10 smart ways to make the season-to-season transition from summer to fall.

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Summer Into Fall

Sure, kids are back in school and stores have stocked sweaters and boots -- but the temperature hasn't quite caught up yet. To look ready for fall without suffering in the lingering heat, try these ideas:

1. Layer. Try a summer tank under a tailored blazer, or a tee under a warmer cardigan. The bonus: If you get too hot, you can simply slip out of your top layer.

2. Mix fabrics. Fashion mavens love pairing a wooly skirt with a gauzy summer top.

3. Try hair accessories. Ornaments with a fall feel -- leather headbands, wooden barrettes, suede ponytail holders -- give simple summer separates an autumn look.

4. Deepen makeup. Fall's hallmarks are defined eyes and darker lips. With a few simple strokes of your makeup brushes, your look is transformed, no matter what you're wearing.

5. Retire very-summer basics. Sundresses and capri pants are best left for July and August. Switch up to a shift dress and a pair of ankle-length trousers.