Fall is just around the corner, and since I had the fun opportunity to take a shopping trip to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (up to 40% off— I was on Cloud 9!), I made sure to get my fill of next season’s must-have apparel. Dark colored pencil skirts, mod shift dresses, peplum tops, leather jackets, and wool cardigans all caught my eye, but as someone who spends half their weekends walking around windy and hilly San Francisco, my choices leaned more towards practical, everyday wear that’s classic.

I put together a list of my top four Fall 2012 must-haves. This list is definitely for the casual dressers who like to splurge on classic pieces and save on the trendier items. And no worries about the colder Fall weather— I’ve got you covered!

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