Over the weekend, Alexis Bittar gave SF an intimate look at his Fall collection. Afterward, we caught up with the designer to talk jewelry essentials and his favorite pieces. The design genius has been busy — super busy — balancing editorial demands, the launch of his Spring collection, as well as a fine jewelry line to come. So, when we found ourselves with a moment to pick his brain, we couldn't help but ask what the jewelry guru might recommend for us. Granted, there's a part of us that just wants to dress up in one of the head pieces he's designed for Lady Gaga, but in terms of wearability it may not be our best bet. Instead, click through to see which jewels Alexis Bittar would select for your workday, date night, and beyond — then peruse the gorgeous baubles.

As much as we love a statement piece, it's really the basics that get us through our daily grind. That said, we compiled the best essentials for you to shop for Fall. A classic white button-down shirt gets a slight revamp, pumps get to the point, the perfect (and affordable) trench coat, and timeless handbags. Peruse the slideshow to see our top 15 basics for Fall.

We've collaborated with fabulous shopping site Piperlime, curating our favorite picks from its impressive stock of fashion and accessories. We shared the major trends that inspired our editor picks. Still, we know we can do more, like answer that age-old question, "But where do I wear that?" We took five commonly asked questions and answered them with five foolproof looks from our curated picks on Piperlime. We've all been in these situations, so click to see what our answers are for what to wear on important occasions.