The hot ticket for this Fall: A killer handbag in a dramatic shade. We fell in love with this 3.1 Phillip Lim ($ 475). The gorgeous ultra-violet color makes the frantic, day-to-night-transition an easy task. Tie a scarf around the handle to give it a daytime chic look; at night, pair this “it” acessory with a little black dress

In any case, pop some color in your wardrobe, and let your style do the talking!

Photo: CUSP Georgetown