I¡¯m a big fan of wearing fancy pieces for day. Not only do they make an ordinary workday a little special, it means you¡¯ll get more bang for your buck. Take this chic velvet skirt: You can probably think of a gajillion ways to chic it up, but it¡¯s just as easy to dress down. Seriously. Here¡¯s how I¡¯d do it...Js collections velvet skirt, $49, available at dillards.com More Old Navy...

I¡¯m a big fan of wearing fancy pieces for day. Not only do they make an ordinary workday a little special, it means you¡¯ll get more bang for your buck. Take this chic velvet skirt: You can probably think of a gajillion ways to chic it up, but it¡¯s just as easy to dress down. Seriously. Here¡¯s how I¡¯d do it...Js collections velvet skirt, $49, available at dillards.com More Old Navy...

I¡¯m a big fan of wearing fancy pieces for day. Not only do they make an ordinary workday a little special, it means you¡¯ll get more bang for your buck. Take this chic velvet skirt: You can probably think of a gajillion ways to chic it up, but it¡¯s just as easy to dress down. Seriously. Here¡¯s how I¡¯d do it...Js collections velvet skirt, $49, available at dillards.com More Old Navy...

I¡¯m a big fan of wearing fancy pieces for day. Not only do they make an ordinary workday a little special, it means you¡¯ll get more bang for your buck. Take this chic velvet skirt: You can probably think of a gajillion ways to chic it up, but it¡¯s just as easy to dress down. Seriously. Here¡¯s how I¡¯d do it...Js collections velvet skirt, $49, available at dillards.com More Old Navy...

Some of you were dubious about being able to pull off the long sheer skirts that Jenny let us know are going to be hot soon. But here¡¯s an idea: Wear one over a mini to create an unexpected layered look. Bonus: You¡¯ll get more wear out of the neon and bodycon skirts in your closet from last season. Some styles that would be good matches for a sheer skirt, after the jump. Sparkle & Fade sheer maxi skirt, $38, available at urbanoutfitters.com More Express...

Some of you were dubious about being able to pull off the long sheer skirts that Jenny let us know are going to be hot soon. But here¡¯s an idea: Wear one over a mini to create an unexpected layered look. Bonus: You¡¯ll get more wear out of the neon and bodycon skirts in your closet from last season. Some styles that would be good matches for a sheer skirt, after the jump. Sparkle & Fade sheer maxi skirt, $38, available at urbanoutfitters.com More Express...

As much as I hate cold weather, the end of summer always brings a good bit of excitement to my life. Why? It¡¯s boot-shopping season! Right now I¡¯m on the hunt for a classic pair of flat boots in a rich cognac that I can pretty much live in. Yeah, just like these. What I'd wear 'em with? Flat riding boot, $45.50, available at charlotterusse.com More The Limited...

This outfit will take you from the sand to lunch to sundown drinks at a relaxed seaside restaurant. Even better? Nothing is more than $20! V-neck caftan cover up, $20, available at topshop.com More Old Navy...

Juicy Couture Slouch Leather Tote This past weekend was filled with craziness; first my birthday and second preparing for Hurricane Ike, which took a turn away from South Florida, so we are in the clear. But the weekend was great nonetheless and now we are back to work. I was talking about the pull away from super high end designer bags last week, and I am going with that today too. The fact of the matter is that many people are deciding to opt for ¡®more affordable¡¯ bags rather than the premiere designer bags. Do you fit into this category? And while I have not been the kindest to Juicy Couture handbags in the past, I am pleasantly surprised by quite a few of their bags as of late. Now there is the Juicy Couture Slouch Leather Tote which is a large roomy and slouchy tote made with soft leather and minimal hardware. Simplicity is something that Juicy Couture struggles with at times, wanting to add their logo or emblem, but this bag flies under the radar quite nicely. Available in dusty power pink leather or black leather, the Slouch Leather Tote has pleating around the sides and a fastening at the top. The hardware does have the designer emblem embossed on it, but it does not garner too much attention. All in all, I really like this bag. Buy through Net A Porter for $525.

You know how I said equestrian is in style now? Even Juicy Couture is trying to appear rugged to fit in with the rest of the handbag bunch. the folks over at Luxist and I are on the same page that this Juicy Bag may say it is intended for books but Juicy¡¯s ornate image does not coincide with this distressed bag and school books. Either way, I may need to be slapped across the face, because I still kind of like it. The Juicy Couture Canvas Messenger Bag is made with green distressed canvas and made with frayed edges to give a rugged look. There is golden hardware and a front flap with tie closure. Sling this 14¡åH x 14¡åW messenger style bag across your body and go on with your bad self out in the stylish world we live in. Buy it through Neiman Marcus for $295.

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