These days I often find myself carrying not just one bag everywhere but two--one for me and one for my kids' snacks, Legos, trucks, stuffed animals, change of clothes, you name it. I figure I might as well do it in style with one like this.

1. Equipment sweater,
2. Etoile Isabel Marant tweed boucle jacket,
3. Forever 21 metallic canvas cheetah tote,
4. Nine West slippers,
5. Topshop vintage wash jeans,

Thanks to 's sumptuous embroidery-laden fall collection, needlepoint is having a moment. It's showing up on everything from to Doc Martins. This trompe l'oeil tapestry t-shirt is the season's instant update with...

Whizzing down Fifth Avenue in a taxi the other day, I was reminded that houndstooth may be this fall's alternative to stripes: the graphic print appeared in virtually every store window, and it's versatile. Try this easy sweatshirt with...

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:

Is it just me or is anyone else feeling back to school anxiety? I remember how I used to fret about what I'd wear on the first day. Whatever it was, it had to be new and indicative of the season to come. Nowadays it's more about back to the office, of course. Post-summer, the goal is to look refreshed and up to date. This floral skirt would make the cut. It's vividly hued with lush brocade--appropriate for the office and dinner afterward. Deep into autumn, I'd wear it with...

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...

Spicing up your fall wardrobe can be as easy as throwing on this dress. Saffron is one of fall's "it" colors and the 3-D embellishment is so lavish and rich. But there's even more to love about this dress: you can also wear it as a blouse, by simply tucking it into your pants or skirt (you already know I am fan of doing ). For a work-worthy look, layer a black turtleneck underneath and throw on some black tights. I'd wear it with...

A big end-of-summer party calls for something striking and seriously slinky like this T by Alexander Wang velvet maxi. No one would ever guess (or believe) that it costs a little over hundred bucks (it's reduced from $340) and it's very much in tune with this fall's big metallic trend. Wear it with...

A number of you have emailed me asking about my favorite winter coats. While I am working on round-up of various styles, in the meantime, I thought I'd start by introducing you to my new coat. I was given this Wren leopard print trimmed camel coat and, no exaggerating, I am infatuated with it. Yes, it reminds me of the bound-to-sell-out leopard-trimmed coat from Resort 2013, but the sleeves are cropped and less "DRESSED," if you know what I mean. I try it on everyday, imagining what I'd wear with it (everything) and where I'd go in it (everywhere). I seriously worry someone (my twin sister) will rip it off my back. As soon as the temperature dips, I'll be taking mine out for a stroll 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...