Friends! As the resident shopper of my group, I spend a lot of time sending links (both solicited and unsolicited) to things I think my pals should buy. I spend a lot of time scrolling through new arrivals for work (and let’s face it, for fun too ), so it’s a way of spreading my knowledge. One of my many ways of saying, Hey, I’m thinking of you .

As the seasons change, I’m turning my sights towards winter pieces that could add an instant upgrade to my friends’ wardrobes. Everything under $500 , but items that look far more expensive . Read on for what I’d tell my friends to buy.

Cos

Cos is always at the top of my list for affordable, but pricey-looking quick hits that could be added to one's closet. I instantly fell in love with the midnight blue blouse which, by the way, also comes in ivory (I can imagine myself wearing it all holiday season ), and that checked skirt is giving vintage Prada.…