Weekend Warriors: Back to School

(http://v2 NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/maggylondonponteknit NULL.jpg)Okay, so maybe it’s been a decade or two since you flung your graduation at the ceiling. But does that mean that you can’t still get in that addictive back to school spirit by loading up on some new fashion and beauty picks for fall? Of course not. The bonus is that now you’re a grown-up who can pick out whatever you darn please, instead of the ugly corduroy jumpers and penny loafers Mom also put in the shopping cart. Start out by reading this week’s Your Looks makeover feature, 20 Simple Ways to Update Your Style (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/womenslooks/516/20-simple-ways-to-update-your-style NULL.html)…then stuff this fab gear into your backpack:

To Adorn: Maggy London’s Ponte Knit Dress (http://shop NULL.nordstrom NULL.com/) in plum is the perfect fall dress for work, cocktails, and everything in between.

To Gem: Gerald Yosca’s Navy Teardrop Earrings (http://www NULL.maxandchloe NULL.com/) pair one of fall’s rich colors with brilliant gold hoops for a glamorous look.

To Primp: Giorgio Armani’s Fall 08 Python Palette (http://www NULL.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa NULL.com/_us/_en/catalog/cosmetics_python-palette-fall08 NULL.htm) boasts three sultry shadows and two rich lip shades in one to-die-for black python compact. Sssssexy!

To Tress: Score smooth, polished locks for fall courtesy of ghd’s IV styler pure (http://sephora NULL.com/browse/product NULL.jhtml;jsessionid=123CV1XDMCIY0CV0KQJRXCQ?id=P216711&categoryId=C7010) – a true straightener with style!

To Wrap: Available in a slew of autumnal hues, Banana Republic’s ultra-soft Cashmere Wrap (http://www NULL.bananarepublic NULL.com/browse/product NULL.do?cid=12065&pid=515486&scid=515486092)is a terrific transition piece for in-between weather.

To Boot: Booties are back! Get the look for less in these slouchy black Kaits from Report. (http://www NULL.piperlime NULL.com/browse/product NULL.do?cid=41497&pid=598408&scid=598408002)

-Erin Donnelly, Your Looks Editor