LE CATCH

$19, target

Yeah, yeah, summer's winding down (quickly!) but these Sam & Libby gladiator sandals for $19 bucks are too good to pass up. After all, they'll work on warm-weather getaways and next year too!

1. Isabel Marant dress, $630, netaporter.com
2. Hans Kjobenhaven sunglasses, $134, madewell.com
3. Kara leather bag, $349, shopbop.com
4. Sam & Libby gladiator sandals, $19, target.com

On the beach today? Guilty as charged! Still, this striking color blocked Gap coat is making me long for cooler weather, and with it I would have at least one of fall's showpiece coats in my arsenal!

$279, barneys warehouse

A pair of metallic sandals always up the glam factor, especially ones by Proenza Schouler at 60%* off!

1. Erdem organza dress, $2085, nordstrom.com
2. Alexis Bittar earrings, $87, shopbop.com
3. Charlotte Olympia velvet clutch, $395, modaoperandi.com
4. Proenza Schouler metallic sandals, $279, barneyswarehouse.com

*Final sale, so shop accordingly!

I've always found that 1stdibs has colossaly amazing stuff in the furniture, fine art, jewelry and fashion departments. They recently asked me to highlight some of my favorites from their current inventory, and you can see them on the 1stdibs website along with more pics (like the one below of my living room) and the rest of an interview I did for their Introspective Magazine!

$54, asos

Years ago I used to have a crazy snake print skirt like this from Zara. In fact, I had two--one in pink and the other in grey. And just the other day I was wishing I still had them as they're back in line with fall's printastic movement. This patent python skirt could easily sub in as a replacement--and be a good running-around-during-New-York-fashion-week statement.

1. Marni wool sweater, $680, netaporter.com
2. Tory Burch cuff, $175, toryburch.com
3. J.Crew navy suede satchel, $228, jcrew.com
4. Aquazurra peep-toe booties, $595, shopbop.com
5. Lavish Alice patent python print skirt, $54, asos.com

It may be hard to see the greatness of this Asos blazer from afar, but it's definitely there in the slick and spot-on pinstripes and edgy zippers. Oh, and it's just a little more than $100 bucks. Yes, please!

$158*, j.crew

Black + Relaxed fitting + Leather pockets = Perfection. You will have to pry this one off of me. (There's also a 25% off sale at J.Crew--though this sweater is not included--on loads of new fall desirables such as this and this starting today through August 26th!)*

1. J.Crew leather pocket sweater, $158, jcrew.com
2. Henri Bendel link bracelet, $68, henribendel.com
3. Pierre Hardy bag, $750, forwardbyelysewalker.com
4. Rachel Zoe ankle boots, $455, shopbop.com
5. Kenzo mini skirt, $720, netaporter.com

*Use code FALLSTYLE to get 25% off purchases of most merchandise orders of $150, plus free shipping!

Inspired by this pic, I want to get a jump start on fall's biker skirt. The one above--clearly summer-worthy--is from Asos. I also like these guys from Alexander Wang (love the longer to-the-knee length!), Warehouse, Helmut Lang, and Phillip Lim.

(In the picture, above, you can find the shoes here and the bag here.)

Photo: Style Lovely

$18, jc penney

This gauzey, whisper thin top by Joe Fresh reminds me to savor the remaining days of summer. (Of course, I also can't help myself and look ahead to Joe Fresh's spot-on fall offerings, including this indispensable baseball sweater, this cute faux fur skirt and this striped denim shirt.)

1. Joe Fresh cotton top, $18, jcpenney.com
2. Ray Ban mirrored aviator sunglasses, $160, netaporter.com
3. Liebeskind tote bag, $195, shopbop.com
4. Matiko sandals, $69, piperlime.com
5. Mango shorts, $29, mango.com

That Elle Strauss, an unerringly chic NYC-based stylist (and my former co-worker at Lucky!) is wearing moto jeans in this picture means only one thing to me: moto jeans are a must. Now. Current Elliot's version of the moto, which Elle is wearing, above, are rendered in the best faded black wash and feature all the cool biker-y details that make them look so this very minute. Of course, these jeans are practically sold out almost everywhere online except for here (use code AUGSFA for free shipping through midnight ET tonight). Also, one size left here too.

P.S. Elle is also sporting this Nicholas cocoon jacket, this Alexander Wang bag, and these Sam Edelman boots.