Need help in autumn dressing

I'm hopeless when it comes to autumn/winter dressing.I know how to dress up my kids, but not myself.
This morning, I stared at my wadrobe for 5 minutes and still have no ideas of what to wear. How can I look chic with layering, without feeling like a "Bah Zhang"?(Rice Dumpling) As I'm a real estate broker, I have to dress the conventional way. (Recently went to a networking event, every broker turned up in black suits. I'm the only one in white pants suit).
I ended up wearing a grey sweater, black pants and blazer.(boring)

Have been following Jane's blog for some fashion sense. Simply admire her chic, funky style. She looks great in almost every outfit! Oh yes, her mum is classic glamour too.
http://seaofshoes.typepad.com/
http://atlantishome.typepad.com/my_weblog/

If you have any more cool sites to share, let me know. I need more fashion guidance.