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My Tory Burch skirt, above, had as much fun as me this past weekend in the Hamptons, lounging at Dune Deck, above, then later at a Surf Club concert and again the following evening for dinner at The Quogue Club. Now for the work week I've moved on to these perfect under-$100 cargo pants, this Zara studded overskirt and these cute new Saint Laurent bow-trimmed flats! Back to business!

I tend to be more fly by the seat of my pants than plan ahead, but for some reason, I always buy a bulk of sweaters in August. Perhaps this happens when I am most excited about sweater weather--which is when I am not actually in it?! Who knows, but I am certain these knits will work wonderfully when cooler times come. I bought the above Cos set, yesterday, in 85 degree weather! The t-shirt-like sweater from And Other Stories, below, will also be a mainstay, along with these from Proenza Schouler White Label (both a statement and a staple), J.Crew (size up for a louche fit), Prada (forever and ever), and Tory Burch (ladylike yet loud!).

Look at the sexy and refreshingly affordable Norma Kamali dress below. Now close your eyes and imagine topping it with an oversized blazer and finishing it off with sleek Toteme kitten heels (on sale!) or even a pair of The Row-like flip flops. How good is that?! And for the next trick: how about subbing in this under $300 Norma Kamali vegan jacket for the Prada, above? Lastly, let's swap in the red Farm Rio in lieu of an equally resplendent Valentino!

$240, farm rio

Scallops, ruffles, eyelets, oh my!

1. Farm Rio blouse, $240, farmrio.com

2. AGOLDE jeans, $200, netaporter.com

3. Blaze Milano leather jacket, $1581, mytheresa.com

4. Justine Clenquet bracelet, $68, shopbop.com

5. River Island studded loafers, $90, riverisland.com

Copenhagen currently feels more like fall, with its 50-degree temps and gusty rain squalls--and the city looks like it too, with cold weather-suitable coats, leather jackets and layered trenches out in full fashion-week force. Also ubiquitous: low-slung, loose-fitting, wide-leg white jeans. The unexpected summer carry-over is like a bright ray of sunshine in next-season's lineup, striking in its versatility and fresh-looking fit. Some solid options to defy the chill and gloom come from AGOLDE, Levi's, Slvrlake, Citizens of Humanity, and The Row.

$140, nordstrom

It's all about a pointy-toe pump this fall, so I bought these (baby) kitten heels to kick up everything from jeans to skirts. They're everyday-running-around compatible and come in a variety of colors, but the French Burgundy, above, beams with sleek Khaite vibes.

1. The Row knit tank, $1150, mytheresa.com

2. Good American jeans, $160, netaporter.com

3. Khaite jean jacket, $1280, mytheresa.com

4. Prada tote, $1354, shopbop.com

5. Sam Edelman pointy-toe heels, $140, nordstrom.com

Copenhagen's mid-August Fashion Week always provides a sneak peek into fall's coming styles, and as these pics reveal, a medley of ruffles, leather, and denim are bound to prevail. What's refreshing, however, is that everything is everyday wearable. Take, for example, the dramatic poet blouse, above, which makes a big statement but is easy enough to wear with jeans. I love these new iterations from Tuckernuck, Merlette, and Victoria Beckham. An oversized Khaite blazer, below, is a future (and forever) staple, as well as loose-fitting denim from Nili Lotan (similar to above) and Citizens of Humanity (pictured immediately below). To stave off the chill, we'll need a leather bomber (Pixie Market, Zara or The Attico) and a pair of yellow Sambas to get from here to there to everywhere!

Just a heads up that Khaite's most coveted, sold-out-everywhere ballet flats (read: must-have shoes!) are back in stock--for now! Available in neutral, above, and black, below. Modeled by Courtney Grow, the girl who has everything!

$129, h&m

This chunky cardigan is poised to be my first fall jacket.

1. Cos turtleneck, $69, cos.com

2. Mother jeans, $290, netaporter.com

3. H&M cardigan, $129, hm.com

4. By Adina Eden, $55, shopbop.com

5. Khaite flats, $880, mytheresa.com

I love a haphazard jumble of charms! I hand selected the ones featured here to design a playful statement necklace with LA-based designer Lisa Statt. It boasts the cutest eight charms from a malachite heart to an enamel shell, all colorful and adorable. You can find it here!