PURPLE REIGN
Every few years, purple reappears in the fall/winter season as a popular color. This season – any shade will do: From dark grape tones to light lilacs and mauves, the color can be used as boldly, or as delicately, as your passion for purple allows. Here, we see it subtly incorporated into a men’s ensemble in a gray suit with a purple pinstripe. The shade is also showcased in the edgy print on this structural dress by Marithe et Francois Girbaud.

BOOTIE CALL
For gals this season, it’s all about the ankle boot or “bootie.” The versatile shoe is great with skirts or dresses, and adds a rock and roll touch to cropped pants, leggings or skinny jeans, making it the must-have splurge item for fall.

Arturo:
Franco Uomo gray suit with purple pinstripe, $1,188; aqua signature fit dress shirt, $225; silk bow tie, $85; Mezlan Read dress shoes, $325

Kristen:
Marithe et Francois Girbaud bungee dress, $1,140; Kate Spade suede ankle boot with patent leather trim, $450

WINTER WHITE
In fashion, rules are sometimes meant to be broken – and while we don’t want to condone the ultimate style sin (white shoes after Labor Day), there’s a lot of winter white around this season. And we’re not just talking shirts – dare to wear white in jackets with a military edge, or in long, flowing cardigans.

BOLD BOYS
For guys, a bold splash of color is a great way to ensure an outfit has impact. Here, we see a red and white dress shirt paired with some classic loafers in contemporary red leather. For gals, the bold color comes in the form of a classic red lipstick, which is the beauty-trend for fall.

HAREM GIRLS
Sure, not everyone can pull-off the harem style pants – a look that’s everywhere this season. But when toned down (such as in this pair of harem-meets-riding-pants), they make for a great casual/dressy outfit and pair perfectly with lots of layers and textures, such as this lace vest.

Kristen:
Marithe et Francois Girbaud sports chap pants, $435; Petit Bateau tank, $35; Majestic white sweater, $315

Arturo:
Red and white signature fit dress shirt, $225; aqua cufflinks, $115; Franco Uomo distressed boot cut jean, $195; Bacco Bucci Ramo red loafers, $195 Lili Petrus lace macramé vest, $546; Manolo Blahnik tweed buckle pump, $775

Where to Buy:
Men’s Attire and Accessories: Franco Uomo, 333 Santana Row, Ste. 3110, San Jose (408) 260-9868; Westfield Valley Fair, 2nd floor, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 247-2121 www.francouomo.com
Women’s Attire: Blu, 475 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 322-2510 www.cielo-boutique.com
Women’s Shoes: Footcandy, 356 Santana Row, Ste. 1010, San Jose (408) 557-8787 www.footcandysj.com

ALL ABOUT ACCESSORIES
This season, a lot of people only have the budget for a few new items. So the trick is to pick up some accessories that will revitalize last season’s basics. Think a bold scarf, belt or colorful bag to add a new lease of life to a plain black dress; a colorful necktie, eye-catching pair of cufflinks or perhaps a striking brooch to add flair to a blazer and shirt ensemble; or a few pieces of unique, whimsical jewelry to add some fresh flash to your wardrobe.

		Bosart mesh cuff, $135 at Alta Fine Contemporary Clothing, 1342 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 288-5940
		Zipper rosette brooches, $55 at Blu, 475 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 322-2510 www.cielo-boutique.com
		Melie Bianco fringe bucket bag, $78 at Bella James, 1151 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 292-0000 www.bellajames.com
		David Donahue sterling silver cufflinks, $150 at Nordstrom, 550 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 323-5111; Westfield Valley Fair, 2400 Forest Ave., San Jose (408) 248-2180 www.nordstrom.com
		Joli Jewelry found objects brooch, $62 at Alta Fine Contemporary Clothing, 1342 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 288-5940
		Brighton men’s studded leather belt, $43 at Details Clothing, 1322 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 286-5555 detailsclothing.com
		Mercanti Fiorenti men’s wing tips, $129.95 at DSW, 3530 Steven’s Creek Blvd., San Jose (408) 423-8044; McCarthy Ranch Marketplace, 158 Ranch Dr., Milpitas (408) 586-8962 www.dsw.com
		Crinkled black silk scarf (tie-dye with dots), $55 at Ayurvastram, 334 State St., Ste. 105, Los Altos (408) 368-3824 www.ayurvastram.com