{Fall Work Clothes: cookiemag.com}

{The Picky Pair} has a special fondness towards Cookie Magazine. It's such a refreshing spin on parenting, and actually has articles that we find time to read. from start to finish! We had to share their vision of fall fashion - we loved it! So as you stock up on your kids' back-to-school essentials, it's likely that the {daunting} thought of what you should be wearing has slipped your crowded mommy mind. Cookie suggests that a great coat, a cool dress, and a few knockout accessories {like the PP's standard scarves} should be all it takes to jog your memory.




Yulee sunglasses, $30, Liz Claiborne, Macy's. Dakota Anita tweed coat, $550, J. Crew. Sophia chiffon dress, $246, McGinn, Nordstrom, (800) 695-8000. Triple Zip satchel, $398, Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan. Swoon pumps, $315, Stuart Weitzman,Endless.

THE DRESS

A draped neck turns the standard shift into a lucky find. Stretch-wool flannel sheath (available in October), $159, Talbots.
THE COAT

Feeling bold? Rock this go-for-broke shade of red without, well, going broke. Red coat (available in October), $129, Guess, Dillard's
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THE COAT

Slightly puffed sleeves and an unexpected hue soften the utilitarian edge of this military riff. Retro Doll coat in scarlet, $370,Twinkle by Wenlan.
THE COAT

Together, luxe bouclĂ© and gold-bauble buttons lend instant polish to whatever you've got on underneath—even your BFF black leggings. Aimee coat in Petrol, $685, Milly, Togs, (203) 972-2871.
THE COAT

The classic camel is updated with an off-center closure, elegant cuff detailing, and a standout collar.Wool Amanda coat, $698, Tommy Hilfiger, (888) 866-6948.
THE DRESS

Interlocking panels and a metallic sheen will make you excited to go to the office. Twist-front dress, $300, Karen Walker, Pearl Wonderful Clothing, (707) 963-3236.
THE DRESS

Showstoppers like this make you feel unstoppable. Red dress, $535, Strenesse Gabriele Strehle, Gretta Luxe, (781) 237-701
THE DRESS

Frilly, feminine, and (go ahead and exhale) forgiving. Oval-print sheath dress, $180, Ann Taylor.