Things we want to buy today…

1. Luxe It: Forever 21 faux-fur stole, to add some glamour to our everyday coat; $8.80.

2. Clutch It: DKNY crocodile-effect purse, to brighten up any LBD; $65.

3. Vintage It: Fred Flare dual-strap satchel, for an old-school collegiate feel; $30.

4. Rose It: Charlotte Russe knit beret, to keep our head fashionably warm; $9.99.

5. Mini It: Riller & Fount Rio drape dress, 'cause the neckline is the perfect amount of sexy; $157.

6. Waist It: Arden B lace-overlay belt, to instantly make an old outfit trendy; $24.

7. Ceramic It: Urban Outfitters owl lantern, for wise lighting; $28.

8. Perfume It: Kat Von D Sinner rollerball, for a spicy scent on the go; $16.

9. Embellish It: Guess Selene jacket, for office-appropriate beading; $148.

10. Wool It: Merona Collection wrap cardigan, to stay warm but still show off our figure; $39.99.

Things we want to buy today…

1. Convertible It: Alloy Marlane boots, 'cause they fold in case the over-the-knee style gets too scary; $46.90

2. Bead It: Forever 21 boucle jacket, to get a Chanel look on a waitress's salary; $32.80.

3. Pink It: Pure Energy V-neck halter, 'cause who says plus-size women can't wear prints? $24.99.

4. Drape It: Haute Hippie fringe top, for a bohemian-meets-rocker vibe; $185.

5. Plastic It: Melissa Ashanti bootie, 'cause we won't have to worry if it starts to rain; $88.

6. First Baby It: Tease infant peace shirt, to dress our little one like the Obama girls; $29.40.

7. Chill It: Crate & Barrel Tea Over Ice, so we don't have to worry about a watered-down beverage; $29.95.

8. Cable Knit It: Victoria's Secret off-the-shoulder sweater, for sexy comfort; $49.

9. Crop It: Silence & Noise faux fur coat, 'cause the snow leopard print makes it unique; $178.

10. Cognac It: Aldo Garmen bag, for an old-school collegiate feel; $50.

Seeing stars on the red carpet in gorgeous gowns is great and all, but as the leaves begin to change, we want to see outfits we can actually wear. That's why we're loving Rachel Bilson's blazer and boots combo. It's casual yet still sophisticated and stylish, perfect for any daytime activity this season. Here's how to get it for less:

 

Fred Flare's boyfriend blazer ($64) is more casual than black yet still goes with everything in your closet. Plus, gray is one of fall's hottest colors.

 

Forever 21's skinny jeans ($19.80) have enough stretch that if you gain a pound or two over the holidays, it shouldn't matter. Plus, they're so affordable!

Keep reading to see the accessories you need to complete the look...

 

What fall essentials should I own?
—Evelyn G., Sunrise, Fla.

Well, there is a recession going on, so how about we go with one piece, but we make that piece so killer, it's homicidal? Deal? Deal.

"A waterproof, silk, shantung, tailor-made trench coat is a must-have this season," says couture designer Roberto de Villacis, who has dressed stars such as Carrie Underwood. Shantung, for the record, is a heavy, nubby Chinese silk, but if you have to go corduroy, no one will start a war with you on Twitter. Not even Demi Moore.

Things we want to buy today...

1. Bird It: Miss Misa emerald green owl ring, for a jeweled symbol of wisdom; $28.

2. Oversize It: French Connection Appache appliqué clutch, 'cause it's anything but basic black; $98.

3. Intensify It: bareMinerals Tutorials: Eye Lining kit, for an at-home beauty coach in a box; $38.

4. Charcoal It: MM Couture by Miss Me belted dress, 'cause the cutout back adds just the right amount of sex appeal; $87.

5. Toughen It: Mossimo Supply Co. Katherine leather engineer boots, to wear with feminine dresses; $49.99.

6. Pattern It: Twelve by Twelve dotted cardigan, 'cause we like the bubble sleeves; $28.

7. Office It: Jones New York tweed slim skirt, for an alternative to solid black; $109.

8. Tie It: Tolani Lipstick scarf, 'cause we love the bright colors; $85.

9. Flutter It: ArynK cinch-waist top, to show off our midsection without a belt; $65.

10. Crop It: Silence & Noise zip-trim jacket, for a slouchy alternative to a rocker-chic bomber; $78.

Things we want to buy today…

1. Hang It: The Hookup, so our purse never gets dirty again; $36.

2. Protect It: Kérastase Chroma Thermique, to maintain and brighten hair color; $36.

3. Metallic It: Bronze, gold and silver braided headband pack, to expand our hair accessory options; $10.

4. Teardrop It: Robyn Rhodes Zaria necklace, for a delicate stone accessory; $95.

5. Bodycon It: Wet Seal cross-front bandage dress, to get wrapped up for less; $26.50.

6. Button It: Forever 21 Sweet Bow cardigan, to add a girlie touch to any outfit; $22.80.

7. Blouse It: MM Couture by Miss Me chiffon and lace woven blouse, for a romantic top to pair with jeans; $73.

8. Sleep It: Snooze City aviator pillowcases, so we can look cool even in slumber; $25.

9. Cozy It: Free People kimono jacket, to feel like we're wearing a blanket; $128.

10. Pink It: Ella Moss Elle ruffle-back tank, for a flirtatious surprise; $81.

Things we want to buy today…

1. Drink It: Janet's Skin Care Hydro Tea Facial Feed, for green tea on the go; $34.50.

2. Gift It: SKN Beverly Hills Blushing Bride soap, for a sweet walk down the aisle; $6.

3.  Wrist It: Erzulinea spear-shaped bracelet, 'cause the mixed metals match everything; $20.

4. Rock It: PJE Orange Sunshine tee, for juicy retro comfort; $32.

5. Crop It: BB Dakota Indigo Blue Marsh jacket, for chic military styling; $70.

6. Brass It: Elegantly Waisted Nyx belt, 'cause our waist should enjoy jewelry, too; $64.

7. Tulip It: Forever 21 lace skirt with brooch, to wear with a simple black or white tank; $26.

8. Layer It: Kimchi Blue printed open cardigan, for a colorful sweater bouquet; $48.

9. Collegiate It: Hazelnut herringbone coat, for a back-to-school classic; $98.

10. Gold It: Free People sequin mesh camisole, to jazz up any pair of jeans; $68.

 

Things we want to buy today...

1. Light It: Fabulous Furs three scented animal-print candles, for a safari-chic living room; $19.

2. Gift It: Spa Factory Spa Party Sleepover, to teach her about R&R at a young age; $19.97.

3. Teardrop It: Robyn Rhodes Carissa earrings, 'cause we're mesmerized by the teal jade stone; $63.

4. Support It: Wet Cement charity: water tee, 'cause everyone should have clean water to drink; $40.

5. Crisscross It: Boutique 9 Thomsina high-heel sandals, for a sexy suede shoe; $130.

6. Hand-Paint It: Izmir measuring cups, to make cooking more colorful; $32.

7. Purple It: Xhilaration mesh ruffle boy shorts, for a flirty take on casual lingerie; $6.99.

8. High-Waist It: Rachel Pally draped miniskirt, for a day-to-night piece; $167.

9. Flapper It: Forever 21 fringed belted top, 'cause we love the eggplant color; $32.

10. Zipper It: Wet Seal piped-yoke front jacket, to toughen up our feminine dresses; $34.50.

 

Things we want to buy today… 

1. Fairy It: Forever 21 jeweled flower mesh bracelet, 'cause it reminds us of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream; $9.80.

2. Ladylike It: Blair mini-bow earring set, to accessorize like our favorite Gossip Girl; $15.

3. Oversize It: Annette clutch, 'cause the python will jazz up any outfit; $55.95.

4. Bandage It: Pleasure Doing Business Pink 3 band skirt, to get the Hervé Léger look for less; $88.

5. Pin It: Soweto blossom brooch, for a sweet accessory from South Africa that supports fair trade; $8.

6. Sweetheart It: eDressMe black-and-white polka-dot day dress, for comfy, retro style; $64.

7. Stripe It: RVCA Penny cardigan, 'cause we like the red accents; $63.

8. Phrase It: Jessica Cushman mini "My Other Bag is Louis Vuitton" tote, to carry our groceries in; $35.

9. Ruffle It: Rebecca Taylor Bloomsbury chiffon cami, for a feminine addition to our jeans; $250.

10. Peep It: Silence & Noise open-shoulder blazer, for a flirty slip of skin; $58. 

Can you recommend some stylish lightweight jackets I can wear this summer?
—Shawna M., Novato, Calif.

Quite a cavernous category you've created for me here, no? If you prefer something more swingy and retro-femme, I'm intrigued by Orvis' beaded jacket, which comes in a cooling blue hue and features summery coconut-shell buttonry.

This shimmering separate enables stars like Jessica Alba, Allison Janney and Rachel Bilson to effortlessly dress up the simple tank-and-jeans combo. Accessorize the rock-glam piece with minimal jewelry. The point is to grab people's attention—but extra bling will make them look away! Shop the steals 'n' splurges gallery below to get the look.

Stars from coast to coast stepped out in their summer whites. Kim Kardashian continued to show off her love for white jackets (this time Balmain) at the Los Angeles premiere of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3. Mariah Carey and Michelle Williams suited up in white for New York's 2009 Fresh Air Fund Salute To American Heroes. And down in Fort Lauderdale, Blake Lively kept cool at the grand opening of the W Hotel in a draped Christian Cota shirtdress.

Who do you think looked prettiest in white? Vote in the gallery below, then head over to mystyle's Style Shout-Out gallery to discover our two faves.

White blazers add a sophisticated crispness to any summer wardrobe. Beyoncé (in Balmain) and Kim Kardashian (in Maison Martin Margiela) went for an edgy look with structured shoulders. But for practical reasons, we prefer rising fashionista Dakota Fanning's classic jacket. It accomplishes the difficult task of making ripped jeans look put together and, more importantly, will never go out of fashion. We've found similar options in the gallery below—plus, belted versions so you can show off your curves like Kim. Oh, and the best part? White outerwear is trendy for fall so, you get beaucoup bang for your buck.

Almost every designer showed some type of denim for spring: harem pants, jumpsuits, even chaps! But in this economy, we like sticking with the classics as much as possible. That's why we heart the jean jacket. It always comes back in style and can be worn day or night. Jessica Simpson paired a faded one with a maxi on a dinner date, Rihanna went for a casual cool look in a cropped version with loose-fitting slacks, and Whitney Port kept it edgy with exposed zippers and a miniskirt while running errands in NYC. Want identical denim? Shop the celeb jackets—and the look for less—in the steals 'n' splurges gallery below.

Things we want to buy today…

1. Metal It: Armani Exchange mesh studded belt, to replace our black leather cincher; $38.

2. Ruffle It: Undrest by the sea Malibu bikini, for a grown-up version of our fave childhood suit; $85 for top, $75 for bottom.

3. Bling It: Devon Leigh gold wired ring, for fabulous finger flaunting; $165.

4. Nude It: Kerrigan by Daryl K ruched dress, 'cause the gathered material hides naked imperfections; $231.

5. Button-Down It: Brigid Catiis plaid shirt, 'cause the smocked waist guarantees you won't look like a trucker; $105.

6. Sweater It: Merona Slub shrug, for a soft and bright alternative to the blazer; $19.99.

7. Sash It: Forever 21 Ikat sleeveless top, for a polished ethnic vibe; $12.80.

8. Slither It: New York & Company City Style python print pencil skirt, to pair with a solid tee; $36.95.

9. Sailor It: Michael Stars skinny stripe scarf, for summer neck accessorizing; $38. 

10. Empire Waist It: L'Autre Chose polka-dot blouse, to camouflage the midsection; $109.