LE CATCH

In case there was any confusion about whether to wear white pants after Labor Day, these hot-off-the-press street style snaps should clear things up. Fashion Week show-goers are lighting up autumn's gloom with lots of cream, from classic jeans to sophisticated high-waisted trousers. The key to this look is accessorizing with textural wintry staples such as boots, cozy sweaters, and cold weather's go-to hue, black. I think white wide-leg trousers are particularly fresh and polished, specifically these iterations from The Reformation (just got these and love!), Helmut Lang, Vince (second picture down), GRLFRND, Raey, Topshop, and Victoria Beckham (similar to above).

One more thing to add to your fall shopping list: a super duper statement coat. Right now, New York fashion show attendees are emphasizing the bolder, the better (think wild animal prints to mad plaids). The best options in my book come from Etro (above), Ganni (pictured below) or this one, Cupcakes and Cashmere, Storets, Topshop, Baum und Pferdgarten, Scotch & Soda, and Mango.

Typically it's the hero skirts, statement tops and technicolor accessories that trigger the camera flashes outside the shows during New York Fashion Week. This time around, it's--surprise, surprise!--the humble t-shirt. Show-goers strutted out their favorite (read: most reliable) wardrobe staples, including Leandra Medine, above and below, who opted for fresh-looking gray and navy versions, while others stuck to traditional whites. The newly resurrected tee is (once again) proving to be the perfect and most comfortable foil to more eye-popping pieces (think: plaid coats, graphic jackets, and vivid knits). I swear by these iterations from Hanes x Karla, Bassike, Acne Studios, Re/Done, and The Reformation.

New York City reached 98 degrees yesterday, and eye-popping prints were hot on the streets. Who better to exhibit this blazing trend than ahead-of-the-curve fashion show go-ers, who chose to go loud and proud, with everything from polka dots to plaids to wild florals. From my perspective, a mix of disparate ones looked even better! I'd like to jump on the bandwagon with this spotted Ganni wrap skirt (last pic, below), this Milly striped sweater, this snake-print Topshop skirt, this Stelen plaid wrap, these leopard patterned Miaou jeans, this checked Jakke faux fur jacket, this Asos animal-print midi, this Acne Studios patchwork dress, and this polka dot Rixo London frock.

Everyone agreed at last night's alfresco dinner for Goop x CB2'x collab (BTW: so cute!) that fall had officially arrived. The damp chill had us wrapped up in blankets and dining shoulder to shoulder for extra body warmth. With this reality check, I can now seriously contemplate new fall layers, or at least transitional ones that will update my below-65-degree wardrobe. One way to go: the overshirt, which ladies in other (colder) lands are employing to stave off the crisp air. They're sporting them over pretty much everything, from dresses to jeans, effecting casual cool with a dash of the unexpected. I have a hunch these overshirts will be out in full force during New York Fashion Week. The lovely thing is that we might already have these oversized shirts in our closets, but I dug some more good ones for you just in case from J.Crew, Paul & Joe (similar to directly below), 3x1, Isabel Marant Etoile, and Topshop.

Copenhagen-based stylist Karoline Dall sticks to a compelling summer-to-fall dressing formula that's not only incredibly chic but, lucky for us, comfortable and easy to emulate! It cleverly combines both warm and cold weather staples--think chunky sweaters and flip flops!--to cool, spot-on effect. Another hallmark of her uniform is color, and lots of it, which is right on point this season. I'd like to work this look with these silky, saturated slips from Lee Mathews, Tibi, Frame and Topshop; these eye-popping knits by Jason Wu (similar to above), Ganni and Acne Studios; along with these sharp plaid blazers from MKT Studio and Anine Bing. A rainbow assortment of flip flops can be found here.

Perhaps Nordstrom's sale can ease the blow of going back to work? I found some sharp-looking styles that are sure to make me stress less over the long (last summer!) weekend, including these fall-perfect Isabel Marant boots, this chic Tibi white button-down, this pretty Rebecca Taylor striped midi, and these Jeffrey Campbell suede mules. For those in denial, there are also plenty of endless summer pieces that will keep you looking sunny, including the striped Loeffler Randall tote, below, this Misa striped top, and this Milly linen wrap. Check it all out here.

Yesterday I fell down the infinitely deep retail rabbit hole known as The Real Real and I thought you might want to meet me there. After all, there are crazy amazing deals to be had, including the beautiful Chanel slides, above, this fall-perfect Chanel vest (for $275!), this Gucci mini-dress and this Hermes tote. I dare you, here. P.S. I also did a Barneys sale fly-by and spotted this OMG-head-turning Valentino halter dress (80% off!), this pretty Zimmermann mini, this oversized Acne Studios sweater (that I'll want to live in this fall), and this gorgeous lace Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini dress. EEK!

Fall typically ushers in a new pair of must-have jeans. This time around, there's more than one style to choose from, which works for me, because, well, I can never have enough good jeans! To make a fresh point, I'll definitely want to rotate in a pair of non-blue jeans into the mix, like these faded charcoal button-front denim, above, from JBrand. The distinct dark (but goes everything!) hue lends new season edge and sophistication. I also like these versions from Isabel Marant, Veronica Beard and Frame. Another style I want to work: these relaxed, straight-leg, full-length(!) jeans. I know they will make my legs look longer (never a bad thing) and feel comfy (bonus). I'm considering these fashion insider-favored Moussy, these spot-on Re/Done and these super-flattering Eve Denim (on sale!). Boyfriend jeans are also back this fall, but they're more fitted and cropped than seasons past, which makes them extra polished-looking. I'm digging these by Levi's, Rag & Bone, and Citizens of Humanity.

$278, j.crew

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 Shopbop's massive sale!

1. Ganni sweater, $440, netaporter.com
2. J.Crew faux fur leopard jacket, $278, jcrew.com
3. Gucci belt bag, $790, neimanmarcus.com
4. Kate Spade cigar ring, $68, shopbop.com
5. Isabel Marant boots, $555, nordstrom.com
6. Rag & Bone boyfriend jeans, $250, netaporter.com