For me, New York Fashion Week's true magic can be found in the unexpected, blink-and-you'll-miss-it details off the runways: the deliberate weight of a tassel necklace cascading over a turtleneck, the effortless loop of a scarf that catches the wind just right, the hip-cinching belt that pulls everything together. These are the signifiers of cool, the micro-trends that telegraph what's next before it becomes a full-blown movement. The key to pulling off these flourishes is making them look effortless, unforced--the kind of styling that feels at once spontaneous and impeccably curated. For an instant ahead-of-the-curve vibe, swap out your layered necklaces for a single long statement necklace. (Olivia, below, is wearing an onyx and sterling silver necklace by Le Sundial and a large silver shell pendant by Juju Vera.) Etsy has some stunning well-priced vintage options like this and this; H&M has one too! Leandra Cohen, last pic, twirls a black silk sash around her neck to take her tank and jeans from well-dressed to unforgettable. That layered wrap-around scarf that looks unintentionally thrown on (see second to last pic) can be executed flawlessly with some help from Cos. To get a jump on the newsboy caps shown at Khaite, last pic, head here. Random other styling shortcuts: this denim GAP cape jacket (part of the "Gapaissance!"), Line & Dot trench ($148) and layered knit, and this Ganni leopard-print coat. Remember, at the end of the day, it's not just what we wear, but how we wear it!
Photos: Olivia's Shopping Diary, Madeline Fass, Leandra Cohen
