New York City is a mecca for ambitious business professionals, impassioned creatives, families, immigrants, and anyone inspired to live life at a pulsing rate. It’s like society on steroids: you live your whole life in public, maybe because your apartment’s a shoebox, or maybe because you actually like being around other people. Forget the stereotype: New Yorkers may be practical and straightforward, but they love being around one another, no matter how much they smirk. It’s an invigorating city to visit, whether you’re into the arts, food, fashion, architecture, history, media, parks and rec, business and industry, or just learning more about new cultures. People who live in New York are from all kinds of backgrounds, ethnically and geographically, and the style reflects that. Anything goes, and you should too.

How to dress

Locals who grew up in New York are used to the dynamic diversity, and those who had the guts to move there are confident enough to wear whatever they feel like. New York is a harsh town, and if you’re trying to impersonate someone else, everyone will know you’re faking it. When you’re trying to pack for one of the most fashionable cities in the world, always come back to your personal style. What do you love wearing, and what makes you feel comfortable but also confident? Pack your favorite clothes only, even if it amounts to just a few pieces.

Weather and fashion

After visiting New York countless times since I was a kid, I’ve come to the conclusion that the weather on that tiny island is different every time you get out of the subway. Depending on where you are in reference to the water, or maybe the weather on islands just changes more, but you’ve got to layer in New York, no matter what season. In the summer, it can be uncomfortably hot and sticky, but also suddenly very breezy and cloudy. Central air has permeated much of the city, but if you’re a visitor from the Deep South or a desert state, you might be surprised at how warm a lot of buildings are, either because they rely on open windows or don’t crank up the a/c enough.

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The calendar hasn’t switched us to fall yet, but Labor Day signals the official transition from summer to autumn, and what better way to celebrate than a bonfire? Say goodbye to the beach while welcoming crisp evening air and a cozy fire: it’s a favorite coastal tradition no matter which body of water is your neighbor (although, admittedly, Gulf Coasters probably experience more balminess than chill).

Pick your favorite bathing suit that you’re most sorry to pack away until spring, but make sure it’s something you’re going to be comfy in and can move around in all day and into the night. A versatile pair of cutoff shorts or chino shorts, plus a chunky cardigan will keep you covered and warm when the sun sets and you’re ready to grab the skewers.

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ALICE + OLIVIA ANDI BEADED DRAPED VEST $277.00

You guys already know how much we complain about the lack of seasons in Houston, but even if it’s still 90 degrees, the weather’s a little drier, the light has changed, and we’re ready to start dressing for fall. The easiest way to transition your wardrobe if the temperature’s lagging a little behind is to start with your shoes. Wooden-heeled clogs, brogues and oxfords, penny loafers, and booties are all great options that you can start wearing in September with cute socks and swingy dresses, and then pair with skinny jeans, trousers and tights until spring.

The over-the-knee boot and stiletto boots are still on our lust lists for the season, but if you’re looking for fall shoes for every day — at work, running errands, going to school, dashing through the airport — look for shoes with

• solid, stacked heels
• shorter shafts (or a real shoe, like an oxford)
• wedges if you want height — less balancing required!

They’re dressier and way cooler than tennis shoes and even flats, and while you may want to scoop up every pair (we’ve got about 10 bookmarked already), you really only need one. Lighter packing, more spending money, and no more band-aids!

LOTTO $129.00

SESSITA BOOTIE $124.99

MIA NORFOLK SHOE $49.00

ARCH $47.20

Looks like fall is here for many of us and with it comes fall showers.  Before you reach for that tradeshow umbrella, think about spreading a little cheer with a more fashionable choice.  It can make a rainy day just a little brighter for everyone.

Mosaic-Like Tiles $23.99

Music Lovers $34.99

Sunflower $30

Peacock $30

Pansies $30

New York, New York $30

Full Size Green Grass $65

Antique Rose $30

Fun Beach Scene $30

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by Renae Virata

Now that fall is almost upon us, it might be hard to put away those fabulous spring and summer dresses you’d waited all winter to wear.  Make the switch easy by making them a part of your wardrobe next season!  The key is smart layering.  Wear a turtleneck or long-sleeve tee underneath along with either tights or leggings.  For chillier days, cover up with a chic cropped leather jacket.  Balance the look with platform heels or your new fall booties.

Our favorite part of fall is mixing up textures and colors.  Don’t be afraid to mix a light jersey dress with a ribbed top and scarf.  Try maroon tights underneath a navy or bright green or blue dress (like the one below!).  Try a neutral gray or camel-colored cardiwrap over your dress and add a playful element with a bright yellow or red skinny belt.  Have fun this fall and see what outfits you can make up with what you have leftover from summer!

Here are some ideas to get you going.

Click on an item to learn more: TIBI Amazon Dress; Black Fashion Tights; Isabella Oliver Long-Sleeve Tee; Crocs Sessita Bootie

Click on an item to learn more: Single Rocker Dress; Doma Leather Jacket; Naughty Monkey Boot; Fluxus Scarf

Click on an item to learn more: Alice + Olivia Strapless Dress; Isabella Oliver Turtleneck; Isabella Oliver Leggings, Report Signature Booties

Hey, Travelistas! Wanna know what to wear for the weather? Just click on My Stylist and type in your location, date, and an occasion and let My Stylist do the rest. Join us on Facebook and Twitter for everything fashion and travel from WeareverTheWeather.com!

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by Renae Virata

Did you notice a little theme going in these last blogposts?  Well, fall is definitely here in the world of fashion, but many of our thermometers are still showing summer temps.  Luckily seeing all those new fall items that you think you can’t wear yet will help you take inventory of what you’ll need when the forecast starts showing truer signs of cooler weather.

So one way to make the transition between seasons now is by wearing clothes that straddle both summer and fall.  Let’s start with cardigans! You know we love talking about layers at WeareverTheWeather.com, so we can’t think of a better place to start.

Our favorite cardigans are short-sleeved with a little heft: They’re not quite thick but not paper-thin either.  They have texture, bold color, and fabulous details like embellishments, cool collars, or interesting plackets.  The best part is that you can wear them as light jackets to work or dress up a tank and skirt combo quickly.  Experiment with shorts, tights, and your favorite wedges or booties.  As the temperature drops, add a long sleeve tee, blouse, or button-down.  These combos will also add more dimension to your outfit and give you even more outfit options.  No more saying you have “nothing to wear!”

Here are a few of the ones we found that fit the bill.

Click on an item to learn more.  Then start creating your own fall looks with up-to-the-minute and right-for-your-weather pieces by clicking on “My Stylist” above. Enter your location and occasion and let My Stylist do the rest.

A little sweeter and in a cool mint green. Yum!

How scholarly and cozy at the same time is this?!

Totally rock-n-roll.

Cropped and soft with puffy sleeves.

by Renae Virata

We love that feeling when you just love, love, love a fabulous have-to-have for your wardrobe right off the bat.  That’s how we felt when we laid eyes on these flats by Dollhouse.  The chic boho feel of the colorful snakeskin texture with a border of silver pallets will make this your go-to shoe for most of your fall wardrobe.

Travelistas, this can be your favorite travel shoe, too – from the plane to site-seeing and everything in between.  Try ‘em on with minis, leggings, your new fall shorts, and your favorite skinny jeans.  And at $39.50, they’re a total bargain.

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by Renae Virata

With fall coming, it would be a shame to pack up all those summer clothes that you love so much.  But fear not!  You can make your wardrobe stretch across seasons with a few tricks.  We spotted one Travelista, Angel, who cleverly turned her summer smocked tube dress into a skirt! She balanced it with a crisp but feminine white blouse and then tied it all together with a fabulous wide belt.  The high waist keeps the skirt from looking dated.

This a great Polished but Relaxed look for:

• Business casual environments
• Lunch dates

Angel up close…and from the back. Lookin’ good…and ready for fall!