Working away in style today in this gorgeous, gathered top!

1. Asos origami top,
2. Elizabeth and James earrings,
3. Kevyn Aucoin Lip Gloss in Pasiflora,
4. Vix Swimwear tote bag,
5. Aquazzura heels,
6. J Brand jeans,

I went to a birthday party over the weekend, where there was lots to talk about: summer experiences, back-to-school jitters, the upcoming presidential debates--and the new ring a friend was sporting. It wasn't an engagement ring but it might as well have been given all the chatter it prompted. The ring was sculptural, unusual looking, absolutely awesome. Very much like this ring!

With Indian Summer conditions prevailing, I'd like to breeze around in these (Dries Van Noten-ish) blooms.

If you're yearning for new fall bag, one that will instantly update your look, consider the top handle bag. Retro in appearance, ladylike in spirit, these compact bags often come with a longer strap, so you can sling it around your shoulder, or wear it cross-body messenger-style, freeing up your hands to do stuff (always a plus)! My new crop of favorites come from , (above), , , ,, , , and .

This sweatshirt will let me do the school run to the gym dash (and more!) in style.

This tasseled sweater will make fall's first cold front a little more fun.

I'd like to waltz back into the office in this gorgeous leather skirt.

Here's how to get style down white through winter.

Over the weekend, a good friend and I were going over our fall shopping checklists and she crossed off the fur vest, explaining it was not worth the closet real estate. I'd beg to differ, particularly with this example, which would work over a silk blouse, under an army jacket or a pea coat. And it nails the season's boho spirit.

This stylish new hire has just been added to my work force.