We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but it’s time to face facts—summer is coming to end. Not to fret though, there is a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel and that shining beacon is the glory of fall fashion. Sure we might have to say goodbye to the chic and sexy swimwear we were so excited to break out on the beach, and the hot little skin-showing items that the warm summer months affords us, but fall fashion definitely offers a charm all its own.

Style connoisseurs agree that this coming fall will be all about sophisticated glamour and bold, yet soft silhouettes. Here are some cool, must-have trends that will have you bringing in the autumn months with style.

Velvet

Whitney Port was spotted wearing what will be one of fall’s biggest trends. Velvet Jackets can go perfectly with jeans for a cool and chic casual look, or on a night out on the town.

You can find this celebrity style at a wide variety of clothing stores this fall. One of our favorites is this Velvet Schoolboy Blazer from J.Crew.

Large Satchels

Large satchels are a definite must have this  coming fall. Beyonce exhibits her always fashion forward taste with this large satchel. These roomy bags are stylish yet practical.

This Kabrina Drawstring Leather Satchel from Nordstrom caught our attention.

Oxford Shoes

Nicole Riche sports this comfortable, casual, sleek and stylish oxford style shoe. They prove to be a classic fall style that go perfectly with skinny jeans or a cute skirt over tights.

Steve Madden has huge selection of oxford shoes.

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Lace Tops

Lace tops offer a dreamily beautiful option that fits right in with the feel of autumn. They are elegegant and delicate, yet hip and cool.

Saks Fifth Avenue has this awesome lace top.

The heat is on and New York City ladies are stepping into the sunshine as summer is just around the corner. Before you restock your closet for warmer days, check out these emerging trends!

Blazers with Dresses

If you’re pondering a way to make those strapless floral frocks appropriate for the office, consider pairing a blazer with your outfit and slipping on a pair of heels or chunky espadrilles. The result? Professional with a side of whimsy. If your closet is filled with LBDs, consider a floral blazer for a vibrant touch. We like this heart-printed boyfriend blazer from Topshop.  $110, topshop.com.

Be sure to choose a lightweight fabric for those sweltering summer afternoons, and remember to consider skirt or dress length when piecing your outfit together. Tuxedo blazers should be paired with shorter skirts, and cropped blazers look lovely with pencil skirts. We like this C&C California number, $110, at shopbop.com

Fedoras

Kevin Federline might have given the fedora a bad rep, but we’ve noticed that it gives just about any outfit a fresh, put-together feel. Straw fedoras worn with floral maxi-dresses will create an edgy, bohemian vibe; you can also channel the Olsen twins with skinny jeans and chunky ankle boots. Check out this uber-feminine fedora from Juicy Couture. $58, at Bloomingdales.com.

The next time you go out with the girls for salsa dancing and margaritas, throw on a fedora. A fitted cocktail dress combined with a black fedora (and a feather for the daring!) will help you look sassy and fashionable. Here’s a great option from Village Scandal for $64, thevillagescandal.com

Early this month, Lord & Taylor announced their exclusive partnership with FEED Projects; a charitable company with the mission of creating good products that FEED the world run by Ellen Gustafson and Lauren Bush. I love this mission statement so much, I was already sold on the bags even before I saw them. Then I had the privilege of seeing them in person at their launch event at Lord & Taylor and fell even deeper in love with them.

Before I get into why these bags are so great for the global community, let me talk about their multi-fashion purposes. The tote bag is the perfect size for just about anything you would want to do this Spring/Summer/Fall. Big enough to serve as a beach bag but small enough to use on an everyday basis, the bag comes in several luscious summer colors that anyone would absolutely fall in love with. Also, its the perfect green grocery bag! I know I can’t be the only one who despises carrying those generic paper-thin cloth grocery store bags as I walk to WholeFoods. Think of it, could there be a more perfect bag to show the world just how much of a “green” goddess you are?? I think not.

The FEED Guatemala bags are handmade by Nest, a nonprofit organization that empowers female artists and artisans around the world. The bags come in 2 sizes – FEED 1 Guatemala” zippered pouch and the sturdy and sizable “FEED 3 Guatemala” tote bag (I’m with the tote bags on the right), are created using traditional Guatemalan Ikat fabrics, and come in a variety of vibrant colors and patterns.

They are also incredibly affordable. The “FEED 1 Guatemala” pouch costs only $19 and “FEED 3 Guatemala” tote costs $39. Wow!  Both can be purchased at Lord & Taylor stores in the US and online. For more information, visit: www.lordandtaylor.com/feed

Upon attending the Fall Fashion Preview of the Levi’s 2010 collection, I was transported by a “back to the future” sense of nostalgia, where in my younger days, if you weren’t wearing Levi’s, you just weren’t up to par with the “current trends”, perhaps labeled underprivileged, or even” poor”. The new Levi’s line will immediately have you surfing the web, or hopping into any means of transportation, specifically to own some of their most incandescent pieces

I took note of how comfortable the models were while wearing their attire; it was almost as if they were wearing a second skin. The atmosphere had an aura of a very “down to earth” sense. Where you could not help but feel at home, surrounded by beautiful beings and by the legendary name “Levi’s” filling the room with plenty of others who have grown with the label just as I have.

It was not only an honor to have been witness to the evolution of their line thus far, but the displays of the artistry that had pieces of gold and silver intertwined, fit for a King or Queen themselves, but certainly very affordable. Some pieces were rich with modicums of artistry draped in jewels, in combination with the jeans. It was like experiencing a “Gustav Klimt” painting in the flesh. Some of the jeans had a rough and rugged look, but not to be deceived as it was also soft, like your favorite article of clothing you refuse to retire. Welcome to the new era of Levi’s! I gave you the knowledge, now go forth and treat yourself to such fantastic garments.