When it comes to holiday parties, I'm always a fan of dressing up and donning my sequins and glitz, but honestly, if I'm left to my own devices, it's much different. Give me a blustery day outside, some hot cocoa and the right mix of friends and loved ones, and I'd much rather cozy up in cable knit sweaters and perfectly broken in jeans, with holiday movies on loop.

This time around will mark my second winter and second holiday season here in New York and I have to say, nothing seems to get old! Seeing the holiday decorations go up in all the windows, waiting for the tree to arrive at Rockefeller Center, seeing the kids line up to ice skate in Central Park. I get giddy just thinking about brisk walks home to quiet holiday parties in the village. Ideally with a fireplace (luckily my guy has one!). It's been said many times before, and always for good reason: Christmas in New York is nothing short of magical and I, for one, am so excited to be partnering with Express just in time to kick off the season in a whole slew of cozy sweaters. This particular lace-up front knit is a new favorite, especially paired with a suede moto jacket while the chill is still bearable, or even with a heavier fur trimmed parka once temps dip. Plus, how adorable is this pom pom beanie? It's hard not to smile when I'm wearing it, especially considering it seems to make other folks smile when I step on the subway.

What cozy favorites are you guys looking forward to wearing this season?

OUTFIT DETAILS: Express sweater // Express jacket // Express jeans // Express flats // Express beanie // Chloe "Drew" bag // Celine sunglasses

This post was in collaboration with Express. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations!

Photos by Alisha Siegel