Fall Basics: A to Z, the letter B

B is for Beret

Put a lid on it, your head that is. Hands down the simplest stylish piece you can ever invest in for the fall is a classic knit beret. Keeping you warm in fall and winter, the knit beret goes perfectly with all jackets, from leather to peacoat.

Neutral Colours
Its best to choose either a grey, black, white, or beige beret so you can mix and match with all of your wardrobe.

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Bop Basics Thick Knit Beret, $58 (US)

Seeing Double: Blue Suede Shoes

Blacks are essential, nudes give you runway-worth legs, but blue pumps may just be your secret weapon this season.

We all fell so deeply in love with Carrie's "Something Blue" Monolos but they aren't exactly the perfect shoe for the little black dress.

Thankfully Yves Saint Laurent has electric blue suede pumps made for this exact reason, at $720 a pair here. But fear not,we all have the chance to get "something blue" because Steve Madden has made the same shoe just at a fraction of the price, at $89.95 a pair here.

Love it or Leave It: Top Gun Inspired Shearling Jackets

Top Gun, the movie that put Tom Cruise on the map also established a piece of outerwear that constantly gets reinvented in the North American fall wardrobe: the shearling jacket.

According to the brilliant writers at WhoWhatWear, the shearling jacket is here to replace the army jacket and with the comfy trim comes a hefty price tag. Ranging anywhere from $100-$2000 its safe to say you can find a piece that will fit your budget, no matter what it is.

The jacket is definitely light enough for the fall weather and the trim is both functional and sets the coat apart from leather bombers, the only reason why it doesn't make it as a "fall basic" is the fact its cropped. Finding the perfect length is essential to any body type so its important to make sure the jacket both looks and feels right.

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Obey The Williamsburg Jacket, $88 (US)

Fall Basics: A to Z, the letter R

R is for Riding Boot

It's time, fall is here, out goes the sunshine and in comes the workload. To lighten the mood we have fashion to look to and like every season, fall comes with its own inherit fashion basics.

Boots are your best bet for fall footwear and my absolute everyday favorite has to be the riding boot. Best worn over jeans or tights with a chunky knit sweater, finding the perfect pair is essential to your fall wardrobe.

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Charlotte Russe Flat Riding Boot, $45.50

Wish List: Archive Jewelry

If you haven't already guessed I'm pretty big on accessories and much like Olivia Palermo I have a soft spot for jewelry, I covet her job at Elle. Whenever I come across a spread in a magazine and something catches my eye I immediately become obsessed and go on a search for the piece, so is the case with a certain necklace spotted about a month ago.

May I present: Archive Jewelry, the creation of twins Nicole and Amber Sutton. At first glance its obvious that the pieces are works of art, each one as unique as the girl they are meant to be worn by, but it is the list of materials that make you take a second look at the line.

The girls took a literal interpretation of "one person's trash is another's treasure" and decided to use,

"repurposed architectural pieces, curios & found objects mixed with eco-friendly brass castings, base metal chains and chic crystal strands reminiscent of paste jewelry of a bygone era."

Each piece has history and after the girls take it to their LA studio and turn it into something new it then takes on a completely different meaning for someone else.

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1. Archive Jewelry Vintage address number bracelet, $67
2. Archive Jewelry Queen stone chain, $130
3. Archive Jewelry Arrow necklace, $58
4. Archive Jewelry "Buona fortuna" 4-leaf clover necklace, $72
5. Archive Jewelry "Bella" bracelet, $96
6. Archive Jewelry Angel bracelet, $60
7. Archive Jewelry Leaf bracelet, $96
8. Archive Jewelry Arrow earrings, $58
9. Archive Jewelry Infinity arrow necklace, $58

InternLife: Pam Chorley's Fashion Crimes on Queen Street West

Pam Chorley's Fashion Crimes

Where: 322 1/2 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 2A2
(416) 592-9001

My last intern task of the summer included finding unique accessories for a bridal shoot and I was lucky enough to visit Fashion Crimes on Queen Street West. If you've never been, go, right now. Within seconds you realize that it is the store to visit whenever you need a standout piece; whether it be a cocktail dress, statement necklace, or the perfect purse, Fashion Crimes is fully loaded. Also, check out their blog for updates on the fun staff and store.

Paparazzi:
The colours and selection are enough to draw "Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore" out of anyone's mouth, after they pick their jaw up off the floor that is.

Even the chandeliers are lustworthy.

Copy Cat: Alessandra Ambrosio

The Victoria Secret Angel who has shown the world, along with Gisele Bundchen, that some of the most beautiful women come from Brazil is more than just a runway queen. Alessandra Ambrosio is constantly photographed for her daily style choices and has become the unofficial spokesperson for Wildfox Couture, sporting their fun tees everywhere she goes.

The first picture that landed Alessandra as a top contender for fashion stalkers was taken at Coachella last year and after redefining musical festival style the world realized that she looked good in more than just a bikini.

Theres nothing new about looking to models for fashion inspiration but its Alessandra's laid back Brazilian roots that seem to define her everyday choices.

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Bluenotes Chambray Romper, $9.98 (SALE)
Aldo Frans Gladiators in medium green, $29.99 (SALE)
Dooney & Bourke Small Double-Handle Tote in tan,$225