Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a Weather Channel addict. While I find fascinating dew points, nor'easters and pressure systems, I know all too well weather reports should be used only directionally... to determine your outfit, your shoes, your hair and your makeup.

According to weather.com, this week in New York will start out wet and relatively mild and end cloudy and dry. Here's how a diva breaks it down:

Mon Dec 31(New Year's Eve): 40 degrees, AM snow showers. No real need to cover up with a bulky sweater by day (practical is a four-letter word). Wear a pretty long sleeve top under your winter coat or a dress with sturdy boots. Snow in the morning means no unseasonable peep-toes, no matter how cute. Patent is the best fabric for a wintry mix - so throw on patent heels or boots. To ring in the new year by night, wear whatever you please - but remember cabs are scarce and it's cold out. Make sure to layer up in scarves and gloves and hats IF they don't mess up your hair. Otherwise, go with cute ear muffs. As for makeup, start the new year a little bolder - whether that means embracing your inner MAC artist and playing with color or simply trying a new product like a highlighter or a new mascara.

Tues Jan 1(New Year's Day): 41 degrees, rain. Start the year embracing your natural beauty... and natural hair. If you had your hair done for the festivities, throw on a shower cap on Tuesday and extend the blowout. If not, work with the rain and go curly or wavy. A last option: a cute headband or hairband with a pretty pony. Enjoy your day off and throw on some jeans. No peep-toe or suede shoes. Waterproof mascara recommended if you'll be out and about.

Weds Jan 2: 31 degrees, cloudy. With the moisture gone, Wednesday is poised to be a good-hair day. Straighten it, curl it, do what you gotta do - it should hold. As the temperature drops make sure to dress appropriately, no matter how you long for spring (particularly now that Resort 2008 collections are popping up everywhere!). Flats, heels, boots, leather, suede, patent... anything goes on Wednesday. No makeup meltdowns either so have fun.

Thurs Jan 3: 27 degrees, sunny. Baby, it's cold outside! Layers demanded. Camis under tops under sweaters or blazers under winter coats with scarves, hats and gloves. I even have those heat warming packets in my coat pockets but I'm hoping to save them for single digit cold days. Make sure to moisturize well, particularly your precious face as you can't just wrap it up like the rest of you and it's prone to dry skin. Keep lips protected too with balms and chapsticks.

Fri Jan 4: 36 degrees, cloudy. Weekend weather happily climbs back into the low 40s. If you're desperate to ditch the down, throw on a leather coat instead (and stash a wrap in your bag for the evening chill). Definitely treat yourself to a manicure - your glove-free nails won't smudge.