Sophisticated Detail

The Donna Karen jodhphurs and Philip Lim camel coat are both perfectly tailored basics, but what makes them memorable are the finishing touches: the structured purses, delicate belts and black booties. Remember, a beautifully constructed piece can be made better with the extras.

photos by: Net-a-porter.com

Bravo Marie Claire

Marie Claire put this gorgeous ensemble together. I think they masterfully shined a light on more than one fall trend. 

1. Sweater, $69, Femme for DKNY Jeans | 2. Top, $713, Nation Ltd. | 3. Tank, $244, Joie | 4. Skirt, $310, Sportmax Code | 5. Bag, $1495, Tod | 6. Necklace, $495, Miu Miu | 7. Gloves, $89, Sermoneta.

Rings with an Attitude

1.  Brooklyn Bridge | 2.  1/2 Spike Pyramid | 3.  Four Stud Pyramid | 4. Spike all by Noir Jewellery

Instant Outfit: Date Night

1. Armand Basi @ Outnet.com | 2. Ariella Collection @ Nordstrom.com | 3. Faux Fur Stole @ Ustopshop.com | 4. LAMB @ Zappos .com | 5. Sam Edelman @ Piperlime.com | 6. Pointelle Rib Tights @ Hue.com

Concentrated Beauty in a Bottle

I love autumn; unfortunately it does not love my skin, the chaotic jump from warm to cold wrecks havoc on my skin. Luckily, I found a solution, Bobbi Brown’s EXTRA Face Oil. It absorbs quickly and blasts away the dry patches.  Plus, it smells divine.

 

Instant Outfit: Black and White

1. Beyond Vintage Cardigan @ Piperlime.com | 2. Slouch Pocket Tee @ Madewell.com | 3. Really Skinny Pants @ Gap.com | 4. Nancy Necklace @ Charmandchain.com | 5. Studded Leather Heel @ Bcbg.com

Professing My Love

Okay, it's not the kind of "love" a girl has for a boy or a mom has for her kids; but in a very materialistic, wishing on a shooting star kind of way... I "LOVE" this Tod's grey coated fabric 'Pashmy' hobo purse on Bluefly.com.

Full Tilt Saturation

I think this is an amazingly vivid editorial of Zac Posen's Mongolian lamb and marabou feather chubby from 2009. This image wedged itself into my memory and I had to share it with you.

Photo by: Man Sumarni

Take Your Pick: Enamel Bracelets

I used to have the most beautiful red enamel bracelet from Hermes, I purchased it at the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré store in Paris. 

So, what happened to my beautiful red enamel bracelet? During an impulsive moment in 2002 I decided to purge myself of all my luxe label items and sold it along with an Elsa Peretti necklace (more about that latter) on Ebay. Sure I made more than I paid for it, but it was a big mistake. Now, 8 years later here I am lusting over these glossy little numbers.  

1. Balcons du Guadalquivir @ Hermes.com | 2. Alexander McQueen @ Net-a-porter.com | 3. Caleche Wide Enamel @ Hermes.com  | 4. Idiom Bangle @ Katespade.com | 5. Clic-Clac H Wide @ Hermes.com

Instant Outfit: Playing Hooky

1. Guaze Knit Poncho @ Lutzandpatmos.com | 2. Striped Boatneck @ Chanceco.com | 3. Levis L02 Skinny Jeans @ Farfetch.com | 4. FEED 2 Kenya Bag @ Feedprojects.com | 5. Calvin Klein @ Zappos.com