The Ultimate Slipper

I realize I've become that person. If I could wear TOM's everyday, I would. But then how un-chic would I look? These are a fashion-friendly alternative to my comfort conundrum, giving me some undeniable appeal even when I'd rather be wearing slippers. I saw a designer the other day wearing a great plaid button down buttoned all the way up, skinny dark denim and these babies and I wanted the air to turn crisp and the calendar to read September. I'm all in.

(photo: courtesy of Lyst)

SPOTTED: Fall from Zara

The fall hits keep coming. The latest is from Zara, taking an in depth look at some of the season's hottest trends and interpreting them with a deft hand. The combinations of fabrics look every bit Alexander Wang and there's something so sleek to the silhouettes. I'm certainly excited to try them on and love how they all pair so well back to one another. Gone are the days of frilly, feminine dressing. Fall calls for sleek lines, tons of turtlenecks, lots of leather and yay for the return of the double-breasted blazer!

(photos: courtesy of Zara)

White After Labor Day

If you can't quite bear the thought of parting with your favorite bright whites come Labor Day (an antiquated rule if you ask me), here's a great pic of how to transition this season's staples with just the blink of an eye. Move from lighter fabrics to thicker picks like knits, wools and my favorite, sweatshirt material. Even white leather would do the trick. Swap out your favorite sandals and go for booties or the ubiquitous slipper shoe in a darker hue for fall. Keep it light on top and you can go darker for the shoe, the pairing will be perfect for September.

(photo: courtesy of Harper's Bazaar)

A First Feel For Fall

As you're getting set for a season of cooler temps and grayer skies, there's the inevitable switch from lighter, flimsier fabrics to wools, tweeds and leathers. If the sun's still shining strong in September, take a cue from this street style star and go for Fall fabrics in those cleaner--and leaner--silhouettes. Opt for something sleeveless, or something that hugs a bit closer to the skin so you still can stay cool when you just want to be cool.

(photo: Courtesy of Style.com)

Dark & Moody

I love nothing more than a dark and boothy restaurant so when a dark and moody floral story appeared on a fashion website earlier today I thought I'd met my fall match. Re-interpreting some of summer's most wearable prints in the dark, super saturated fall colors. I love that the cuts, fits and overall look still screams summer but you can transition them to next season with the faintest color update. These are the ways I'd wear them as September comes crashing in.

(photo: courtesy of David Jones)

Unexpected Color Combo: Peach + Rusty Red

Perusing the lookbook of this new local L.A. line Jackson, I found myself most fond of the unexpected color pairings that they used throughout. The one that I found most striking was the peach and near rusted red color that the model wore against a totally worn-in denim cut-offs. Refreshing for summer but still with that saturated deep red, it's bold enough for fall. It becomes the perfect combo to take you right into September and to wear as you transition your look out of summer.

(photo: courtesy of HonestlyWTF)

The Case For the Fluffy Shoe

Something about these shoes make me think of 1950s-esque house slippers and how no one in their right mind would wear them now. But when juxtaposed with a tough-chic rocker tee and body-con pencil skirt, the sweetness isn't overbearing. I love the way Jane of Sea of Shoes here knew exactly the right style to pair with her already hardened look. Boots would have been too much and heels a tough choice. Finding a feminine complement that worked perfectly in tandem with the top and bottom was key--and perhaps the only real way to wear them together.

(photo: courtesy of Sea of Shoes)