Fall Favorites

There are a few fall pieces I picked up this year that have quickly become fan favorites. Not only am I smitten with them but they elicit a "where did you get that" from friends and strangers alike. So should I hoard them to myself? Nope, I'll share.

First up, these burgundy and black suede pumps with studded ankle straps from Sam Edelman. I got them at the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale and wasn't quite sure how they would stand up with my fall closet. Turns out, these bad boys go with EVERYTHING.

Next, a co-worker introduced me to a new Chicago boutique, Mulberry and Me. I wandered in one day not expecting anything special but I was wrong. I stumbled on two great fall (and beyond) staples.

When I walked in the sales girl draped this luxurious black cashmere wrap around me. I twirled around in the mirror admiring it's simplicity and elegance. Then I looked at the price tag, yikes. This is definitely an investment piece. It took me a few weeks to decide if I really wanted it and I'm so glad I did it. I've warn this on every plan trip, cold office day and windy Chicago morning.
Warren and White cashmere wrap

I also spied a pair of druzy stud earrings. These are simple and fairly small, yet add just the right amount of pop to a fall ensemble. They also come in an array of colors.

Last but not least. In my continued love of all things burgundy this season, I kept my eye out for a small crossbody bag. Truth be told I was hoping to find a Celine inspired bag and the Michael Kors Bedford in Cinnabar was spot on. It fits everything without becoming a big heavy bag (I have plenty of those), and unhooks to become a clutch. It's still newer in my rotation but magically goes with everything.

As the Chicago winter starts to blow in I'm dreaming about a new winter coat and this Reiss coat is an absolute winner. I've been thinking about this investment for a while. I'm leaning toward the navy.

Leather Punch

I love leather jackets. When I was younger, I use to go into my mother's closet and pull out all of her coats to play dress up. She had a collection of beautiful coats. I remember plaid ones, suede jackets and a gorgeous trench that I still rock today. She also had this really special leather bomber that I wish was just a little bit bigger. On my 13th birthday she got me my first leather jacket. Man, did I feel cool.

I've been thinking about investing in a new leather jacket for a while. Haven't found the perfect one yet, but this one Blake's wearing is pretty close to what I'm searching for.

On the Horizon

Today I came across one of the most beautiful garments I've seen this season and my heart just about stopped. It was stunning. This beautiful cotton and silk winter coat by Kelly Wearstler is drop dead gorgeous.I don't think I can live without it. Here's to hoping a sale comes along soon.

Have a great weekend!

There is NO bad weather, only BAD clothing

Someone told me this as I got on my flight to Scotland this summer. Needless to say I was horribly clothed for Scotland in June. Don't be fooled, it's still cold then.

With this thought in mind I ventured out to Zara last week in the rain and scored two very weather appropriate fall pieces. I love them so much I can't wait to wear them. Well..... maybe a few more weeks :)

First up, adding some color to fall. I personally am head over heels for orange this season (orange you glad I didn't use a silly joke, haha, too much?) I picked mine up from Zara (have you heard they have online shopping now), but I also love these.

 

 images 1,2,4,5 from glamour, image 3 from nordstrom

Next up, I was trying on some blazers, because I love nothing more then a good blazer. On a whim I grabbed a snake print blazer with a black collar. As soon as I put it on I knew. It had to be mine. The picture online doesn't look like much, but it's incredible. The fit, the feel, the fabric! I almost fainted in the dressing room. So now I'm going to embrace me some snake prints! Here's what I'm liking.

1) The Zara Blazer

2) An Ann Taylor Scarf

3) Top Shop Heels

4) Nordstrom Crossbody

Hope you are having a good week!

So Long Sweet Summer

It's cold and rainy here in DC. I'm trying to get excited for fall, but before I let go of summer a few last minute favorites.


Love, love, love this pink blazer from Zara.

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Lovely Marc Jacobs scalloped flats. I could pull these off for fall, right?

 

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The amazing SJP, she can pull off anything.

 

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But as much as I love summer, I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw this DVF coat. I'm on the search for a new coat now. There is hope for me yet!

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