Balloon sleeves, a flattering nipped-in waist and an open back--my kind of statement sweater!

1. Pixie Market balloon sleeve sweater,
2. Mar x Clare V. Marmy jacket, $395,
3. The Row velvet bag,
4. Gucci spiked pumps,
5. Frame jeans,

I want to throw this cozy, chic poncho over everything--a jacket, leather moto, cashmere turtleneck--to fend off fall's chill. (I also love it in cream.)

Frayed edges give this cotton cardigan a chic Chanel-like vibe.

While micro florals, suiting and lots of lavender are dominating New York's Spring 2018 runways, a new must-have pair of jeans are ruling the streets. Their distinct trademarks: straight-legged, high-waisted, cropped, and faded. I especially like these versions from , , , , and .

'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.

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

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 , (pictured immediately below--I have and love!), , and . Oh, and the perfect cropped jeans to go with are by .

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

My newest pair of everyday jeans are far from ordinary, courtesy of a grosgrain tuxedo side stripe and button fly. Also extraordinary: the flattering, suck-everything-in, stretchy-comfy fit. You can find these Veronica Beard jeans and in a different color !

I'm gaga over these Gucci-inspired embroidered kicks from H&M!