It's rare to find a bag that's as roomy, errand-proof, iPad-accommodating, and perhaps most importantly (for me) Lego project-friendly as it is fantastically chic. And how about those red zippers?!

1. J.Crew embellished sweater,
2. Whistles jacket,
3. Warehouse tote bag,
4. Madewell flats,
5. Current/Elliot distressed jeans,

This well-executed military coat will call a room--and perhaps even a city block--to attention.

This spot-on structured wool motorcycle jacket is still another reason to give thanks for the awesomeness that is H&M's new shoppable site. It's not available in stores, but if it were, it undoubtedly would be sold out everywhere. P.S. It's a little oversize, so you may even want to order a size down.

The colorful embroidery on this sweatshirt is crazy cool--and yet it's still basic enough for everyday.

There's something different and maybe even a bit rebellious about a wool motorcycle jacket. Which makes this Topshop version extra cool. (P.S. Topshop also just came out with the best and elegant satin-looking --two potential workhorses for the fall!)

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 (use code AUGSFA for free shipping through midnight ET tonight). Also, one size left too.

P.S. Elle is also sporting this , this , and these .

The cubist pattern and glitzy beads ramp up the glamour factor here. And it's not necessarily an evening-only kind of deal either...

An instagram of a friend (she's a well-known stylist!) lounging in the Hamptons, decked out with just the right amount vintage costume jewelry inspired me to start piling on the baubles. I'd like to start with this sublime gem-laden collar necklace...

This updated sweatshirt is exactly the kind of thing I'd wear straight through the weekend and, oh, Monday through Friday too...

This leather trimmed short sleeved J. Brand jacket is going to facilitate those transitional late summer to early fall days of what-do-I-wear dressing. (You may recall my fondness for these stylish last spring.) Bridge the cool/warm gap like this...