Frayed edges give this cotton cardigan a chic Chanel-like vibe.

1. Self Portrait top,
2. Mango cotton cardigan,
3. Edie Parker bag,
4. Balenciaga mules,
5. Frame Denim jeans,

Mango's faux fur jacket reminds me of my beloved sweater, but even more cold-proof!

For me, the only appealing thing about fall's imminent chill is staving it off in this hand-knit sweater. It seems others can't even wait till official sweater weather hits as they're busting it out now in myriad vibrant hues. I'd like to get in early (before they're all gone) on this "it" sweater in wear with everything .

For weeks, I'd been mentally packing for my trip to Sardinia. (Pics/deets to come!) I had my bikinis, caftans, sandals, and dresses lined up. The only thing missing: the do-it-all sweater that goes from the airplane to the air-conditioned hotel. A light-enough knit that I can throw over my shoulders when the evening breeze blows in. Kind of like the perfect transitional sweater that works overtime from late summer to early fall. So, I did some poking around and found some good candidates, including the eyelet sweater, above, this cropped (on sale!), this patched (40% off), this button-trimmed , and this classic .

Photo: Man Repeller

Playful patches make this striped staple fresh-looking and utterly irresistible.

Raffia trim takes this cardigan from staple to standout!

This hand-painted monogrammed tote is a style slam dunk.

With spring taking its sweet time, this sweater--part nautical, part bohemian (thanks to its tassel trim)--will be on repeat.

The lavishly embellished knits headlining Prada's Fall/Winter 2017 lineup, above, have me panting! In fact, I'm so obsessed with this look that I just snapped up a few beaded vintage cardigans to hold me over (read: wear now!). You too can get a jump start on this trend with these handpicked vintage finds from , , , and ! More beaded beauties .

A statement military jacket fit for everyday battle!