We’re always on the go and thinking 10 steps ahead, while for some of us (cough, cough) our closets are 20 steps behind. I can’t believe it’s October and I’ve already downed several pumpkin spice lattes.  It feels like just last week I was laying next to the pool, and today I grabbed a cardigan before heading out the door. Time never feels like it’s on my side...

So let’s move forward, breath in the cool crisp air and prepare to power shop! Whether you’re building a completely new wardrobe for fall or adding a few new pieces, it’s important to start with the staples.  Wardrobe staple pieces are ones that are more versatile and can be worn on several different occasions, rarely go out of style and tend to be a bit more classic than on-trend.  

When your closet is filled with fresh pieces you’ll be able to build and create numerous, new outfits. I’ve gathered a few of my fall faves and I promise it will save you a ton of time, and make your life just a bit easier.

I love a great product with a good story behind it.  These radiant smiles and gorgeous hand-woven baskets sold on line and in Macy’s stores as part of the Rwanda Path to Peace program.  It’s easy to see them solely as objects of beauty, but it’s hard to imagine the journey the baskets and the women who make them have been on. In fact, each basket represents a journey towards reconciliation. 

The newest guest bartender at BaubleBar is the stunning, Olivia Palermo.  Bold, vintage-inspired, structured statement pieces that will make you swoon and fall in love with fall.

Take control of your destiny, keep your eye on the prize and don't let anyone get in your way!

Let's make it a great day today! xoxo

gucci resort 2016 backstage, credit: vogue

Great packaging is my weakness.  If I'm being honest, you could scrape the mud off your shoe, wrap it in the most beautiful packaging and I would still be excited to open it up. It's the little things in life that tickle my fancy... I didn't really know what to expect of Glossier.  I've followed the founder, Emily Weiss of Into the Gloss for years and was thrilled to witness another beauty/fashi

Unless you're a new reader here, it's no surprise that I'm gaga over Marc Jacobs, and this season at New York Fashion Week wasn't any different.  As I watched the SS16' collection glide down the runway, I might of just let out a few loud gasps and even some amusingly intense oooh'sand ahhh's. Marc delivered quite a showstopper! Rodarte, Clover Canyon, Delpozo, Tanya Taylor and Oscar de la Renta

Sometimes you just have to stop and pick up your jaw from the floor.  I did just that, when I discovered this Charlotte Olympia Shocking Box Clutch. SWOON.

I will admit, while it's still 100° outside, it's hard to imagine shopping for your new fall wardrobe, but now is the time. I like to plan ahead so when I'm ready to throw on a jacket and scarf, I already have a surplus of great pieces to chose from.  Banana Republic has outdone itself for fall this year.  I'm obsessing over the layers of structured jackets and bold colors found in the ready to w