The mad plaider is coming but fear not, plaid doesn't have to look
'90s grungy (unless you want it to). Take these
Thakoon Mao Pants ($595), for example. Refined, tailored, and perfect for those chilly Fall days, but at half a grand, I think it's better that I save that money for my heating bill .

Don't you love it when fashion meets function. This
Bebe Reversible High-Waist Mini Skirt ($89) is two skirts in one.
How cool, you can be party on one side with the wild zebra print and business — well, sort of — on the other with the simple contrast stitching.

It's been while since I featured Fab favorite Diane, so I needed my fix — you don't mind do you.
At the
Tod's Fall shopping party in the Hamptons, Diane looked Summer stylish in a Derek Lam black tiered dress, a carefree headband, and a Tod's python clutch.
Iced tea in hand, Diane looked the best at the event, but you don't even want to know how much her Lam dress was.

When I came across this
Dolce & Gabbana Patchwork Snakeskin Bag ($3,995), I thought there could be no comparison. The colorful patchwork is nothing short of a masterpiece — worthy of being
toted by Beyonce — but the heavy price left me hopeless and searching for something cheaper.
To see the look for less, read more.
This
Moroccan Patchwork Tote ($189) has the same hippie vibe sans the snakeskin and funky price tag. The patchwork is larger than D&G's and I like the dark brown accents and short handles — I think I'll take it.