Military continues to a big trend for fall, but if you’re feeling a bit, ahem, fatigued by all the epaulets and frogging from spring, why not try a less literal take? This sporty jacket from Tory Burch has a subtle martial feel (those epaulets again!), but the no-fuss sweatshirt fit gives it a casual feel. At ease, soldier! Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

Matching your lipstick and your nails might seem old-school, but the combination looked newly fresh on the Chanel Fall Couture runway. The dangerously sexy Jungle Red shade of this lipstick, lip liner, and nail polish set from NARS makes channeling your inner vamp a cinch. The color was named after the 1939 Joan Crawford movie. When it comes to dark Hollywood glamour, she’s not a bad one to emulate. Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

The Fall runways were awash in ladylike looks straight off the sets of Mad Men, which means it’s time to say bye-bye to your giant platforms and hello to elegant pumps and ballet flats. We particularly like these sweet suede sling-backs from Butter. Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

Sweatpants stepped out of the gym and onto the runway at Isabel Marant’s Fall ‘10 show. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel’s take on the trend is slim and slightly tapered—in other words, miles away from your baggy track suit. Pair them with a ladylike blouse and trim blazer for a touch of twenty-first-century preppy chic. Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

We’ve never been huge fans of cool-weather shorts, but leave it to Marni’s Consuelo Castiglioni—the queen of boho quirk—to win us over. This quilted pair from her Winter Edition 2010 collection are one part boot camp, another part après-ski, meaning you get two trends (military and snow bunny) in one. Who knew Bermudas could be so versatile? Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

About this time every year, we start dreaming of Fall, but August’s killer temps remind us that we can’t unpack our coats and sweaters just yet. Instead, we shop for seasonless pieces like this pretty printed frock from buzzed-about French label Cacharel. The comfortable T-shirt silhouette makes it an easy way to beat the heat, and it’ll look equally chic paired with nubby tights and boots when the autumn finally does arrive. Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

How best to accessorize fall’s sand, putty, and mushroom shades? With a matching manicure, of course. Don’t believe us? Check out the models’ tips at Marc Jacobs’ blockbuster show. Get in on the greige craze with this glossy lacquer from Uslu Airlines. Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

Our own Marina Larroude brought the Chyc bag to our attention way back in February, and finally the covetable little number has arrived in stores. Now that Phoebe Philo has ushered in an era of minimalist accessories, YSL’s glossy black satchel with its subtle gold hardware has “It” written all over it. Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson