There is nothing more basic and easy for a quick outfit than simple head-to-toe black. It makes getting dressed in the mornings a snap, just be sure to build textures into your outfit. Knits and cords are perfect for fall and add easy textures to your outfit. For me, in FW2013, it’s all about leather. It’s a little punk-90s-badass mixed together, and when you keep the rest of the outfit rather basic and you’ll allow the leather to do the talking.

Photography by Trevor Negin

T shirt, borrowed. Skirt, Joe Fresh off the runway. Shoes, vintage Ferragamo. Watch, Movado Bold. Necklace, vintage. Purse, Marc Jacobs.