What makes someone’s style stand out? When deciding who to include in our annual Women of Style issue, we considered several factors, including individuality, a knack for mixing unexpected pieces, elegance and a true L.A. connection. Luckily, Los Angeles is filled with innately chic women who understand that dressing well is more than wearing a head-to-toe look from a single luxury designer. Instead, the fierce females on these pages—like Clare Vivier, Sharon Chuter, Noelle Wolf, Natalia Benson and more—have confidence, intuition and creativity that inform how they dress. Speaking of, the items below are getting me excited for L.A.’s slightly cooler fall weather. Who doesn’t love a little wardrobe boost?