LE CATCH

Spotted some cute pieces, like this mod-inspired print dress, this woven poncho, and this textured cape at H&M today and thought I'd share with you before they disappear in a blink of an eye.

$285, tibi

I'd swagger into work post-Labor Day weekend wearing this--and a smile. (P.S. This skirt is totally after hours-worthy, too!)

1. Michael Kors cashmere turtleneck, $1095, netaporter.com
2. Vita Fede crossed cuff, $825, shopbop.com
3. C'est Ahh cross-body bag, $511, matchesfashion.com
4. Prada suede sandals, $750, nordstrom.com
5. Tibi asymmetrical skirt, $285, tibi.com

As I mentioned last week, I packed like a pro for my trip to Bali, bringing mostly highly versatile dresses. I'd like to add this Kule cutie to my travel-ready arsenal, because I could pair it with a bikini as easily as I could with some night-out sandals. Plus, it's 40% off.

$49, gap

This denim boatneck blouse is about to be my weekend calling card.

1. Gap denim top, $49, gap.com
2. 3.1 Phillip Lim aviator sunglasses, $298, shopbop.com
3. Monserat De Lucca sequin tote, $125, shopbop.com
4. Ancient Greek Sandals, $640, modaoperandi.com
5. Alexander Wang frayed shorts, $320, netaporter.com

I have not one but two new pleated metallic (gold and silver) skirts hanging in my closet--and they've been there for weeks, untouched. Though I desperately want to wear them, I haven't been able to summon up the bravado (or, frankly, the occasion) to bust one out. But then there I was in Bali last weekend at a wedding and the best dressed guest was an older woman wearing a long pleated gold metallic skirt with a fitted, just-below-the-hip black sweater. She looked elegant and glamorous. She stood out. And I watched as she received compliments left and right. So, now I am all fired up to wear one of my skirts--and even drum up a little backyard cocktail party to do so. In the event you're interested in making a gleaming statement too, I found some tempting options from Topshop, Rules of Etiquette, Cedric Charlier and H&M.

$148, madewell

This lightweight biker-meets-bomber jacket cannot be more fall-friendly--and chic.

1. Equipment striped cotton blouse, $180, netaporter.com
2. Madewell nylon bomber jacket, $148, madewell.com
3. Victoria Beckham Denim skinny jeans, $365, netaporter.com
4. Poverty Flats cross-body bag, $78, nordstrom.com
5. Eddie Borgo cuff, $315, shopbop.com
6. Stuart Weitzman suede pumps, $355, shopbop.com

Lucky for us this year, summer's easy, let-loose vibe will carry into fall, in the form of casually untucked shirts. This fresh look is easy to pull to off by pairing long button-downs over skirts, tailored shorts, or sleek fitted trousers. Some tops to try out this trend include this J.Crew, this MiH, this Victoria Beckham and this Acne.

Photos: Harper's Bazaar, Fabsugar

$65, pixie market

This shirt dress is my ticket to hot-summer-day-in-the-city chic.

1. Pixie Market shirt dress, $65, pixiemarket.com
2. Ray-Ban round sunglasses, $150, jcrew.com
3. Elizabeth and James earrings, $175, shopbop.com
4. See by Chloe suede bag, $445, netaporter.com
5. Vince slip-on sneakers, $136, shopbop.com

I've been bounding around Bali this past week (more details and snaps to come!), wearing thoughtfully chosen clothes that go from day to night, rice paddy to restaurant, such as this white lace For Love and Lemons open-back dress. I'm wearing this white bikini top underneath, so I am also pool-ready, of course. Thanks to my twin sister, who snapped this pic of me in action in Ubud!

Before long (blanket) coat weather comes cape weather, naturally. This fall is calling for eclectic-looking ponchos, the kind a global jet-setter would wear, and they look chicest atop citified street wear. I'd like to throw on one of these ponchos by Nasty Gal, Miss Selfridge, Burberry (or this one), Michael Kors, and Etoile Isabel Marant nonchalantly over my shoulders