'Tis the season... Fall has officially begun and there a few must haves for the season. The color purple is a big hit and looks great on almost every skin tone. Stacked heeled boots that slouch are another sure fire hit that can be paired with jeans tucked in and a funky tee. Espresso was percolating all over the Fall 2008 runways, so do add a dash to your accessory rotation. From the East Coast to the West Coast, sky-high high heel platforms are all the rage, do mix with colored tights and sheath dresses. Every Couturnista needs a dollop of effortless chic thrown in, what better way to do that than with a kid-skin slouch handbag. Who said the oxford could not be a sexy shoe? Clearly, they had not anticipated the stiletto heeled versions for Fall. Look for a smooth, supple leather or a patent leather version to add just enough sex appeal to any look. Cat calls are optional.

Our pics: Michael Kors Azurette Iris Patent Ostrich Print Pump, Furla Oxana Pochette Crocco Morbido in Lichene, Giuseppe Zanotti Cognac Patent Leather Shoulder Bag, L.A.M.B. Hamura Red Square Toe Hidden Platform, Marc by Marc Jacobs Black Calf Crinkle Cuff Stacked Heel Boot, Giuseppe Zanotti Menswear-inspired Oxford Pump, and Michael Kors Iris Colored Kid Skin Drawstring Satchel.

Might we offer you a cup of fabulous espresso hues for fall? We’re talking rich java, cappuccino, mocha, chocolate enriched coffee, toffee and deep, deep milk-tinged espresso. Perfect with cuffed jeans and a simple tee or a little sassy with a cream pencil skirt and sky high heels. Our picks: MICHAEL Michael Kors' luggage-hued Lattington large leather satchel, Moschino's chocolate brown quilted multi-handle shoulder bag, Cole Haan's deep chesnut brown saddle shoulder zip and Giuseppe Zanotti's cognac-hued brown patent leather shoulder bag.

Buckle your feet up! Buckles have been spotted adorning lots of shoes lately. A simple buckle can be the sweetest finishing touch on any shoe, like these lace-up open-toed shoes by Guiseppe Zanotti – the buckle gives the naughty shoe a nice look.

Where does one begin? Every starlet in Hollywood these days is either a model/actress, actress/model, actress/designer or actress/singer, no? Or so it would seem. On Wednesday, July 16, the Candie’s brand and Hayden Panettiere took over PerezHilton.com to promote the new Candie’s ad campaign and to um, promote the new single by Ms. Panettiere. Now I am not hating on anyone expressing their talent and/or gifts, but when did it become passe to just be good at one thing? But I digress. The ads feature Hayden rocking a metallic jacket, black jeans and high-heels with a side-lying microphone in hand with her lips apart as though singing, obviously that should have been my first clue as to what lay ahead. The ads and Candie’s logo were all over the site as well as montages of Ms. Panettiere’s face, and low and behold in the middle of that garish pink background was a large video screen window, all set for the reader/viewer to just hit play. On comes island-esque music (reminiscent of another blonde one-hit wonder), the oh-ooo-oh, maybe you need a wake-up call, and lovely images of Hayden, doing the one-handed microphone grasping warbling (more oh ooo oh...) that most starlets do these days. All in all, the song was not that bad, it had a catchy beat and refrain, and as for the outfits, the clothes were cool.

If Couture were to have been consulted on the video we would have made the following suggestions: Moschino metallic bubble hem mini dress with an accompanying D&G Dolce & Gabbana Flat Strap grey belt paired with Moschino Cheap and Chic black retro ankle boots for her strut into the club; John Varvatos for Converse bronze metallic leather bomber jacket (silver and washed gold are so overdone) left open, C’N’C Costume National five-pocket style black skinny jeans, Crystal Rock’s Rockabilly black tee with Giuseppe Zanotti handpainted booties for crooning on stage to the crowd; C’N’C Costume National grey racer back sleeveless elongated tank with iridescent palettes, Just Cavaili grey distressed jeans with Moschino red platform gathered tie-front pumps for the rolling around the floor number; for strutting a la Britney, Studio Gabriella Rocha black satin deep v-neck dress with draped sides worn with DSquared opulent lace, beaded and faux jeweled platform ankle-tie sandal (black wig optional).

Hey, they did not ask Couture, but I thought I should put the style tips out there any way.

The What: Menswear-inspired pieces for women to love

The How To: 1. GF Ferre Tuxedo-style jacket 2. C'N'C Costume National five-pocket
jean 3. A crisp white shirt with cuffs 4. D&G Dolce & Gabbana stylish silver-tone watch
5. Giuseppe Zanotti sexy peep toe zipper back stiletto booties and 6. Kate Spade
Anguilla Eva Clutch 7. Alexander McQueen Bordeaux Skull Insigna Scarf

The When: Date night or drinks out with the girls

The Why: Its edgy, sophisticated with just a touch of SJP

This is proof that there is a shoe God. Proenza Schouler signed a licensing deal with Italian shoe genius Giuseppe Zanotti to produce an expansive women’s shoe collection, available at stores in September for spring 2009.

Can you imagine the possibilities this collaboration could produce? Actually, I can’t, and fall can’t come soon enough!

Don’t just wear any old pair of sandals this summer – embellished sandals add a little class and sass to any outfit. These flats by Giusseppe Zanotti are so pretty, you’ll feel like you’re wearing art on your feet. Wear them with a tiered skirt and a casual tank top.