As we near the end of September, it’s officially time to start rearranging the closet for easy access to your favorite leather jackets, jeans and boots. And while you may have plans to stop by local shops for the latest, on-trend pieces, there is no shame in sticking to the staples you know and love when the weather cools down.
To get into the spirit of the season and uncover a little style inspiration, we chatted with some of the region’s most fashionable individuals about what they can’t live without as we move into fall. From locally bought attire to favorite tasty treats, here are the seasonal essentials of six stylists from NoVA and Washington, DC.
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Naina Singla, Style Expert and Wardrobe Stylist
Staple Clothing Pieces
Cardigan sweaters, trench coats and blazers. This season, your go-to pieces are all about layering, and these will instantly make your look fashion-forward.
Daily Beauty Products
I am trying to slowly incorporate more clean beauty products into my daily beauty routine. These are a couple that I love:
- Tata Harper Oil: I apply this beauty oil every morning and love how it smells and feels. It gives a nice glow and radiance.
- Vintner’s Daughter: This oil has a serious cult following. It’s an infusion of 22 active organic botanicals mixed with essential oils. It leaves my skin glowing and smooth.
- Caudalie Premier Cru: This is a great moisturizer to use in the evening. It leaves my skin perfectly nourished.
Favorite NoVA Shop
My go-to is Tysons Galleria for client needs and last-minute gifts, but one of my goals is to explore more of the local boutiques.
Apple cider or apple cider doughnuts?
Plain apple cider … warmed up, of course!
Cute or scary for Halloween?
Going to go with cute, because I still get easily scared.
Lauren Rothman, Styleauteur
Staple Clothing Pieces
Jumpsuits, over-the-knee boots and a Eugenia Kim fedora.
Daily Beauty Products
I’m loving clean beauty products lately, like First Aid Beauty Fab Skin Lab Retinol Eye Cream and Giovanni L.A. Hold Spritz as my fave hairspray. Also, I could spend all day in the beauty aisle at Mom’s Organic. (Its where I discovered Giovanni!) Plus, nothing beats all-day lip wear like Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kits.
Favorite NoVA Shop
I literally shop everywhere! Sometimes I may even be in Old Town, Mosaic and Tysons all on the same day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner-time shopping …
Starbucks pumpkin spice latte or Dunkin’ Donuts pumpkin spice latte?
Cuban coffee daily … three espresso with sugar.
Pumpkin carving or bobbing for apples?
Pumpkin carving.
Kara Allan, Style by Kara Allan
Staple Clothing Pieces
A fabulous pair of boots with a heel, a cute jacket that is both functional and stylish and a sweater dress to keep you cozy as the seasons transition.
Daily Beauty Products
MAC Natural Radiance Serum & Fix in lavender for extra moisture before and after applying makeup. Vaseline body oil—I get so dry in the winter. Dove’s new lavender soap, (it’s amazing). And for the lashes, Urban Decay’s Perversion Mascara.
Favorite NoVA Shop
Scout & Molly’s in Reston and Ballston.
Pumpkin beer or apple-flavored cider?
Duh, cider.
Pumpkin pie or apple pie?
Neither! Sweet potatoes with marshmallows.
Rosana Vollmerhausen, DC Style Factory
Staple Clothing Pieces
Gray, cropped straight-leg Madewell jeans, white Alice + Olivia collarless blazer, animal print flats, large hoop earrings.
Daily Beauty Products
Daily microfoliant from Dermalogica, Tata Harper Rejuvenating Serum, Aquaphor.
Favorite NoVA Shop
The Hive and The Shoe Hive.
Apple picking or corn maze?
Corn maze.
The trick or the treat?
Treat!
Kelly Kirchberg, Divine Style
Staple Clothing Pieces
Leather pants in a rich fall hue, such as fig or green. Snakeskin ankle boots and loafers, which dress up even basic denim and a T-shirt. Plus, you can add a Veronica Beard embellished blazer to a tee. From bold buttons to zippers and chains, this go-to piece dresses up any fall outfit.
Daily Beauty Products
YSL lip stain in berry deep adds the perfect glimmer in a fall hue. Metallic shadows, add a touch of glam to your fall look.
Favorite NoVA Shop
Tully Rector in Middleburg or Bishop Boutique in Old Town.
Cardigan or hoodie?
A cardigan is the perfect layering piece for fall, as there are so many ways to style it.
Apple picking or pumpkin picking?
The perfect way to spend the day is pumpkin picking … I love to decorate tables and dressers with white and fall-colored gourds.
Lindsey Evans, Lindsey Evans Studio
Staple Clothing Pieces
L’Agence Blouses and Frame Le High Flare denim.
Daily Beauty Products
A lip is always nice in the fall, and I like Bite Beauty because they’re safe. I’m also a big believer in dry shampoo! I’ve tried them all and my favorite is Batiste.
Favorite NoVA Shop
I love Intermix in Georgetown and The Hive in Old Town Alexandria.
Halloween or Thanksgiving?
Halloween, always! Brings out my past costume design experience.
Cashmere sweater or flannel?
Cashmere sweater. I used to be a flannel gal but now that I’m in my 30s, luxury is more important to me.
