Courtney Kerr, the Bravo TV star and blogger behind What Courtney Wore, is known for putting a sexy spin on classic pieces. Leather has been everywhere this summer, from cap-sleeved tops to skater skirts, and I love to see how easily the trend can transition into the cooler months. Although her Valentino shoes (they're red leopard print and calf hair!) and 3.1 Phillip Lim bag are a major splurge, she also mixes in bargain pieces. A Zara skirt, Baublebar and Gorjana jewelry and a top from Milk & Honey, a small Dallas boutique, are all within a recessionista's budget.

If you're not so sold on wearing all leather (go too far and you end up looking like a Hell's Angel) try to incorporate pieces with small leather details, like leather piping on a basic blazer. Or suck it up and go all out. Courtney's motto: "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn."

New York Fashion Week is finally here and we've all got our game face on in the Total Beauty office. Some people start their juice cleanse and stock up on power bars to get through 12-hour days of runway shows and behind-the-scenes interviews. Others with fashion week FOMO spend the week with eyes glued to Instagram. My favorite part of fashion week is spotting the stylish clotheshorses captured in street style.

Outrageous looks make the week fun (we're looking at you Lynn Yaeger), but it's the more practical style that inspires my fall wardrobe wish list. Blogger Jeanie Lau mastered the art of pattern mixing perfectly in this shot outside the Pamela Gonzales show on September 4. Her Derek Lam jacket lends a sporty vibe to the bright, playful patterned skirt. The sparkly top transitions the look easily from day to night. The rich wine/chocolate Desmo bag Jeanie is toting is the perfect fall accessory, even with summer wedges.

Would you wear this look? What patterns or textures will you be mixing this fall?