Men have great options when it comes to shoes that transition from work to weekend.  One of the fall trends in men’s footwear is the chukka boot.  Chukka boots are ankle-length boots with two or three pairs of eyelets for lacing.  It combines understated style and comfort.  The body of the shoe wraps just below the ankle to provide the solid support of a high top and the freedom of a slip-on.  Some boots also include an extra padded collar and durable double stitch construction.  Chukka boots are usually made of calfskin or suede, however, some designers have a more exotic version using materials such as crocodile.

John Varvatos Filmore Chukka Lace-up Boots, $369

Frye Hudson Chukka Lace-up Casual Shoe, $168

Polo Ralph Lauren Lander Chukka, $59.00

Vane by Sebago Penny Keeper Chukka Boot, $150

FRYE Men’s Alex Chukka Boot, $157.95

While platform pumps are nothing new, there are certainly some new styles I’ve been lusting over lately!  We’re in the middle of our very first cold weekend in Los Angeles, and all of these would be perfect with a thick pair of opaque tights under a girly dress.  Fall, I’m ready for you!

1. Rock & Republic Chelsey Platform Pumps, $325

2. Aldo Destine Pumps, $90

3. Seychelles Gypsy Sandals, $95

4. MICHAEL by Michael Kors Heidi Platform Sandals, $150

5. Pour la Victoire Melia Pumps, $275

I am mildly obsessed with Tory Burch.  She has become one of my favorite designers, and I have a growing collection of Tory Burch bags that I am proud to show off as often as I can.  It’s easy to get hooked on Tory Burch bags because there are so many styles, textures and fabrics that change from season to season.  From canvas to straw, metallic leather, nylon and denim, beso has so many great Tory Burch bags to choose from.  My top 5 favorites are everyday bags with a twist:

Tory Burch Floral-Trim Channing Tote, $250 at CUSP

Tory Burch Hexagonal Tote, $347 at Tory Burch

Tory Burch Amanda Hobo, $465 at Tory Burch

Tory Burch Rayna Large Satchel, $595 at Net-a-Porter

Tory Burch Dafina Hobo,$465 at Tory Burch

One of my new favorite accessories is the leather cuff bracelet.  We have seen them in the past but none quite like the ones I found recently.  They look great layered with bangles or its own as a statement piece.  What I love most about this season’s leather cuffs is the versatility.  Some can be worn everyday, like the Fossil leather cuff, while others are the finishing touch to an evening look, like the Juicy Couture Stone Pyramid cuff. 

Fossil Leather Cuff, $42.00

Jessica Simpson Leather and Chains Cuff, $48.00 $27.60 (43% off)

Nine West Round Up Leather Cuff, $42.00

Juicy Couture Stone Pyramid Cuff, $98.00

Stein & Blye Leather Cuff, $38.00

Christine Cameron is a personal stylist, wardrobe consultant, and blogger.  She can be seen most recently in Glamour Magazine‘s September Issue.  Follow her fashion forays on My Style Pill.  Below, she exclusively shares her 5 Tips for Cleaning Out Your Closet:

1. Start by trying on everything in your closet.  However, before you begin, I recommend calling in a good friend who will be honest with you about what looks good and what doesn’t.  It will also help you spend less time on the items you wear every day (which should already fit well), and allow the focus to remain on the pieces that are tucked away in the back of your closet.

2. After you’ve tried everything on, you should be left with three piles.  One with the pieces you are going to keep, another with the items you are going to toss, and one with the pieces that need to be altered.  There are definitely articles of clothing that can be saved by just hemming a skirt or having a dress taken in or out.  It can really make all the difference in salvaging quality pieces, so don’t neglect that pile.

3. Once you have tackled your clothes, move on to your shoe collection.  As tough as this might be, throw away (or donate) any extremely painful shoes you own, or shoes you never wear, since the chance of you actually wearing them again is slim to none.  I know from experience that by hanging on to almost-never-worn-shoes for far too long, it only results in clutter. 

4. Donate.  Once you have completed the overall sorting process of your closet and have separated everything, I suggest donating items that are in good condition to The Salvation Army or the Goodwill.  Also, you can check your city’s listings to see if they have any other donation centers, and to see drop-off and pick-up times.

5. Put it all back.  Lastly, a large part of the overhaul process is how you put it all back in in your closet.  For me, organizing my closet by color makes the most sense to me.  But for others, it makes sense to divide closets by type of item, i.e. skirts, blazers, dress pants.  Do what works for you, but make sure you devise a system so that getting dressed becomes that much easier — and that much more fun!