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I made the mistake on my first trip to Palm Springs years ago in February by assuming it was always warm in this part of Southern California

A cozy cable-knit or fair-isle sweater vest adds both interest and an extra layer of warmth for when youre not wearing one under a jacket

Accentuated by a statement beaded buckle, its a dress full of vibrant charm and soft sophistication

A dress may look like a luxurious, flowing masterpiece in a highly edited, professionally lit studio photograph, but the physical garment that arrives tightly folded in a plastic mailer often tells a completely different story

Teasing at the top of the head completes the look