Autumn elegance: fall glamour sparkles with textured tweed and a splash of sequins for a look that's flawlessly chic

Shape, Sept, 2005 by Marili Forastieri

Isn't She Lovely

Look simply elegant in sensuous satin. Chaiken sateen sphere dress, $374. R.J. Graziano bracelet, $110. Chanel "Paris Tokyo" shoes, $2,160.

Opposite: Celine satin dress, $1,275. Suzanne Couture Millinery peachnetted face veil, $150. Tejani gold and cubiczirconia round earrings, $110. S. Auftig "Estrella" gold flower cuff, $4,600. Mary Frances silk beaded bag, $164.

Previous spread: Monique Lhuillier paisley-print chiffon gown with jeweled bodice, $4,950.

Beauty note Keep your skin silky-smooth with a nourishing body moisturizer like SkinMilk Body Cream, $5, with white pond lily and comfrey extracts to leave skin feeling fresh.

Rhapsody in Bloom

Make summer seem endless with soft touches of silk and velvet. Burberry London brown double-breasted wool coat, $795; velvet devore blouse, $365; green stretch flannel pants, $295; and brown velvet hat, $165. A.P.C. dark brown leather stacked-heel boots, $585.

Opposite: Polo Jeans Co. Ralph Lauren ruffle blouse, $98. R.J. Graziano pearl and rhinestone clip-on earrings, $75.

Beauty note Soft touches of eye color can instantly create a romantic look. We like Origins' crease-resistant, vitamin E-rich eye shadow, $12.50, in Peacock, a fabulous turquoise. Top off by adding a hint of gleam on your brow bones with Origins' Halo Effect in Gold Leaf, $12.50, a shimmery nude.

In Her Element

Timeless tweed effortlessly transforms from sophisticated to free-spirited. Monique Lhuillier beaded cashmere shell, $1,430, and tweed slim skirt, $815. R.J. Graziano pearl and rhinestone clip-on earrings, $75. Liza Shtromberg for Fragments smoky quartz ring with hammered silver band, $148.

Opposite: Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti lace top, $395. MaxMara plaid "Prince of Wales" trousers, $370. Donna Salyers' Fabulous-Furs faux-fur scarf, $39. R.J. Graziano faux sapphire and rhinestone earrings, $75. Rafe New York "Sunset Boulevard" kitten heels, $280.

Beauty note Spritz yourself with an elegantly fresh fragrance like Soul by Curve Eau de Parfum Spray, $45 for 50 milliliters, with floral notes of blue tiger lily, tuberose and freesia.

Age of Innocence

Ladylike appeal gets playful with ruffles and pleats. Armani Collezioni strapless ruffled dress, $2,100. Suzanne Couture Millinery black nylon and velvet headband, $350. Tejani sterling-silver and crystal necklace, $290.

Opposite: Calvin Klein Collection dress, $2,695, and snakeskin ankle-strap heels, $570. Chaiken tourmaline oversized wool trench, $598. Tejani emerald, ruby, sapphire and gold necklace with rope, $560.

Beauty note Give your locks lush curls with L'Oreal's Shine Curl Leave-In Spray, $15.50, which hydrates waves without weighing them down. See Buyer's Guide, page 238, for retail information.

FASHION DIRECTOR: KRISTINA FERRANTE COLEMAN.

HAIR: RICHARD BLANDEL/B-AGENCY.COM.

MAKEUR: STEPHANIE-SCHUMANN.COM FOR YSL. SHOT ON LOCATION OUTSIDE PARIS, FRANCE.

Photography by Marili Forastieri