It's the dead of winter right now. Chances are you either currently have a cold or about to get one. Don't fret - it happens to the best of us.

Being sick sucks, but it doesn't have to be so bad, and you shouldn't let a silly cold - or anything that keeps you from feeling 100% your best, for that matter - keep you down. Here are my # tips on how to pull yourself together to make it through the day, even when you are feeling under the weather.

1. Shine On

I've always found that the best way to instantly look healthier and more awake is by swiping on some shimmery blush onto my cheeks. It immediately gives your skin color and contour, and applying some NARS The Multiple (in "Orgasm", of course) to my cheeks is one of my favorite home remedies for feeling better when I have a cold or a cough.

2. Add Some Color

I once read that wearing bright colors keeps your disposition sunny, even when the sky is dreary. The same applies for when we are feeling under the weather. A pop of fuchsia lipstick, a kelly green sweater, or even a pair of fire engine red ballet flats can make a simple outfit pop, making you look polished, put-together, and sunny as ever.

3. Simplify Your 'Do

When I'm sick, the first thing that bothers me is my hair - if I'm not feeling well, the last thing I want to do is spend a half hour styling it. It's good to have an arsenal of quick-n-easy hairstyles for days when you are just not feeling like turning on the curling iron. A smooth ponytail or tidy bun is simple and absolutely no-fuss.

4. Treat Yourself Well

The most important thing to do when you are under the weather is to treat yourself well. That means eating fresh and healthy foods, drinking a lot of water, and sleeping for 7-8 hours. Be sure to prioritize - what really needs to be done now and what can wait? And while you're at it, take a bubble bath and watch that episode of The Real Housewives you've secretly been waiting for. The best way to get over being sick is by taking some time for R&R.

What are your tips for looking great when you are feeling sick?

A while back I talked about how tourist-inspired fashions were running rampant over the spring 2014 runways - everyone from Marc Jacobs to Miuccia Prada featured Hawaiian floral prints and tacky visors, it seemed. But it seems, my friends, that the fascination with the tacky and cheesy has gotten a bit out of hand.

When I saw the floral-print Givenchy Birkenstocks on display at Nordstrom over the holidays, I knew we had a serious problem. I thought the tacky tourist trend was mostly a joke. But with a $750 price tag, I realized this was no laughing matter.

Birkenstocks seem to be everywhere lately, and not just on middle-aged, pasty women with fanny packs clipped around their waists either. No, fashionistas everywhere are embracing comfort and "style" (if you can call them stylish), trading in their perfectly polished Valentino studded pumps for these, ehem, interesting sandals. And on the right woman, they may even look *gasp* chic! 

I'll need to review some heavy evidence before I can make a final verdict.

I can't say I'll be hopping out to buy Birkenstocks any time soon, but I am quite fascinated by the way in which women have been able to transform these seemingly hideous sandals into a cool fashion statement - quite the talent, I must say.

What is your opinion on birkenstocks? Are they absolutely fabulous or downright fugly?

While doing my hair for New Year's Eve (super cute disco-style curls - think Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2013 runway - that were immediately destroyed by a nasty fog that drenched the coastal area last night) I watched the absolute cutest Audrey Hepburn film, How to Steal a Million (1966).

The movie is light and fun, starring Audrey as a chic Parisian girl about town and daughter of a wealthy art forger. She crosses paths with a handsome burglar (who tries to steal one of her father's forged artworks) and romance and shenanigans ensue.

While not as whimsically whacky as Breakfast at Tiffany's or nostalgically romantic as Roman Holiday, it's a fun film and Hepburn's role as a French society girl is the perfect excuse for a lovely group of costumes by Audrey's favorite, Givenchy.

1. Elizabeth and James shawl collar coat at Farfetch
2. 14k white gold diamond dangling drop earrings at Macy's
3. Valentino three-quarter sleeve jacket at Farfetch and Valentino wool and silk-blend mini skirt at Mytheresa
4. Dolce & Gabbana "Miss Sicily - Bi-Color" top handle leather satchel at Nordstrom
5. Stila jewel eye shadow in "black diamond" at ASOS
6. Dior Diorshow art pen liner
7. Louis Vuitton spring 2013 kitten-heel pumps