With fall right around the corner, it’s hard not to lust after something other than sandals in the footwear department. And booties have skyrocketed to the top of my list. It’s a trend that may have surpassed its expected shelf life, but, hey, booties are cute, so I’m all the more grateful for it.
What’s new for this season? Think suede, leather and animal prints. That pretty much covers it. Here are a few picks. – Nicole Hayden
Maison Martin Margiela hidden-platform ankle boots ($865), available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Giuseppe Zanotti for Thakoon ruffle suede booties ($795) available at shopbop.com
Miss Dior lizard-printed leather ankle boots ($880), available at Saks Fifth Avenue
I avoid online shopping for clothes whenever possible, though Gilt Man has made strides in recent months with its slashed-price men’s offerings that caught my eye this morning. Shirley Lee’s great NY line 
We’re not big T-shirt people (blasphemy, we know, especially living in L.A.). The closest thing we usually come to sporting one on our daily pursuits is when we wear the old Bat Mitzvah shirt we slept in to Coffee Bean in the morning (the fact that we don’t love T-shirts has no bearing on the fact that we’re slobs).
MAC is but one of many wildly successful beauty lines, and as we all know, one that partners with various celebrities and organizations, from UNICEF to Milk to Ms. Gaga.
If I had been as diligent with the P90X workout plan this summer as I had hoped, I probably would have bought these Steven Alan trunks in their West Hollywood store yesterday (the $148 swimsuit is now on sale for $88). Wearing them likely requires you to have run a marathon in the last three months or at least have shown up to kettleball class at Equinox on a weekly basis. But while the length doesn’t leave much in the way for forgiveness, the cut overall doesn’t make you feel like you’re shopping in the boys department. And check out the store’s small but brilliant vintage watch collection while you’re there. — Paul Dexter 
While most of us at Style Section L.A. didn’t do our high school GPAs any favor by our mediocre test scores in math, we at least know what 70% off means. As stores transition to fall merch you’ll find an increasing abundance of steals. Here are just a few that we’ve recently found:
With handbags and clutches becoming smaller and smaller this season, you might wonder what you can actually fit inside them aside from a tube of lipstick and some keys. Thanks to Chloe’s new Dionee sunglasses, you need not to worry about cramming your entire life into your purse. These ergonomically designed folding sunglasses bend into a diminutive package and snuggly fit into their egg-shaped case. Utility and great retro style, plus their compact size makes them most ideal for traveling and can be paired with anything like long maxi dresses in the summer while working equally as well with high-waisted pants and a button down in the fall. – Nicole Hayden
Costume changes. Mini getaways. Avoiding the walk of shame. A long weekend is always rife with possibilities—and possibly questionable shenanigans. Luckily, Zara Terez is helping you err on the side of classy despite whatever sort of illicit fireworks a star-spangled four days may bring. Timeless and chic, her 
