We've never seen Carla McDonald — writer, TV personality and PR whiz — looking anything less than fabulous whether she's attending a fundraiser at the Louvre in Paris (she wore an electric blue Oscar de la Renta gown for that soirée) or enjoying a casual lunch at Perla's.

The latter is where we spotted her during the recent cold snap. Carla's sophisticated, urban chic mode placed her as a standout in the midday crowd.

She stepped out in a Ralph Lauren cashmere turtleneck, James Jeans, an Hermes initial belt and Christian Louboutin boots. Her accessories — a Chanel patent leather tote (large enough for her indispensable iPad) and Oakley lightweight sport sunglasses. 

—SHELBY HODGE