PERFECT 10

Shopping for Fashion Week

by Karla Martinez de Salas

Believe it or not, I didn't own a single perfecto jacket until I got this beautiful floral one from ...

The New York shows are less than two weeks away and the weather is still freezing—but it’s not too early to pick up a few Spring 2014 pieces to brighten up your mood or just your look!

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Believe it or not, I didn’t own a single perfecto jacket until I got this beautiful floral one from Erdem, which is great for layering over a million turtlenecks or under a heavy coat until spring.

Erdem jade floral-print nappa leather biker jacket, $5100, net-a-porter.com.

2

If you are going to buy one piece for spring, make it a pleated skirt.

Massimo Dutti pleated midi skirt, $98, massimodutti.com.

3

I think the new Tamara Mellon bags are great for spring—and they come at a great price.

Tamara Mellon Diglam elaphe-trimmed leopard-print calf hair tote, $1095, netaporter.com.

4

I am always on the search for new denim pieces—so I was thrilled to find these great fitting patchwork jeans from Paige.

Paige Cara zip jean, $229, paigeusa.com.

5

I have not yet succumbed to writing notes on my new iPad, but I use it for just about everything else during fashion week. On the go, I need to keep it protected with a chic cover like this one from Coach.

Coach iPad folio in Saffiano leather, $178, coach.com.

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These boots have been on my mind since I first laid eyes on them in June—mainly because I can wear them with tights now during fashion week and then bare legs come spring!

Gianvito Rossi cutout suede sandals, $1450, net-a-porter.com.

7

A good cocktail dress is a must during fashion week— this number can go from day to night with ease.

Tibi printed stretch-cotton mini dress, $435, net-a-porter.com.

8

These earrings make a statement without weighing you down.

Jacquie Aiche earrings, $1315, jacquieaiche.com.

9

Grin and fake it with this great teddy bear coat from Stella McCartney.

Stella McCartney Bryce faux fur coat, $1883, mytheresa.com.

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Sneakers were weirdly all over the couture runways (Chanel, Dior) and I am now obsessed with them. I’ll get my fix asap with these metallic sneakers from Lanvin.

Lanvin holographic leather sneakers, $695, netaporter.com.