Last month I kicked in to Fall gear and started planning my Fall wardrobe.  Each season I splurge on key looks that I mix with old stuff from my existing wardrobe.  Accessories are very important when updating– I buy a lot of shoes, belts, jewelry and bags (but of course!)  As are jackets and coats for Fall.  Above is a collage of what I purchased recently with a few items from my closet.  

YSL- the only three initials I need this Fall!  1. & 3.The two jackets and 2. silver peplum top I ordered yesterday are to die for!  All are gorgeous with a pair of cigarette pants or extra long flared pants.  Giving a shout out to Brian Solis from YSL Headquarters- thanks for helping me pick out the goods!  All at YSL boutiques or Neiman Marcus. (Call Giovanni at Neiman Marcus YSL- 972-629-1700 ext 2037)

Shoes- 5. My sequined Louboutins are from last season (purchased on

sale at Neiman Marcus at 65% off– I had been looking for them all season and then there they were– magically on the sales rack in my size, it felt like Christmas!) but I will wear them through the

holiday season.
6. These Marni shoes ($795) are so diva-licious!  My friend  The Shoe Goddess is obsessed with Marni shoes, too.  She bought four pairs from this collection!  

Bold Jewelry- I am really into Kara Ross chunky cuffs- being petite, I wear one big piece at a time.  8. I’ve had this black Hematite cuff from the Kara line for almost a year.  7. The two fuschia ones are what I want to add this Fall.
9. I picked up this glittering necklace yesterday at Neiman Marcus ($400)- it was a simple long strand so I tied a knot to the side to give it a bit of attitude.  I wear the knot crooked on the side, not smack middle which is too old fashioned.  But for dressy occasions, I can still wear it as a long strand. 

Coats- 10. I mentioned I got the Miu Miu Double-breasted princess coat $1,320 at net-a-porter.com last week, it arrived the next day (love Net-a-porter!) and fit me like a dream.  I am planning many looks around this lovely princess coat!

Hats- I love hats and have dozens that I’ve collected through the years.  11. I picked up this cheeky berry colored Fedora hat by Marzi at Neiman Marcus yesterday ($260)– it will perk up all of my black and gray coats!  12. The dark gray Fedora hat is vintage, I got it in Paris in June, it is from “Huckel- Seit 1799″ Paris 1900 – 12, Avenue P.V. Couturier Vitry Sur Seine– 4. and it has a small crest on back corner.  It is in pristine condition and I can’t wait to wear it all winter long!  Jeans and a white shirt with a black coat, my fuschia Miu Miu princess coat, it will go with so many things!

Waist cinching belt- 13. YSL belt with elastic band gave me back my pre-baby 21 inch waist!  The elastic has sparking metallic thread through it for that extra kick.  I will be wearing it with coats, jackets, dresses, everything!  $395

That’s it for Act I of my Fall shopping.  Stay tuned for Act II when I hit New York and LA in September!