So I thought waking up yesterday to a crisp fall breeze was going to be just the refresher I needed. I could sip  on a pumpkin spice latte, wear actual real people clothes and most importantly, avoid the sweaty underground commute of summer and make it to the office looking fresh and clean – wrong! Upon opening my closet, I was fully dismayed (cardigans – what?!). It’s like I completely lost all of the layering skills I had perfected so fervently last fall/winter season. Back to the drawing board for this girl, I guess. So here are the 8 fall transition pieces that will get you back into the mindset of strategic style:

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1. A Pretty Printed Blouse: Mix it with your basics and you’ve got a fall ensemble in 1, 2, 3…

2. The Transition Tank: It’s layering 101. You need this trusty base to build a solid look. 

3. Black Cropped Trousers: I own this exact pair, and believe me, they’re my saving grace this season. 

4. A Statement Skirt:  A pop of color, a print, a cool silhouette – whatever suits your fancy!

5. The Standout Satchel: Practical, versatile, classic. Need I say more? 

6. A Neutral Cardi: It’s light and goes with anything, so toss it on anytime you’re unsure of the temperature. 

7. Ankle Boots: These are the trendy shoe of the season and for good reason: toss them on with a skirt now and tuck your jeans into them later. 

8. Skulls, Skulls, Skulls: My favorite accessory motif right now, by far. Great for that little bit of edge you need in an everyday ensemble. 

Don’t forget to keep an eye out for my updated “Fall Transition Pieces” collection on OTY all week long!