Whether you go high or low, opt for a substantial block heel in burnished gold to ace the updated penny loafer style. Small hits of metallic in your accessories can go a long way. Gold block heel, $483, Tommy Hilfiger. CL by Laundry, $70, DSW. Colinda, $110, Aldo.
Objects in Mirror shoes, $265, Gravity Pope.
Large textured zip pouch, $85, Banana Republic.
Metallic pump, $265, Gravity Pope.
Double-zip crossbody bag for women, $40, Old Navy.
Tomorrow, $120, Steve Madden.
Laminated lace-up ballerinas, $46, Zara.
Kick up timeless black and white with menswear-inspired lace-ups that pair with tailored wide-leg trousers or a full floral skirt. For bags, opt for a style with a lot of structure. Nevie, $150, Nine West.
Loafers, $370, Marc Cain.
Loafers, $150, Nine West.
Charlize, $489, Pretty Loafers.
Crossbody bag with contrast flap, $70, Zara.
Kiki leather cap-toe ballet flats, $200, J.Crew.
Jenson patent-leather oxford, $188, Michael Kors.
Creative finishes like crinkled textures and mixed materials like shiny leather and matte suede revive standard totes, bucket bags and heels. This one folds over and doubles as a clutch. Textured bag, $290, COS.
Black bag, $130, Guess.
Chapa hair-on leather clutch, $220, Brave.
Textured bucket bag, $295, Christopher Kon.
Trotters Candela pump, $152, Nordstrom.
Embossed knapsack, $40, Winners.
Crocodile-pattern court shoes, $50, H&M.
Embellishments like monochromatic studs, crystals and metallic detailing transform standard cross-body bags, booties and flats into striking statements. Ted Baker booties, $330, Town Shoes. Cross-body bag, $495, Mackage.
Studded crossbody bag, $45, Aldo. (available in October)
Embellished flats, $145, Nine West.
Brooklyn large grommet suede and leather crossbody, $328, Michael Kors.
Vince Camuto balton smoking slipper, $195, Town Shoes.
The Wishbone Collection onice, $198, Browns.
Shoes with chunky soles, $50, H&M.
Dark, moody shades of green are the perfect entry-level hues for colour-phobes. Match with a classic autumn palette (navy, brown or black) or choose a bright pink or turquoise to liven up your look. Parabole, $130, Matt and Nat. Cross-body bag, $395, Rebecca Minkoff. Fringe key chain, $65, Rebecca Minkoff.
Micro chain buckle bag, $170, Banana Republic.
Green booties, $160, Town Shoes.
Small bag, $430, Ecco.
Toms tarmac olive perforated suede women's majorca peep toe booties, $115, Toms.
Baggu basic leather tote, $215, Indigo.
Pointy-toe lace-up flats, $32, Old Navy.
Heda bag, $225, Aritzia.
Crossbody bag, $100, Esprit.
Blush pink heels, $128, Ann Taylor.
Matt & Nat eeha crossbody bag, $125, Indigo.
Ankle-strap court shoes, $50, H&M.
Kate Spade New York spencer court leather phone wristlet, $188, Nordstrom.
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