During my 36-hour trip to NYC this past week, I squeezed in catch-ups with long-time friends, an East Village shopping spree, a glorious run down the West Side Highway, meals at Bar Pitti, San Ambroeus, Bond Street, and Mercer Kitchen, speaking on a female entrepreneurial , and through it all, soaked up loads of fall style inspo. Which I thought I'd share with you! To start with, I saw more western boots on the streets of New York than I have in these western parts, including the eye-catchers, above, by . I also like these more subtle/versatile takes from , , and . Also desirable and ubiquitous: cozy, oversize sweaters, like , and . Plus, animal prints and plaids were everywhere, including on ! I could use some more from , , and .