Fall trend: a gold skirt

A skirt like this one by Sari Gueron is a great investment for the fall. During the hot summer months, I'll wear it with a simple tank top and a large, bejeweled statement necklace. But when the cold weather starts, I'm planning on tucking a plain black sweater into the skirt and pairing the outfit with strappy gladiator heels (shown on model). Of course, this Sari Gueron creation is a luxurious, double-layered confection of gold silk lame, with a ruched waist, peek-a-boo hem, and glorious crinkles and pleats in the fabric. But at a whopping $875, you might want to invest in this far more affordable Forever 21 version of the gold skirt, or this pretty 3.1 Phillip Lim design with floral print. Either way, a gold skirt will carry over nicely into fall, conveying a hint of the glamourous 1920s flapper trend seen on the fall runways.

Anlo's denim mini

Building on today's denim theme, I'm completely enamored with this Anlo denim mini skirt. I am admittedly picky with my denim mini skirts, making it difficult to incorporate this California girl staple into my wardrobe. I simply don't like the super-distressed, faded, frayed, Abercrombie & Fitch style that is so popular nowadays. That's why Anlo's sophisticated skirt is just my cup of tea--clean, soft denim in sky blue with back pockets and oversized buttons. The length seems ideal (not scandalously short, but obviously a mini skirt) and I love the finish of the denim fabric--smooth and refreshingly un-distressed.

Spotlight On: The High-Waisted Pencil Skirt

It's a well-known fact that every girl should have a high-waisted pencil skirt in her closet. But not all of us can afford one by L'Wren Scott, such as this streamlined beauty that sells for a whopping £785, which translates into...well, knowing the exchange rate nowadays, a lot of US dollars. Sigh. Thankfully, Rebecca Taylor comes to the rescue with a classic knee-length pencil skirt. With sexy seam detail down the front and a buckle, the skirt is designed to give a trendy twist on a classic look. Plus, the camel color matches just about anything!

Abigail Lorick (known as the designer behind Gossip Girl's Eleanor Waldorf Designs) makes a high-waisted feminine skirt in yellow and black. Though this one is probably a challenge to color coordinate, its whimsical pattern and flattering silhouette are too difficult to ignore. And big plus, it's on sale!

I love that the pencil skirt breathes some style into workplace outfits. I usually pair mine with a ruffled shirt, like this cool sleeveless one by Geren Ford, for an ultra-feminine style. How do you wear yours?