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”

Sweater: MbMJ, Skirt: F21, Sunglasses: here, Shoes: Cole Haan, Bag: Miu Miu

So I wore something besides yoga pants. And my sister was there to snap these pictures for proof. Thanks, Jen! Last year I felt super inspired by the Tory Burch Fall collection and even though it’s Spring, I still love the combo of cute sweaters, form fitting skirts, and spectator pumps.

Funny thing, I ended up converting this Miu Miu bag into a diaper bag. Sometimes I want to use my bag for non-mommy stuff so I pull out diapers and lone baby socks and just laugh to myself. Months ago I had an existential dilemma about choosing a diaper bag. I mean, do I carry my identity in my purse or something?? What is my identity with a big stiff canvas baby bag said to “contain a flap for mom’s necessities so you don’t need a purse” A flap. Do the remnants of my dignity fit in there too, Petunia Pickle Bottom? Just kidding, I want one. These are the sort of things I think about.

I’ve wanted a printed skirt forever but never found the right one until now. This paisley print is ornate and lush—it makes me think of vintage Versace men’s shirts or something with which Kanye West would upholster a sofa. In other words, perfect. Bought it because I want something I can mix with other prints or textures. Love it with this sequin tee.

• Paisley print skirt here and here in size 14. (reviews said skirt runs large, it did!)
• Blouse (plus) here. Straight size blouse here, also in this pretty collar style here.
• Gold sequin top: Talbots via Marshalls.
• Heels Miu Miu