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I have this sweater in emerald but plan to pick up the black and cream now that it's 70% off. I wear mine with leather leggings, skinny jeans or mini skirts; all belted and sleek. It's so versatile! 100% cashmere, so sumptuous and soft. You can dress it up for the holidays or go casual with skinny jeans. On sale for $417, was $1,319. Look around the sale, there are many fabulous items in all the sizes! I am obsessed with this hammered silk dress below in purple, now $945 from $3,150. You can carry this through to Spring/Summer. Yummy!

It has been so ridiculously warm these last few days that I went out last night wearing a strapless dress and nothing but a red wool Isabel Marant shawl to cover my shoulders-- the shawl is horribly itchy, but I love it nonetheless:-) Not that I'm complaining, but the weather has me on the look-out for more fall rather than winter finds. I'm not a fan of little shrugs or shrunken jackets, but I love scarves and shawls. I've been particularly enamored with Maison Martin Margiela since my Paris trip where the town was abuzz about his latest 20th anniversary collection. I love his Knitted shawl cardigan. I think it could work great for the daytime, but for a dinner with the girls or a casual date as well. Plus this is definitely a piece that can be layered under a jacket to carry over into the winter. Though, being that it's made of Viscose, the only thing I have a slight problem with is the $745 price tag. That said, it's so refreshingly light and has a wonderful drape -- simplistic without being too boring.

A few pieces from Helmut Lang in your wardrobe is all you need to look chic, day in and day out. I selected a few of my favorites from the line with must have boots of the moment from Miu Miu and Louboutin ponyhair platforms. All of the above are simple items that you can mix with your current wardrobe no matter what your style is! Michael and Nicole Colovos, creative directors behind the brand, has breathed new life into Helmut Lang without compromising his minimalistic aesthetics. I for one am a major fan, the prices are not bad either, the strapless dress is $435, slim pants are $345 and cardigans are $380. (Jump for details!)
1. Helmut Lang Cashmere long cardigan $495

Olivier Theyskens is often accused of designing pieces that are beautiful, but not ready-to-wear for Nina Ricci. While that is certainly true to some extent, he has designed some key pieces that I hope will finally give Nina Ricci the full-fledged comeback the label deserves! The Nina Ricci Bow shoulder cardigan ($1,890), is a great pick for fall because not only are chunky knits super-cozy they're one of this season's major trends and I can't even name all the collections I saw in Paris that featured pieces with geometrically draped detailings and emphasis on the shoulder (Balmain, Bruno Pieters, Gaultier, Dior and of course, Nina Ricci). Plus this is the perfect piece to quickly liven-up a simple black pant and tee look:)

Is it just me or does anyone else long for the days of gorgeous Missoni pieces? Back when I was in High School I used to pass the Madison Avenue Missoni store everyday on my way to class and I remember always being in awe of the lovely mannequins decked-out in head-to-toe Missoni. These days it seems that like Pucci, the only good Missoni pieces left are vintage. I know poor Katie Holmes has been getting a lot of flack lately, but look at that skirt! If I didn't know it was Missoni I'd think it was a hoochie K-Mart buy. Check-out some of the house's recent pieces and let me know if you agree! I have to admit though I do love their shoes (especially the touch of signature-Missoni on the top of the heel!). Missoni Suede peep-toe slingbacks
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