My JFK-LAX flights always provide cool style inspo, and yesterday's trip winged it with this Topshop faux fur jacket. (Perfect for my next trip back east!)

1. Ganni sweater,
2. Topshop faux fur leopard jacket,
3. J. Brand jeans,
4. Jules Smith armor ring,
5. Proenza Schouler for Lancome in Bold Red 3,
6. Fendi x Fila bucket bag,
7. Vans sneakers,

Yesterday afternoon I was reminded how chic (read: essential) leopard print heels are at--of all places--my son's flag football game. A CEO friend of mine had on a pair that seductively/successfully meowed from the sidelines.

My father is going to be honored for his work at a fancy gala in New York in a few weeks, and I might just steal some of his spotlight by showing up in this sparkly wonder! (P.S. I don't think he'd mind! P.P.S. This will also set the holiday party circuit alight!)

I love downtown New Yorker Maryam Nassir Zadeh's lace-up pump--a cool update on a closet classic.

Perfection because I can wear this dress with sneakers and run daily errands or with sleek ankle boots and party into the night.

These days, a chic necklace party isn't complete without the in-demand Celine letter necklace, above. My sis bought hers in mid-August and hasn't take it off since! I like this version from because it's a little bulky and a lot less expensive.

If you haven't yet scored your fashion-insider-must-have shell necklace, I recommend you snap up 's affordable choker, which looks best (and so right this season) layered with lots of gold, like this , this , and this .

This super cute faux fur cropped jacket will ease me out of end-of-summer denial. P.S. If you're not ready for a reality check, you can keep dressing for warm weather with 's massive sale!

La dolce vita-loving Italians' predilection for the grandissimo is very much apparent in their current choice of accessory: big, bold, statement-making earrings! Sculptural and modern are the hallmark attributes of this new jewelry trend, and the great thing is it works day to night. I'm digging these affordable options from (similar to above), , , , and .

Lace, flowers, and lustrous rhinestones, this dress is my kind of summer romance.