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The Perfect: Seasonal Switch-Over

Goodbye summer, hello autumn, let's go shopping.

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Welcome to "The Perfect," ELLE.com's weekly roundup where we lay out exactly what you'll need for the perfect outfit, shopping list, Saturday night, or whatever it may be. In a shopping landscape where the options are endless, consider it a complete snapshot of must-haves.

Post-Daylight Savings, there's no denying that fall is officially here. With it comes a need to take a look at the pieces you rely on regularly, from foundation to pullovers, and update to something ready for the changed weather. Saying so long to summer can be sad, but a reason to shop is always a cure for the cold-weather sads.

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Foundation

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Less outdoor time and weaker rays means you likely need to replace your regular foundation with a lighter hue.

NARS Velvet Matte Foundation Stick, $45; narscosmetics.com

SHOP

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Facial Oil

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Now's the time to sub in something richer for the lightweight moisturizer you used in summer. Our reco? Luxe oil.

Herbivore Phoenix Facial Oil, $88; herbivorebotanicals.com

SHOP

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Seater

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Your go-to piece of summer (denim shorts? the perfect flimsy sundress?) is about to cede the stage to a cozy basic.

Everlane Wool-Cashmere Rib Turtleneck, $125; everlane.com

SHOP

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Nail Polish

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If you've had your fill of fruit-punch brights, reach for a new dark from a just-released collection.

Essie "Dressed to the Nineties," $9; amazon.com

SHOP

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Booties

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The coolest way to wear white after Labor Day? Via high-shine ankle boots.

Reike Nen Ring Mid Booties, $410; shopbop.com

SHOP

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Lip Color

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Replace poppy lipsticks or flushed tints with something bolder.

Serge Lutens Beauté Water Lip Color, $65; barneys.com

SHOP

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Mask

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Drier weather can leave skin feeling meh. Give it some extra TLC to handle shifting weather with a moisturizing mask.

Omorovicza Midnight Radiance Mask, $125; omorovicza.com

SHOP

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