September is my favorite month. Because I live in California, it’s still bare-leg weather. But nighttime air is chilled and everywhere, the women of my city are pulling out light sweaters.

It’s also the perfect time to start wearing two of best colors this season: black and grey. I fell in love when I found this marled grey top with silk collar and cuffs. I was going on a sushi date and wanted to wear something fun, so I pulled out this mesh overlay skirt.

Whenever I feel unsure about how to accessorize an outfit, I reach for something unexpected. In this case, my little glass bead pillbox hat. Why don’t women wear hats more? I love them. Finished the look with this gorgeous lipstick, one of my favorites.

Blouse: here, Skirt: F21 similar here, Shoes: Cole Haan, Hat: Janine Basil, Bag: Chanel, Lipstick: YSL rouge volupte “Forbidden Burgundy”