This chic bow belted faux fur coat gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling!

1. Etro printed silk blouse,
2. H&M faux fur coat,
3. MiH Jeans,
4. Rafe flask minaudiere,
5. Nicholas Kirkwood satin loafers,

I want to throw this cozy, chic poncho over everything--a jacket, leather moto, cashmere turtleneck--to fend off fall's chill. (I also love it in cream.)

My birthday is a month away, but I'm seriously considering splurging on myself right now with these (outfit-making) slippers. I know that they will age exceptionally well!

Chalk it up to denial, or simply a meager attempt to extend summer: I'm stepping into fall with sandal-like shoes. The pointy-toe babouche-inspired slippers are not only relaxed and comfortable, but their skin-baring sexiness is a nice contrast to all the layers I'll be piling on top! I love these on-trend versions by (above), , , , , , and .

French chic was on full display this past week, and this street style pic demonstrates how we can easily import that je ne sais quoi into our own wardrobes. Put simply: it's all about the classics! Let's start with the staple striped t-shirt: a short sleeve version looks fresher this summer, such as the one above by (on sale!). I also like these from , , and . Crisp white jeans always work, day and night, especially these flattering styles from , , and . A quilted Chanel bag and ballerina flats are timelessly chic. 's summer-friendly woven shoes are spot-on (i.e., equally elegant!) and wallet-friendly. Voila!

My sis recently invested in these --and getting her money's worth! She's been running around in them all over the place, from San Francisco to New York to London and back! I'm tempted to follow in her footsteps as they will no doubt work overtime this autumn too!

My summer whites just got a little sweeter thanks to this frilled top!

A statement shoe canstep up an outfit--but don't overlook the way it can elevate your everyday jeans. Of course, it needs to be comfy too, and not too OTT. Thankfully, there are some just-right spring styles out there for the taking. Among my faves: this feather-tufted , this knotted mule, this sleek , this ruffled , this re-imagined Mary Jane, this leopard printed ankle-strap , and this bow-embellished .

These wraparound studded espadrilles were glued to my feet this past weekend--so comfy and (Valentino) cute!

These (Gucci-inspired) pearl studded loafers are high impact at a refreshingly low price!