Category: Must-Haves

To Your Office Holiday Party:
L’Wren Scott Black Belted Combo Dress $1675, Fur Collar Peplum Skirted Coat $130, Tory Burch Reva Oversized Clutch $350, Arden B. Mod Enamel Statement Necklace $34, Philip Crangi X Pattern 14-kt Gold Earrings $2750, Steve Madden Awwsome Heels $149

To Your Parents’ House:
Jay Ahr Slim Fit Drill Dress $1791, Fur Collar Pleat Skirted Coat $190, Juicy Couture Jade Clutch $198, Kate Spade On the Town Statement Necklace $298, Pippa Small 22-karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings $10,640, Nicolas Kirkwood Platform Pump $534

To His Parents’ House:
Emilio Pucci Slash Detail Dress $1493, Anna Sui Faux Shearling Coat $580, Alexander McQueen Mohican Skull & Ostrich Box Clutch $2104, Kate Spade Kaleidoball Encrusted Necklace $398, Tom Binns Hard Wear Small Bullet Studs $99, Dune Bernie Leopard Pointed Court Shoes $149

To A Holiday Party With Your Girls:
Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Slim Dress $1251, Textured Faux Fur Coat $196, Christian Louboutin Miss Loubi Spiked Clutch $1595,  Bar III Necklace $42, Diane Kordas Lighting Bold 18-kt Rose Gold Diamond Earrings $1175, Gianmarco Lorenzi Zip Stiletto Pump $921

I love when reader’s write to me with a specific request… One reader asked, “Can you do another post about what to wear to a wedding but this time for fall weddings? I’m going to one in Illinois in Nov. BRRRR! I want to look fashionable and in-season.  Most of my dresses are more California Summer appropriate…” {If you missed my summer wedding post, look at it here}.

The fall wedding look is all about the art of layering {and, of course, if it’s freezing cold… add some cute opaque or patterned tights… very on point}. Trends to incorporate: {faux} fur, the return of the ladylike glove {yay!}, necklaces that look like you must have inherited them from a distant and uber-wealthy relative, clutches that feel like jewelry, and booties with a serious high heel {that keep feet warm, but still look wedding-ready}. You can use all of these tricks with a dress you already own {try to lean toward an autumnal shade and an appropriate length hem}. As for makeup, matte skin with simple black winged liner and a bold lip {red or maroon} are all you need. There’s a serious 1940s revival happening; to keep the look from being costume-y, wear your hair in a sleek pony, stick straight, or in the classic sock bun… It’s an instant way to throw a modern twist on a timeless classic.

1. Faux Fur – Juicy Couture Blonde Striped Faux Fur Jacket $535, Marc Jacobs Faux Fur Trimmed Coat $2132, Rachel Zoe Camel Faux Fur Trish Coat $790
2. Dresses – Wild About Fashion Dress $68, Along the Boulevard Dress $47, Everyday Dynamo Dress $168
3. Ladylike Gloves – Vintage Red Glamour Gloves $20, Causse Grace Short Lamb Leather Gloves $556,  Vintage After Dinner Dessert Gloves $20
4. Clutches – Alexander McQueen Union Jack Box Clutch $1108, Alexander McQueen Punk Baroc Skull Clutch $2240, Alexander McQueen Rose Gold Clutch $1739
5. Necklaces – Anton Heunis Grace Kelly Necklace $195, Swarovski Hyacinth Pastel Necklace $550, Kate Spade Crystal Cort Necklace $248
6. Shoes – Christian Louboutin Calf Hair Bootie $2395, Dollhouse Swanky Bootie $70, Camilla Skovgaard Saw Bootie $565