The Best of Fall Fashion

Best near black
Midnight blue
Okay, all you artistic young misanthropes, go on and skulk around in black if you want. But the deepest blue is the next fave fashion neutral. Check out the midnight pinstripe separates from BCBG Max Azria. You can still pair the ebony turtleneck and boots with blue-black suiting. The night sky shade goes from day to evening, and is a perfect canvas for some starry diamond accessories.

Best Provencal pleasure
Olive Oil Moisturizers
When the colors change, it's time to change the beauty routine. Nippy wind can leave the skin needing extra moisture. Indulge in the emollient lotions crafted from rich olive oil. L'Occitane en Provence is home to the most deliciously scented lotion for men and women both. The moisturizing olive body milk contains invigorating rosemary, citrus and cedar.

Best fringe benefit
Kiltie shoes
Who knew a golf shoe could inspire such pretty pumps? A kiltie fringe is a pure lady detail when matched with a kitten heel. Look to Cole Haan for a new take on the classic silhouette. An impeccable butter-soft topstitched camel suede slingback sports a leather bow and metal bit on the kiltie vamp. The golden-fringed tweed ballerina flat is covet-worthy, too.

Best import
UK style
Get ready for another British invasion. Starlets Sienna Miller and Kiera Knightly have helped make fashionistas loopy for London. Mod knee-high boots, jumpers and optic prints all make the scene. Scout Anthropologie's Modern English collection for punky plaids, bright knits pullovers and platform boots.

Best "it" bag
The satchel
After a few seasons of blingy ghetto-fabulous purses, it's time to return to a classic. The squared satchel, in chocolate or plum leather, stands the test of time but never bores. The Chelsea Satchel at Coach boasts flawless leather, smart turnlock closure and substantial hardware. Plus, those double handles are so much more chic to tote than those old slouchy hobos.

Best design detail
Nailhead trim
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. The satin-finish nailhead trim that studs the Ralph Lauren distressed leather writer's chair also adds a bit of cool to fashion accessories. Pewter and brass tack-like details rub some funk on boots, clogs, bags and pocketbooks at Michael Kors.

Best retro redo
Wide headbands
What's as demure as Marlo Thomas in That Girl and as sexy as a young Catherine Deneuve? The headband, honey. Go Jackie O. with silk solids and florals or a super-wide tortoiseshell band. It's a ladylike solution to any bad hair day. Plus, it's oh-so-chic with those oversized shades.

Best way to bundle up
Luxe coats
The package should always be as pretty as the present. Wrap up in one of Burberry's stunning fall coats. The brand channels Old Hollywood glamour with lush fur collars and hemlines. And the butterscotch quilted leather trenches add instant style to any ensemble.

Best accessory
2007 Cadillac Escalade
Drive into the New Year in an attention-getting SUV. This is no car for a wallflower. Extroverts can arrive in style courtesy of the revamped ride. Though the Escalade has been upgraded for 2007 - more power, bigger V-8, more luxe interior - it's still a consummate Cadillac. The big wreath-and-crest badge and abundant chrome satisfy a girl's raven-like fixation on all things shiny.