The peplum top is still going strong for fall, but in leather the silhouette looks especially fresh. This one is rendered in faux leather and costs a lot less than the real McCoy. Wear it now with a slim-fitting pencil skirt or a pair of tailored trousers, or later in the year with more layers, like this:

1. Oasis peplum top,
2. Topshop faux fur bomber jacket,
3. J. Crew shoulder bag,
4. J. Crew heels,
5. Theory cropped stretch wool pants,

This top has it all going on: the right-now leopard print, the glistening neckline embellishment, and the boyish boxy shape. I'd wear it with...

I can see it now: my husband's incredulous stare when I emerge from the closet wearing this skirt. I'm feeling regal, elegant, feathery, and floaty, and he's asking why in in heaven's name would I want to add a little extra girth to my figure. What can I say? It may be a , but I love it. Bring on the fluffiness. Bring on the texture. And the shimmery sequins too! I'll wear it with a basic tee or max it out with a dramatic top. For its first outing, I'd strut my stuff with...

I have a few Chanel-inspired boxy jackets in my closet, and they're all aging nicely. That's because the silhouette is timelessly chic. I like the idea of wearing this metallic boucle jacket with boyish pieces to temper its ladylike vibe.

Looks to me like there's a gold mine out there right now: clothing, bags, shoes, even baby onesies are being rendered in the shiniest metallic gold. A little glint, like Shala Monroque's metallic leather mini, works for everyday, and gleamy accessories are perfect for lighting up the night. Check out these stunning golden nuggets:

It's no coincidence that fall's most-wanted designer bags are all simple and understated. No garish logos. No flashy hardware. Not a lot of extras. Following in that subdued, less-is-more vibe is this carry-all from Zara. I'd tote my life around in it with...

Although I love the flowy, wide-leg scarf print pants that seems to be wearing, I've found that some of them look a little pajama-like on my body. That's why this pair appeals to me: it's on trend, tapered and streamlined, bears a sophisticated, subtle print and is office-friendly. In other words: these pants would make me look the opposite of bed-bound. I'd wear them with...

Stella McCartney has been wearing everywhere--to school drop-offs as well as to glamorous events, like her resort 2012 collection in New York. The designer's good friend has been working her ombre jeans, too, donning a pair to walk the red carpet. I like this Madewell pair because the color grading is subtle, and blue denim, as we all know, is endlessly wearable. I'd give them a spin with...

A few weeks ago I was at an event with a publicist friend of mine, who was wearing these sleek Dolce Vita flats and the number of compliments she received was staggering. But they were warranted, because the shoes manage to be both practical and elegant, the silver cap toe lending a glam touch. I've been trawling the web ever since looking for them, and they finally made it online. Wear them day in and day out with...

I'm loving the ornate, very -opulent beading on this jacket. It looks decadent and fancy (and way more expensive than it is), and I love that you can go big with it, with, say, slick leather pants, or wear it informally, with a pair of boyfriend jeans and heels. I'd give it a whirl with...