nicole scherzinger

The X Factor UK judge Nicole Scherzinger was spotted — or shall we say checkered — sporting a statement houndstooth coat that immediately caught our sartorial eye. The singer completed her latest London style with black skinny jeans, a black blouse, oversize round sunglasses, pointy booties with a stark white sole, and a bevy of gold baubles, including large hoop earrings. Houndstooth is one of those prints that comes back season after season, but it can very easily go the matronly route. But what we appreciate about Nicole's use of houndstooth is that it's every bit edgy and cool thanks to her use of two off-kilter accessories: exaggerated shades and killer shoes. Follow suit by matching up your houndstooth outerwear with equally smashing accoutrements to take your look from tame to traffic stopping.

Earlier this month, we spotted Nicole Scherzinger in a navy fur-panel coat and now the brunette singer worked a black-on-black fur-collar jacket while arriving at the X Factor rehearsal studios in London, proving one can never have too many fur-accented toppers. For her latest look, Nicole paired her statement jacket with a white contrast-collar blouse, black leather pants, and black ankle boots. Futuristic gold-rimmed shades, coordinating stud earrings, and a turquoise ring rounded up her edgy glam. Take a cue from Nicole and work a Fall-essential fur-collar topper into your mix.

Nicole Scherzinger worked a rich navy-and-black combo with suede fold-over Stuart Weitzman boots while shopping with a friend in London. The brunette stunner cinched a plush fur-panel navy coat over black skinny jeans and a basic white top, then upped the glam factor with a two-tone wide-brimmed fedora. Re-create this cool-girl combo with her exact boots, a fur-trim coat, black denim, and street-chic fedora for a lunch date with friends or swap the coat and denim for this Tahari fur-trim vest ($128) and a long-sleeve black dress for a feminine take on Nicole's badass London look.

Nicole Scherzinger strolled through London looking sophisticated in a tweed shorts suit with a sweet Peter Pan collar. Celebrities have fully embraced shorts suits, from classic pairings to cleavage-baring duos, but we particularly love the Fall-friendly fabric of Nicole's version. Her chunky platform booties and opaque tights complemented her cool-weather look, while her half-frame cat-eye shades, silver butterfly earrings, and simple ring added a touch of glam. Take a cue from Nicole and work a tweet shorts suit, platform ankle boots, and opaque tights for a posh and polished look this Fall.

During a night out in London, singer Nicole Scherzinger looked chicer than she's ever looked before in a black lace Dolce & Gabbana dress. Her ensemble reminded us that lace can be so sexy sometimes, especially when it has a peek-a-boo effect with your skin. If you have any upcoming special events this season, we recommend wearing a long-sleeved black lace dress for a classic, chic, and sultry vibe. The best part is that lace will likely never go out of style, and neither will the color black, so you will have a dress you can wear for years to come. Keep things simple by pairing your dress with black accessories or spice things up with a pair of saucy red heels or lips. Shop our long-sleeved favorite black lace dresses below to get started!

Celebs have been heating up beaches and hotel pools in all sorts of swimsuits, but we particularly love how Nicole Scherzinger and Kate Moss upped the swim stakes by rocking preppy gingham bikinis in lieu of sold colors. Ruffled numbers and strapless bandeaus are popular among Hollywood's hottest, but the playful gingham print is most refreshing. Nicole chose a classic black and white two-piece while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, while Kate opted for a red Western-inspired gingham number on holiday in St.-Tropez. Whether you're looking for a retro, girlie, or classic gingham bikini, we've got you covered, so shop our favorite gingham bikini picks to wear anywhere the sun is shining.