'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!

French chic was on full display this past week, and this street style pic demonstrates how we can easily import that je ne sais quoi into our own wardrobes. Put simply: it's all about the classics! Let's start with the staple striped t-shirt: a short sleeve version looks fresher this summer, such as the one above by (on sale!). I also like these from , , and . Crisp white jeans always work, day and night, especially these flattering styles from , , and . A quilted Chanel bag and ballerina flats are timelessly chic. 's summer-friendly woven shoes are spot-on (i.e., equally elegant!) and wallet-friendly. Voila!

Pinstripes add a little Southampton-chic to a pair of white jeans.

The kind of blouse I'll reach for again and again. (P.S. The grommet-trimmed sleeve are so good!)

Meanwhile down in Australia, it's Fashion Week, and the attendees' collective decision to don faded jeans indicates it's the hue du jour. I'm betting this trend will travel to our shores this summer, so I scouted the best light-wash styles, and so far, they include pairs from , , , , and (pictured above).