Rita Ora at the Times Square Ball in the lead up to Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025 held at 1 Times Square on December 30, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by Kristina Bumphrey/Penske Media via Getty Images)
I would SO much rather flip off the departing year with her, than with Jenny McCarthy. Good change, Seacrest. This coat with big furry sleeves is so fun -- and no, she's not a brunette now. She'll take you on a hair journey here.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 30: Rita Ora is seen at the "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" 2025 in Times Square, Manhattan on December 30, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
It looked, as usual, hella cold in NYC this weekend -- which I'm sure it was unless you were in the middle of that massive crowd on NYE and forced to relieve yourself into some Depends. Point is, I love that she's dressed accordingly. Leather AND a warm fuzzy coat. She loves a snuggly garment almost as much as she usually loves sheers. She contains multitudes!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 29: Rita Ora is seen on December 29, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)
I love contrast linings, especially when they appear to be a fleece plaid scenario.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Rita Ora is seen at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025 in Times Square, Manhattan on December 31, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
And again, she looks toasty. Almost like she's storing up warmth for when she needs it later.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Rita Ora is seen at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025 in Times Square, Manhattan on December 31, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
"You know what? My stylist LIED. The tie DOESN'T make up for the warmth I'm losing on my left side."
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Rita Ora is seen at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025 in Times Square, Manhattan on December 31, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
This coat is delightful. With a bit of Cowboy Carter flavor on her feet.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 31: Rita Ora attends Times Square New Year's Eve 2025 Celebration on December 31, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/FilmMagic)
Grey Gardens Goes Skiing.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 31: Rita Ora attends Times Square New Year's Eve 2025 Celebration on December 31, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/FilmMagic)
I appreciate her so much for always bringing so much bubbly energy. It can't always be easy; she's really adept at it. She looks like a fun hang, and I do also enjoy this outfit.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 31: Rita Ora attends Times Square New Year's Eve 2025 Celebration on December 31, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/FilmMagic)
Something about the pattern of the animal print on her boots makes it look like there are eyes on her feet.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 31: Rita Ora attends Times Square New Year's Eve 2025 Celebration on December 31, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/FilmMagic)
But truly, it would not be a new year without Rita wearing something baffling and impractical, and I hope she is beginning 2025 as she means to continue. This is our bread and butter AND yours, Rita!