Transition into fall with 4 easy pieces.

Fall is without a doubt the most beautiful season of the year. Crispy leaves, golden tones and the last few bright red sunsets of summer. It does however make for difficult dressing. Summer dresses and sandals dismissed, cold mornings lure you into layering up for the day. But by the time the midday lunch run comes around, this becomes sweaty business – the sun is out in full force and you are wrapped up in a cashmere sweater!

Fear not however – fall dressing need not be so stressful. It may surprise you at how many transitional pieces are already in your wardrobe. But if you are in need of some inspiration, check out our favorite online (sustainable fashion) picks of the season below, many are as friendly on the purse strings as they are on the environment, and can be worn right the way through from fall to next summer.

THE DRESS

This 100% organic silk dress by Edun is the perfect base piece for an outfit in any season. For fall, team with some chunky heeled ankle boots and socks for easy day time chic. As winter sets in, add some thick black opaques into the mix, and cozy up with a waist length biker jacket topped off with a comfy gilet and chunky knit scarf, to create a practical yet edgy winter look.

To make this already perfect dress even better, it’s a steal reduced by 50% to $222.50 on the Edun website.

THE SHIRT

With their first collection debuting in 2011 and being a huge success, century old brand Pendelton uses home grown fabrics and create every garment in their Oregon based factory. A wardrobe essential, the denim shirt is easily transitioned through all seasons. Wear now tucked into brightly colored pants as seen above, and add some cute flats and a chunky belt. For colder weather, button to the top and layer with a chunky knit sweater and straight leg pants underneath an oversized coat for off-duty weekend style.

Grab this staple piece online at Nordstrom for $80.00

THE SKIRT

Model and actress Liya Kebede’s label LemLem supports workers in her home country of Ethiopia, by preserving the art of handweaving and inspiring economic independence amongst the people. This cotton striped knee length skirt with recycled coconut buttons is the perfect purchase to help a good cause and update your fall look. Team this fun skirt with a simple trench as above for fall, and gradually mix in layers of colorful chunky knits and thick woolen tights to keep your mood bright  through the winter season.
Skirt $240 available online at LemLem

THE PANTS

London based label Chinti & Parker aims to create ethically conscious garments using sustainable fabrics, yet not compromising on style. These adorable cotton star print straight leg trousers can be dressed up with a smart silk blouse and heels or kept simple with a casual cashmere sweater and brogues. In the winter, wear tucked into biker boots with a leather jacket and chunky knit accessories.
Cotton Trousers, $265 at NET-A-PORTER

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Stella McCartney opens new boutique at Saks in New York City with fellow rocker child Liv Tyler in tow.

The recent launch of Stella McCartney’s new boutique at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City has everyone buzzing, and not just because two daughters from famous iconic rockers were in the same room at the same time. Refinery 29 says, “Hot off the heels of chairing the Met Gala, McCartney also presented some of the drop-dead gorgeous dresses worn on Monday, like Rihanna’s sheer-sided, lacy number and Gwyneth Paltrow’s diamond-encrusted, open-back dress.”

Party goers were able to peruse the debut of McCartney’s newest collection that benefited the Naked Heart Foundation, an organization that provides safe playgrounds for children in urban Russia, as well as ogle the Met Gala looks.

Met Gala dresses at McCartney’s boutique launch (Refinery 29 image).

In celebration of the vegan designer’s new boutique, we thought we’d pull some of our favorite looks from Saks’ collection.

Available now at Saks:

Citrus Print Silk Top, $935.00

Open Weave Crepe Sweater, $695.00

Silk Satin Tamarind Dress, $1,285.00

Available for pre-order:

Fern Print Silk Dress, $1,235.00

Edna Wool Twill, $1,365.00

Hexagon Print Dress, $1,235.00

Top Image: Just Jared

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