my (and your!) life a little less complicated this holiday season though - so, they've launched a FREE Westfield Holiday Shuttle that takes mall-deprived Manhattanites like ME to one of the BEST malls in the tri-state area - the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ. I took a little jaunt out last week, and was thrilled to shop - tax-free! (except fur...I see what you did there, PETA) - the bounty of stores, including Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom - yay! (And yes, I ate a 'bon or two.)

If you're in the mood for some shopping, pick up the Westfield Holiday Shuttle, which runs Monday through Saturday, three times a day from Times Square to the Garden State Plaza mall. The trip takes about 30 minutes, sans traffic:

DEPARTING TIMES: From Times Square 
9:30am, 11:00am, 2:30pm 
(Shuttle Departures board across the street from Madame Tussauds on 42nd Street between 7th & 8th Avenue.)

RETURNING TIMES: From Westfield Garden State Plaza
1:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm 
(Shuttle Returns board at Bus Depot in parking lot by California Pizza Kitchen near Entrance 10 of shopping mall.)

Something that might surprise you to know about me is that I’m a perennial EDITOR. So, though I do indeed (as you might have suspected) shop endlessly, I also ruthlessly remove things from my closet on the regular. I have two filters, and any item that stays in my closet has got to pass through at least one:

• Do I love it? I want to feel AMAZING every single time I put on something I own.
• If I don’t love it, does it serve a necessary function? I mean, it’s pretty hard to love, say, a nude camisole or a pair of snow boots, but both are items I’ve gotta keep in my closet for even occasional wear.

That’s where Hello La Mode comes in.

Hello La Mode is new to the world of online fashion, and it’s pretty unique as well. The site serves as a members-only, certified luxury resale marketplace. That’s right: certified. What that means is, unlike say eBay, there are no terrible surprises when you buy or sell on Hello La Mode. Each purchase is manually authenticated by their team prior to being shipped to you – there’s no danger of counterfeit merch AND you can be sure that the condition of the bag, shoe, accessory or apparel item is up to snuff.

To celebrate their launch, I’ve partnered with Hello La Mode to do some closet cleaning of my own. And my loss, friends, is YOUR gain. Up for grabs in my closet are bags, shoes, clothing and accessories from some of my favorite brands, including:

• TWO Alexander Wang bags, including the leather and suede Kirsten tote (NWT!) and a very special Rocco in limited edition textured gray leather (seen above)
  
• TWO of Louis Vuitton's iconic Speedy 30 bags, in both classic monogram and the light and breezy Damier Azur
• An incredibly rare Louis Vuitton bag charm/key chain from the 2009 Graffiti collection
• A cheeky sequined Markus Lupfer sweater
• Valentino Nude Patent Rockstud Kitten heels

To create your own Hello La Mode profile where you can shop my closet along with the closets of other Style Coalition bloggers, click here – you’ll even get $50 off any purchase just for joining! And while you’re on site, don’t forget to do a little Closet Detox-ing of your own – one new Hello La Mode member will be awarded a $3,000 shopping spree, with the winner chosen on 1/31/13. Happy shopping, and happy detoxing, y’all!

While all opinions expressed are my own, this post was produced in collaboration with Hello La Mode and Style Coalition.