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Capitol Look: Effortless Chic
Needed: One cashmere v-neck, one pair denim pant, and one classic coat.

Each piece is elemental to a girl's maturing fall wardrobe. The Alvin Valley denim pant ($298) serves as a key transitional item as we move into wool and heavier fabrics of winter. Notice the thick leather band at the waist. This detail makes the pant more mature and more "now," as thick belts rule the day. The Mayle 100% cashmere sweater ($536) is an investment piece that will serve any woman well season upon season. (Also available in black and cotton candy pink.) Similarly, the Milly wool coat ($536) is as versatile as it is timeless. Easily moving from day to evening and pants to skirts, its functional femininity polishes off any outfit with the requisite elegance of this fall and winter season. Falls to knee.

     
Poole Look: Casual Chic Needed: One crewneck cashmere sweater, one pair of tiger-washed jeans, one low waist belt. Optional: one (urban) cowgirl shirt, one pair of retro Pumas. No purchase necessary: coat. (You already bought that.)

This look adds sophistication to your otherwise undone casual Saturday attire. tse, a long-standing leader in cashmere, introduces a more affordable line called tse SAY with this crewneck sweater ($228, also available in heather grey, black and light beige). It makes for a great casual look with these AG jeans ($128), or can be paired with sleek trousers or pencil skirt for a more dresses-up look. (Note AG is short for Adriano Goldschmid, who designed for Diesel.) For a touch of trendiness to the timeless top, add the hip hugging Marc by Marc Jacobs belt ($128), or replace your boots with the Puma sneakers. (Pumas available in navy/yellow leather for $98 or taupe/red in suede for $58.) For days too hot for cashmere, consider the Lemon cowgirl blouse ($148).

 
Capitol Look: Rock Star Chic
Needed: Attitude. Also needed: Balenciaga leather biker coat, Habitual Jeans, Narciso Rodriguez ankle boots, Chloé sleeveless top.Optional: Queene Belle sweater. Can't pass up: Balenciaga kitten heels on sale for $250.

 

This look is all about so-hot-now. An A-list in labels, each piece tops the want list of fashionistas world wide. Even if you can't afford the luxuries, take note to learn what's truly 'in.'

This Balenciaga coat ($3628) is the toast of the every magazine. A grown-up version of leather jackets of old, this snug-fitting design speaks strongly and loudly to the feminine rock star -- the girl who's never defeated by a trend. Along those lines, the Habitual jeans boast back pocket detail and soft washes of intelligent colors that keep the brand a step ahead of the numerous denim designs on the street. As for tops, take note of Chloé's merino shell ($298) with detachable leather choker -- a dynamite piece that reeks of all things sleek, exclusive and otherwise sought after. To complete your rock star ensemble, walk in 4" Narciso Rodriguez ankle boots.

For everyday, think about the Queene & Belle crewneck ($858). Another spin on the biker motif, its soft ply and form fit make it as feminine as it is bold. The cashmere is intarsia -- the latest craze in cashmere by which the design is hand-woven into the sweater.

And finally, for those lucky enough to be an 7.5, 8, 9.5 or a 10, consider the Balenciagas for your new everyday shoe. On sale for $250, usually $528..

 
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