Light wash jeans are fading in this fall, and I'm on the case to find the most flattering pairs. So far, I'm ogling these styles from , , , , , , , , and .

I love this feminine update on the pinstripe blouse. Come cooler weather I'd layer a sweater over it and let the cute tie sleeves peek out.

I am going to milk these last few weeks of summer in this shoulder baring top!

Fall's newfangled (i.e., multi-strapped) Mary Jane looks ultra tempting right now, thanks to this Mango version!

The retro-looking slide may be this summer's go-to shoe, but to stand out in the crowd, I prefer one in a fresh and unexpected shade. Think anything but black and rather , , or ! Those more neutral leaning should consider slipping into (above), or wear-everywhere . Pair with cropped jeans (like ,, , or ) and a relaxed button-down and you're good to go!

The current preponderance of charcoal denim outside Paris' couture shows has me wanting some--pronto! The soft, neutral hue is a fresh alternative to ubiquitous indigo, works from day to night (and even to a haute couture Chanel runway show, above), and is spot on suitable for fall. I'm digging these styles by , , , , , and .

Black and white cuteness as clear as can be!

Every summer, the skinny jeans in my wardrobe take a vacation. They retreat to a dark, quiet spot in my closet and hibernate till fall. Subbing in for them: my looser-fitting pairs that look suitably relaxed yet still polished, like the ones, above, by . Other great laid-back, summer-ready options are from (20% off), , and .

*Shopbop is offering an extra 25% off already marked down items with this through 6/24.

Photo: The Frugality

This itsy, bitsy strapless top is my kind of cute and fun!

Don't ask me how a cultural tour of Los Angeles with my visiting college-aged niece this past weekend ended up at Topshop in The Grove. But it did--and, thrillingly, it enriched with us with a newfound appreciation for artful, embroidered denim! We discovered a trove of it, all inspired by Gucci's pre-fall 2016 collection (, another cool pair ). Topshop's embroidered jeans are whimsically cool, featuring both (now mine) and (scooped up by my sister), plus they're delightfully affordable. I also adore this white floral and this sequined . I foresee many more spin-offs down the road, but I like the idea of wearing them now before they saturate the streets!