Essential #1: Skinny white pants—Break all the rules with these skinny white jeans and wear them well after Labor Day!
Sendro Drainpipe Jeans, $70, available at All Saints, 100 North Robertson Boulevard (at Alden Drive); 310-432-8484.
Essential # 2: Black embossed belt—This belt will go with anything and everything from little printed dresses and high-waisted trousers.
Croc-Embossed Belt, $20, available at Urban Outfitters, 1520 North Cahuenga Boulevard (at Sunset Boulevard); 323-555-1212.
Essentials #3: Leather vest—Since summer is still here, a leather vest is the ultimate transitional staple for the pre-fall season!
Twenty8Twelve Alanna Leather Vest, $455, available at Zappos.com.
Essential #4: Pink lipstick—Nothing goes with a tan and white jeans quite like a pretty pink pout.
NARS Lip treatment, $25, available at Barney's New York, 9600 Wilshire Boulevard (between South Rodeo and South El Camino Drive); 310-275-4211.
Essential #5: Lace-up heels—These are the ultimate summer-to-fall heels. Wear them with your favorite dresses now and keep them in rotation with some socks or tights in the autumn.
Peek-a-boo Slingback, $158, available at Madewell, 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard (at Century Park East); 310- 772-0428.