Photography by Valorie Darling

Jacket: Iro

Tank: Free People

Jeans: Current/Elliott (30% off!)

Sunglasses: Prada

Bag: Stella McCartney

Booties: Coach

I love combining similar shades in one look. If they’re close enough in color, the subtle variations create a lovely put-together effect that’s still pretty effortless (no matching required). These grape toned jeans are stretchy, comfy and on sale – I’ve been wearing them nonstop this week. Coach’s new line of booties are as wearable with dresses as they are with pants. I wasn’t surprised to learn that Coach merged with Stuart Weitzman, which explains why the booties are so comfortable (Stuart boots don’t ever need breaking in!). I had my eye on this purple Iro jacket last winter and regretted not jumping on it, so I bought it early this season and am just now getting use out of it as the weather drops. Pricy, but the cozy material and unique color sealed the deal.