I saw this street style look while looking at Elle.com’s Street Chic: Milan Fashion Week photographs. To me, this look epitomizes perfect fall 2008 style and incorporates a handful of trends- fringe bag, peep-toe boots, sleeveless vest and colored tights- without being excessive or looking like a fashion victim:

This is my own recreation of this sublime, ultra-chic look:

A sleeveless jacket, like this super-versatile style from Mason, is the defining piece in this look. While not as much as a stand-out piece as the blue Yves Saint Laurent the woman is wearing above, the simple cut and black color mean you can wear it many different ways throughout the season.

I found this great tank dress and had it bookmarked before I even realized it is the same Mason dress photographed under the sleeveless jacket above. It was meant to be.

The steel grey of these Hue tights are almost a perfect match for the tank dress above and together they’ll elongate your silhouette. A diminutive 5′1″, this is often a factor when picking out my outfits, and should be for you as well.

This fringed hobo from Vanessa Bruno is gorgeous and a big step in taking this look from so-so to absolutely perfect.

A pop of color in the form of a super cute peep-toe bootie from Stuart Weitzman adds a playful element to the look. Jewel tones are perfect for fall and winter, and you’ll be surprised at how many outfits this color will work with. They’ll take a simple black tank dress to a whole other level.

Top it all off with my favorite basic sunglasses, the Ray Ban Wayfarer in black.

Voila! A great fall look inspired by street style. The best thing about these pieces is that, although great when paired together, any one of them can be mixed and matched with pieces you already own to update your wardrobe for fall.

Image Source: Elle.com