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Here's me. Pretend I'm in your closet. Wait, how did you get all those white jeans? I want some!!! Share, please. Because I need more than the 14 pairs I have. But seriously, consider me walking with you into your closet and figuring out what you're going to wear all week long. I'm drawing from things most of you would have (especially if you've been our client or you belong to the Style Vault.)

White jeans are still a great go-to. Grab yours, then grab a tank or tee to match and top it off with a neutral cardigan. A fitted cardigan. Instead of your summer sandals, switch to your animal-print flats. (Cute pair of animal-print flats inside August Style Vault.)

You're going to be hearing a lot from me about transitioning your wardrobe from summer into fall. White jeans are a big part of it.

That denim skirt is still good, too. In fact it's a year-round staple you'll see more of. For a crisp, put-together look, add your white button-down blouse (have trouble finding one that doesn't pull or feel too stiff? Vault insiders, shop one of September's must-have Modern Classics early and get this white blouse! In August's Style Notes today, and the rest of the Fall Classics list coming September 1!).

Then add brown accessories like brown wedges and a belt. I like turquoise jewelry, but this is a blank slate for any kind of jewelry.

I love my brown wedges. And guess what, dolls? I'm working hard right now on a special edition of the September Style Vault - Fall Shoes - in addition to our regular September Style Vault. Join today so you're ready to shop when it lands September 1.

I start wearing my summer sundresses with little cardigans and jackets in late summer.

This tip works for almost all of your sundresses - a great way to get more cost per wear out of them when they look a little too summery come late August/ early September.

Button that middle button on your cardigan to pull you in at the waist. If you hate buttoning, leave it open IF it is a shrunken fit and not too bulky on you. Then push up your sleeves to show your wrists.

Girls Night Out! Whoo Hoo! But who has the time to run home, shower and find a cute outfit? And clean? Skip the shower and spritz perfume. Then grab your dark rinse skinny jeans (they are dressier than other jeans), find a white t-shirt (doesn't matter if it's stained) and throw on a blazer.

Even a seersucker blazer like this one works because I've paired it with dark rinse jeans instead of white jeans. And if your hair needs some TLC, just pull it back into a pony tail. Add big earrings and you're out the door.

All those organizations you volunteer for are gearing up for their big charity events and parties, and you've agreed to help. What were you thinking?? Aww you're a good person. With a lot going on, so take those dark rinse jeans you've worn a couple times already this week and your white button-down blouse. Leave it untucked, but cuff those sleeves and pop the collar a bit to frame your face.

Stack lots of bracelets for a statement, grab your cute flats, and you are looking professional without being too stiff. Fun like a party-planner, but smart enough not to blow the budget on party favors.

If you have a serious business meeting this week, go classic. Too warm for a suit, so your black pencil skirt and white button down come into play again.

I layered my pearls (barely visible, which is kinda the point) and kept everything else simple. Cuff those sleeves!

For daytime, especially if there's lots of walking, flats are the way to go. Pointy-toe flats will be most flattering. I've got some great ones you can shop in the August Style Vault, and I'm collecting the best of the best shoes for our September special edition on Fall Shoes.

Cocktail party that evening? Easy. Replace your white button-down with a silk blouse, and your flats for a black patent pump.

I even left on my pearls, but if it's a fancier event, you might want to add a little sparkle. Make-up can go a bit heavier in the evening, too. If you don't have time to do a full face, just wear a darker lipstick.