If a tote can’t fit a laptop, I refuse to see the point of it existing, so I’ve only included ones that are on the bigger side here. This croc-embossed one is especially sophisticated.

A cool quilted tote from MZ Wallace, who I know a lot of you are fans of.

Everlane’s Day Market Tote is just a good classic bag at a decent price.

This wool tote from Lauren Manoogian is so damn chic.

This one from outdoorsy brand Fjallraven converts into a backpack, which is nifty.

I like the safety orange carabiner attachment here for your keys and such, and the contrasting straps as well.

Clare V’s Simple Tote is just fantastic in navy with black stripes.

I am crazy for this woven leather number—it’s a little bohemian, but still polished.

And how cool is this pleated leather tote from Mansur Gavriel?

This metallic nylon tote is well-priced and even kind of edgy, in a Missy Elliott kind of a way.

Such a good slouchy tote that’s also quite nice in the olive.

I really dig the striped strap on this zipper tote: so sportif.

Here’s a sturdy and tomboyish canvas tote that’d be good for travel.

The exterior pocket here is actually a pouch that is attached to the bag magnetically.

This denim tote from Baggu is so super-sized that you could fit a weekend’s worth of stuff in it.

And here’s another one that would be good for travel—due to the proliferation of interior pockets—from Tumi.

I still really want a Longchamp bag, and this one’s a pretty ideal size for lugging around all my stuff.

I usually prefer a tote that’s narrower than it is wide, but the wideness of this one is what makes it appealing.

Madewell’s Transport Tote is just a good, basic, well-priced everyday bag. I also like it in the canvas.

Here’s a nice solid vegan leather option.

I really like how narrow this one from Cos is.

This bag is waterproof, which is cool, and it comes in a few good neutral hues.

And finally: this army green bag from Andi just looks super-versatile.

Not to be gross, but my nose runs like crazy when it’s cold out, so I’m always sure to have a hankie on my person if I’m going outdoors. I especially like Liberty of London handkerchiefs, which you can get right from the source, or somewhat cheaper on Etsy.

I’m going through a big matcha phase, and am obsessively devoted to this stuff, which is super-easy to prepare: you don’t need special matcha tools; just add hot water and stir.

My lips get wicked chapped this time of year, but not since I started using this ultra-rich lip sleeping mask, which, as the name implies, you’re supposed to apply before bed. But I slather it on any old time.

I know I have banged the drum about Uniqlo’s Heattech longjohns before, but I can not overstate what a difference they make, warmth-wise, when I wear them. And they’re ultra-thin, so you don’t get added bulk. As soon as temperatures dip below 40 degrees, I’ve got them on.

I found these Nili Lotan cashmere sweatpants marked way down at the big Barneys sale (they’ve since sold out there) but I daresay they’re worth paying full price for: when I first got them, I just wore them in the morning to walk the dogs, but now I wear them all day long—they’re that good. And currently, they’re on sale in the camel, if you’re interested.

I love Bombas socks—they’re comfortable, and nicely cushy in the sole, and pretty indestructible too. Recently, I got some of their merino wool knee-highs, and love them. Also: for every pair sold, Bombas donates a pair to the homeless community.

I bought these Ugg high top sneakers on a whim, thinking they looked cozy and cute, and they have more than exceeded my expectations: they are indeed very warm, and deeply walkable, and I even think they look like they could be Rick Owens. Plus, that platform sole adds a nice bit of height.

When I’m not wearing the above kicks, I’m in my fleece-lined Vans high tops, which are even more comfortable than the Uggs.

Neither of those shoes, weirdly enough, is fleece-lined in the sole, so I add these fleece insoles for added warmth.

If I don’t moisturize my body every day in the winter, my skin does scary and gross things, but I hate how long it takes for most moisturizers to sink in. This stuff, however, absorbs super-fast, and smells like a Caribbean vacation.

This hairspray eradicates static, which can be such a problem this time of year, and does a good job of fighting frizz too.