Rockport Torsion Banstead Black

My mom swears by her Cole Haan mules with Nike Air cushioning in the heels, and my brother should be giddy with delight over the new collaboration between Rockport and the Torsion System Technology by adidas. The Banstead Black combines running shoe technology with a modern dress shoe ($140). Learn more at torsion.rockport.com and check out a blog by Antawn Jamison of the Washington Wizards!

Miss Hilton You Must Be Worth A Trillion Bucks . . .

The younger Miss Hilton is proving that she is a fashion force to be reckoned with.  Paris’ younger sister Nicky has been designing for a while and has really hit her stride with her two newest collections.  Her designs are flirty, fun, and so wearable.  Hilton has two lines, the everyday-wear Chick, and the higher-end Nicholai.  Her white Chick sundress with pale blue accents will make your days so much more fun and her tangerine Nicholai cocktail dress will have you stopping traffic at night.  Don’t just take my word for it — view the rest of her Chick and Nicholai collections for yourself. 

McQ Metal Clasp Belt

If you’re looking for a fantastic belt, this McQ Metal Clasp Belt is it. It’s perfect for low-key matching with your jeans, or slick matching belted over your favorite fall coat or sweater dress or cardigan or whatever. Alexander McQueen makes such chic, hip accoutrements for your clothing, it’s impossible to go wrong. Get it from Net-A-Porter for $273.

Classiques Entier Leather Trench

Who could pass up this variation on the oh-so-classic trench coat? In spite of its classic cut, this Classiques Entier Leather Trench gives off a slight vintage vibe with its wide collar, large buttons, and rich color.  The length of this jacket (hits mid-thigh) makes it ultra versatile while the soft leather renders it ultra durable.

The back belt tunnel pictured above adds a clean touch that also ensures the belt stays put.  Fabulous details aside, perhaps what grabbed me most about this trench is its rich caramel color.  With so much black and gray in store for the fall, this warm color stands out…in a good way.

Get your Classiques Entier Leather Trench for $450 at Nordstrom, a worthy investment for such a classic (with a vintage twist!) jacket.

Seven Vintage 2001 For All Mankind Bootcuts

I love the “VINTAGE 2001″ patch on these 7 For All Mankind bootcuts available exclusively at Bloomingdale’s ($183) but can’t find them on the website, so you’ll have to make the trek to see them in person. While you’re there, check out the Little Pink Boutique for goodies like the Honeydew Pink Ribbon “Rumba” Panty and Elie Tahari Silk Skirt with Feathered Hem and rest assured that every purchase made will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF).