LE CATCH

H&M's embellished (Gucci-esque!) jeans are right up my playful-statement making alley. Its straight, cropped silhouette yields day to night versatility, and the price can't be beat.

$149, mango

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

1. Wales Bonner sweater, $404, matchesfashion.com
2. Mango faux fur jacket, $169, mango.com
3. Cafune bucket bag, $539, shopbop.com
4. Isabel Marant leather and suede sneakers, $420, netaporter.com
5. Frame jeans, $270, netaporter.com

Last week in my native city I played tour guide to my sons, who unlike typical sightseers, did not want to check out the Whitney's Calder exhibit (much to my dismay, as I hear it's amazing!) or even to go to Central Park Zoo (been there, done that, they said). Instead they opted for a round (or five) of miniature golf and skateboarding down in Hudson River Park, followed by a trek to the Upper East Side for gluten-free eclairs at Paris-based Noglu (they're insane!). There was also a visit to the Lego store, a few rides on the subway (just because!) and jaunts around Chelsea, Greenwich Village, Soho, and Tribeca. The heat and humidity high called for the lightest clothing, which, for me, entailed flowy dresses, including the cute, cut-out denim jumpsuit, below, and the Topshop, below. I'm headed back to NYC in a few days for Fashion Week, and, this time around, a more sophisticated wardrobe is in order. Here's what I'd like to bring: this throw-on-and-go MAR dress, these Gucci sneakers (for running around in between shows), this outfit-making Clare V. bag, this cocktails-ready Topshop midi, this fluttery eyelet Line & Dot blouse, this paparazzi-loving Loewe sweater (in case the temperature dips) and this Lancome Juicy Shaker in Vanilla Pop, which I just discovered for the perfect day-to-night pout.

I'm on the fence about the dress-over-jeans trend, but I am committed to procuring a fall dress that can be worn over jeans in case I go for it! Cleverly, some designers are making this type of convertible piece for the undecided like me--i.e., a dress-meets-shirt that can go both ways. Take these versatile dresses by Sandy Liang, H&M (pictured immediately below--I have and love!), Petersyn, Rixo London and Ganni. Oh, and the perfect cropped jeans to go with are by AGOLDE.

Come fall, a checked print coat is all I'll need to look on point everyday single day! It will instantly update any outfit and make a spot on statement. I also love the idea of throwing it over other graphic prints like dark florals, stripes or gingham for more printasticness. While these checked toppers from Balenciaga and Prada are amazing, I also think these by Topshop, Zara, Stella McCartney, and Baum und Pferdgarten are pretty darn great.

$110, shopbop

No need to be chained to my desk as I can lug my laptop and life in this stylish carry-all!

1. And Finally t-shirt, $50, topshop.com
2. Stella Jean faux fur hoodie, $1210, modaoperandi.com
3. Deux Lux faux leather tote bag, $110, shopbop.com
4. Van sneakers, $59, nordstrom.com
5. Etoile Isabel Marant jeans, $230, netaporter.com

This top is exactly what I want to wear to get back to business: up front, it's chic and meeting-worthy, while the back is open, sexy and party-ready! I'd wear it under a blazer during the day and bare it all, off-duty. Other like-minded statement tops I'd work come from MLM, Sandy Liang, H&M, and Tibi.

$34, h&m

Back to the real world (i.e., Monday!) but at least running around with some sparkle.

1. Proenza Schouler dress, $990, netaporter.com
2. Super Sunglasses, $269, shopbop.com
3. Charlotte Chesnais gold and silver ring, $535, modaoperandi.com
4. Alexander Wang metallic snakeskin bucket bag, $595, shopbop.com
5. H&M sequin sneakers, $34, hm.com

I'm Fri-yaying into the weekend, tickled pink in my new Topshop wrap dress that doubles as a pretty cover-up! Also in my end-of-summer weekend line-up: this, this, this, this and this!

GAP's fun take on the requisite army jacket is right up my alley, with its detachable leopard collar--and $79 price tag!