Cobalt Dress + Checked Trench

BELTED DRESS: Jason Wu (affordable alternate HERE) |  CHECKED TRENCH COAT:  ZARA (similar HERE)  |  LEATHER SHOULDER BAG: Valentino  |  ANKLE STRAP SANDALS: Sam Edelman  |  MIRRORED SUNGLASSES: Le Specs

Now that Fall is officially here (we’re past the mark of acceptable denial) we have no option but to embrace all of the great things about the impending cooler temps and crisp air.  *Written while sipping a venti pumpkin spice latte & booking an upstate apple-picking weekend retreat… *  [insert gag reflex here]

Jewel-tones are always a fall favorite for me, and this GREY by Jason Wu gem (see what I did there?) is one of my favorite recent finds. With classic lines and modern silver hardware, the dress is very Jackie O. meets Bond girl and I’m not mad about it.  I’m also not mad about how darn comfy it is.  Can’t wait to layer a crisp white turtleneck underneath this frock and throw on some black tights, PSL in hand.

Fun fact:  I’ve actually never even tried a Pumpkin Spice Latte.  

I’m also loving this checked trench from Zara, which is super lightweight and therefore perfect for the bipolar temperatures that coincide with seasonal transitions.  Lemme just say, checks should be high on your checklist for fall (did it again), so go ahead and jump on the bandwagon, ’cause the gang’s all here.  Classic trench coats are also having a huge moment (check out the NYFW/LFW streetstyle highlights for proof), so this jacket’s got the whole two birds, one stone thing going for it.

BELTED DRESS: Jason Wu (affordable alternate HERE) |  CHECKED TRENCH COAT:  ZARA (similar HERE)  |  LEATHER SHOULDER BAG: Valentino  |  ANKLE STRAP SANDALS: Sam Edelman  |  MIRRORED SUNGLASSES: Le Specs