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In case you haven’t heard, fall has finally arrived (yes, even here on the West Coast), and fashion girls around the globe are ready to layer the heck up. As for me, I’m especially excited about the prospect of stowing away the strappy sandals I’ve worn to death the last few months and dusting off my favorite Chelsea boots.

New York City–based fashion girl Tania Cascilla of Darling Tee is in total agreement on that latter point: It’s time to let that fall fashion flag fly, she says. Which is exactly why I charged her with creating three easy fall looks centering around Sorel’s Chelsea Wedge Boots (the type of shoe you can literally walk around in for hours without wincing in pain, she notes).

Best of all, the three looks you’re about to see below are all super easy to re-create—pretty essential for those super-cold days that make getting out of bed on time a bit of a challenge.

Ballet flats are certainly classic and refined, but they might not necessarily be described as “cool”—that is, until Sia became involved. The singer teamed up with cult French brand Repetto on a collection of three shoes that are a thoroughly fresh update on the style. Given Repetto’s dance legacy (ballet dancers have worn the brand for over 70 years) and Sia’s knack for amazing performances, it seems like a match made in heaven.

Now available to preorder and officially launching on February 25, 2019, the flats will no doubt become the It shoes to wear next year. “Repetto and Sia came together to creatively build a collaboration which captures the spirit of everyone who lives to their own beat,” the press release reads. “Movement, dance, style and freedom are values shared by both, uniting this partnership.” Scroll down to preorder the shoes before they launch and shop other styles from the brand.

Looking to invest in some new lingerie? We found the prettiest regret-free, celeb-approved option: Stella McCartney’s bra and matching underwear that benefit breast cancer charities and support centers. None other than Sofia Vergara fronts McCartney’s annual breast cancer awareness campaign, which has previously featured Kate Moss, Alicia Keys, and Cara Delevingne, among others.

“The ‘Rose Romancing’ set is something beautiful that provides a positive message to break the taboos associated with breast cancer; while also highlighting the fact that each and every person, regardless of where they live, what they look like, or what they believe in, can be affected and deserves access to preventative education, holistic support, and advanced breast cancer care,” the press release reads. The pieces benefit the Linda McCartney Centre in Liverpool (founded in her mother’s legacy), the Hello Beautiful Foundation in London, and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the U.S. Scroll down to shop the charitable bra and underwear as well as other lingerie from the brand.

News that former The O.C. star Mischa Barton would be joining the reboot of The Hills broke yesterday, and the internet collectively freaked out. In perhaps a savvy PR move (or just a handy coincidence), Barton dined at Craig’s last night, arguably the most paparazzi-laden restaurant in Los Angeles.

Reportedly, the reason Barton is joining The Hills is to document her comeback, according to Us Weekly. Well, said comeback seems to be off to a good start, at least as far as her wardrobe is concerned. When we typically think of Barton, the popular early-aughts high schooler that she portrayed in The O.C. comes to mind, but she seems to be out to change that perception, as her outfit for her dinner outing last night was more sophisticated and polished. Barton paired a striped tee with a black coat, black trousers, and simple black pumps, topping off the understated look with a mini Saint Laurent bag. If this is any indication of how she’ll dress in The Hills, we’re looking forward to the reboot even more than we already were, just to see how her style evolves.

See the new Mischa Barton below and shop pieces that we think would complement the new reality star’s look.

There are some things you just can’t plan for, and one of those things is jury duty. Of course, with the infrequency of the occasion, getting dressed can oftentimes feel like an afterthought as you tend to your role as a juror. If you’ve been summoned to court, you could justifiably be at a loss for what to wear to jury duty, so we did the research for you.

We enlisted Natalie Navis, a former practicing judicial clerk and now the owner of The Fold in Omaha, Nebraska, for her insight from her time as a lawyer to give you exactly what you need to know when you’re heading to court. Check out her style advice, and then shop some of our favorite courtroom-appropriate pieces.

Navis advises against sequins, loud prints, anything revealing, and open-toed shoes. “This isn’t about you; it’s about the trial. But you can be seriously fashionable when you wear business casual,” she says.

“I feel this is the time for the power blazer,” Navis mentions. She recommends staying away from an oversize, boxy fit, though, and instead opting for a structured, tailored blazer that’ll ensure the courtroom knows you mean business.

When it comes to shirts, Navis says she loves a good blouse with classic details such as pussy-bow necks or tie cuffs. “I instantly get boss-lady vibes from a tie at the neck. Bonus points if it’s tied into a bow.” However, make sure that these tops are in neutral tones and that they’re sleeved. A polished cardigan or sweater also makes a great piece underneath a blazer. As for bottoms, Navis explains that you can never go wrong with a classic pencil skirt. She also is a fan of wide-leg pants and tailored trousers paired with sleek pointy-toe heels or mules. “A wide-leg culotte is safer than a full wide-leg pant, which requires perfect tailoring to make sure [the leg] just hits the ground,” she says.

With these power pieces, you can feel confident sitting among your fellow jurors—and want to wear these everyday pieces afterward, too.

As the electric revolution sweeps the auto industry, Infiniti is joining the ranks of automakers who have realized that electric motors can still provide an exhilarating driving experience. Enter the Infinity Project Black S concept, a sexy, stealthy ride that will make Prius owners green with envy.

Similar to Porsche’s Mission E project, Infiniti sees the potential in electric integration. Under the hood of the Project Black S prototype packs a 3.0 liter V6 Twin Turbo, the same engine that has served the Q60 so well. 

The real magic lies in the dual-hybrid powertrain that Infiniti is innovating, increasing the engine from 400 horsepower in the standard model to a whopping 563 from the Black S prototype. That translates to a sub 4.0 second 0-60 and that’s damn impressive.

The Black S prototype is the result of Infiniti’s 2017 Project Black S study, an early example of the Japanese company’s ambitious commitment to implement electric in some form into its lineup by 2021. If that commitment means every one of Infiniti’s offerings get some extra, e-boosted horsepower, then 2021 can’t come soon enough. 

In a time of smart watches requiring nightly recharging and assembly-line produced digital time pieces that only seem fit for military use, Bulgari steadfastly adheres to the art of watchmaking with its most beautifully complex watch yet: the OCTO Grande Sonnerie Perpetual Calendar.

The Grande Sonnerie is a masterpiece combining tradition and innovation. Aficionados knew from the beginning—an Asian collector purchased it shortly after it was first introduced in Rome in July 2018.

In a press release, Bulgari stated that expert watchmakers labored for up to a year on this gorgeous timepiece. Two major features—the Grande Sonnerie, which means “grand strike,” and the Perpetual Calendar—testify to this level of craft and sophistication, as both usually present major challenges to even the most accomplished horologists. 

Four hammers  respond to the watch’s automatic movement. They strike hours, minutes, and quarter-hours as desired. The Perpetual Calendar is another marvel of mechanical precision. In addition to standard-issue capabilities like tracking the day, date, month and year, it also features moon phase displays.

Further details should cement any watch obsessive’s understanding of just how luxe the OCTO Grande Sonnier truly is. In addition to multiple practical features including automatic winding, it comes in a sandblasted 18kt rose gold case with a transparent back. 

It has an alligator strap with a rose gold clasp, and you could even go diving while wearing it if needed (though why would you need to while wearing something like this?). It is water resistant up to 90 feet below the surface.

Bulgari has won multiple awards for its watches over the last decade or so. This year, 2018, has been particularly impressive, perhaps peaking with placing five new designs in the last round of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, one of the most notable achievements in watchmaking.

The OCTO Grande Sonnerie Perpetual Calendar is destined to become a sought-after perennial. Get in early, buy your own at Bulgari.com for $14,300.