I can't believe it! Fall is already here and I have barely had a chance to wear all my favorite summer sundresses. Of course as seasons change, so do wardrobes and fashion trends. What is on your hot list for this fall?

My number one item this fall is a cape. No, I do not change in phone booths, but I do love a cape and working it into my wardrobe for any occasion. I have several different wool ones, a velvet one, and a tweed one and I can't get enough of them. They are warm, stylish and make a glamorous overture with every fling. This year I want to expand my collection with a heavy cashmere style or perhaps an alpaca version with leather trim. Swoon.

Neutrals are always big for fall with various shades of brown and grey. This year I have expanded my neutrals to include lots of olive tones, snakeskin prints (or other animal prints), feathers and even subtle cammo, yes cammo. Neutrals will take you over many seasons and grow your wardrobe with miles and miles of versatility. I also am playing with metallic tones as neutral accessories. Metallics: they aren't just for cocktail attire or pageants anymore.

I continue to love and praise the inventor of ponte material and applaud its wide acceptance and popularity. Finally, all things knit are also being made of a hearty material called ponte. How wonderful that there is an option for ladies to not expose lumps and bumps and still be on trend and have structure. I particularly like some of the combinations with leather accents. If you haven't tried on the splendor of this super fabric, do so immediately. Your overworked Spanx will thank you and you may be able to finally retire your iron.

I love shoes. They are my kryptonite. But I am not swooning over the fall '14 styles. A ton of thick, heavy ankle straps are being shown that resemble a house arrest anklet. I am not a fan of the extreme, however I do dig a fine strappy pair of heels. Here is where you experiment with metallic shoes with everyday wear. I am easing into the trend of men's oxfords, but only if I can channel Ducky Dale. Keep your boots and shoes classic and you cant go wrong.

Boyfriend jeans: I love them in every wash with premade holes and tearing. I think the juxtaposition of a ripped, slouchy jean with elegant blouse, tweed blazer and cowboy boots is fun, sexy and classic. I have even seen boyfriend jeans pegged this season, yes PEGGED at the bottom and rolled just above the ankle with the aforementioned strappy metallic pumps. I hope I remember how to get the perfect peg a la 1991, but I am not sure if I will actually put it into practice. Been there, done that.

I am a proponent of always creating a wardrobe of basics and classics that can be utilized over many years and season transitions. Not that I don't appreciate fashion forwardness, but building a wardrobe is like an art collection. Investment pieces will retain their value and each piece displays your personal sense of style. Enjoy fall, be stylish.