Me & my poncho

Two years ago I purchased this vintage poncho on Etsy for $15. One of my best purchases ever! Inexpensive, super cute, and versatile. No matter how big I get during pregnancy it still fits.

I've always liked ponchos -- the sweater kind, not the plastic rain kind. They have a hippie chic appeal and look really cute with jeans tucked into boots.

Photo from Madewell

I'm having a love/hate with this look.

I love the way it looks on this model showing off clothes from Madewell -- but she has long, thin legs. Oh and that pale yellow cardigan -- I want!

My friend Melody, also long and lean, has worn short with tights and heels and looks amazing. But she looks amazing in everything.

On the other hand, I hate the look because it isn't easy for just anyone to pull off. Namely, me.

I've been coveting a ruffled sweater all fall, and here's why: You could be wearing the most boring, ragged ol' jeans and a t-shirt, but if you slip on a pretty ruffled sweater—Voila! Instant hotness (and I'm not just talking about your temperature).

I love this Italian Merino Wool Ruffle Cardigan in woodsy brown from Victoria's Secret, $78, (except I'd, ahem, wear it with pants). But I've found some less expensive options as well...

Photo from Boden

I went through my closet this weekend, trying to move the summery items out of the way, and once again looked at my small skirt collection. The last time I cleaned out my closet, I got rid of a few skirts and left the ones I thought I'd wear. But I haven't worn any of them except for one. 

It made me realize...I hate skirts.

Since my husband and I have been together, we do some sort of couple Halloween costume theme every year. We've done scary Halloween looks -- I was a dead car hop; he was Bloody Holly -- and we've also done other looks, too.

A few years ago, I was a mental patient who escaped in a straight jacket and he was my arresting officer. We both had bruises and scratches painted on our faces, though I know on me it looks more like something out of an 80s video than bruises. Hee hee.

Photo from Elle

While it feels like Fall was overlooked for Old Man Winter here in NYC lately, Fall is my favorite season. The colors! The styles! The layers! The boots!

Elle magazine's Creative Director, Joe Zee, put together a guide to my favorite time of year -- Fall A to Zee. Each letter features a trend, showing off clothes, accessories, or beauty products, and whatever else in on trend and falls into the category.

Photo from Top Shop

I love plaid. And I don't care if it's in style or out...I think it always looks good. Kind of mod, kind of punk rock yet can be preppy too, always smart, and with a vintage feel.

When I saw this plaid coat at Top Shop, I thought oh please come in my size.

Photo From Urban Outfitters

Ordinarily, I'm not a fan of the leather look, but for some reason I'm coveting a short faux leather jacket for fall. I love this look—pairing the "tough girl" Urban Outfitters Moto Jacket ($98) with a sweet little floral dress.

The Old Navy Item of the Week is back and it's bigger than ever!  This week, Women's Bubble Sleeve Knit Tops are on sale for $8 (reg. $16.50)! Valid dates are 10/2-10/8.

The recession-chic "LC" collection by Lauren Conrad, former star of The Hills, is out at Kohl's now.