Fall beginnings
Bass Two Tone Saddle Boot – Skinny Suspenders – tapered trousers
Matt Bernson Gitanes – clusters of gold ring
Gerald & Stewart Cape – Mayflower top – Alexander Wang Duffle
Hello friends. It’s been a while since I unloaded some shopping urges on you! Fall has a way of making so many of us catch the shopping bug though, no? Even though the new year is months away, the fall always feels like the start of a new year, a leftover school days feeling. As a kid, I remember thinking each new school year that I’d transform myself into someone cooler with a new wardrobe. It makes me cringe thinking about some of my first-day of school outfit choices! While my motives are different than back then, I still give my wardrobe a bit of a re-vamp each fall. This year I’m stocking up on more pleated pants than jeans, basic t’s with more interesting details in cotton and silk, and giving suspenders a try. (In a non-hipster manner, I promise you. Think Annie Hall.) I’m still a sucker for lace-up boots and capes, and I’m still on an epic quest for a new bag. The Alexander Wang bag is way the heck out of my price range, but the color and material is perfect. (Not to mention I’m not a fan of the spikes on the bottom you can’t really see in this photo.) Anything new you’re trying out/wanting this fall?
update: links are fixed! I was brain-dead when coding this last night, apparently.
August 24th, 2010 at 10:09 am
I too have dreaded memories of the first-day-of-school-outfit. I wanted leggings but my mom got me chinos from the gap. With pleats! I really want to try high, slouchy boots and floral dresses this year. Though I may need to have that cape as well. ASAP!
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August 24th, 2010 at 10:24 am
I love trying to change my look for fall too! Usually I seem to chicken out, but this year I am hoping to infuse more of a minimalist japanese style into my wardrobe: subtle neutrals, boxy dresses and lots of layers. Kinda wish I could pull off the chunky socks and clogs/sandals look, which would be a big departure for me. We’ll see how brave I am! …not very. :)
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August 24th, 2010 at 10:32 am
I love those boots! This autumn I am finally getting out my old saddle boots from when I used to ride and I’m planning on wearing them in daily outfits but mine aren’t as cute – just plain black.
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August 24th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Oooh I can’t wait for fall. I’ve already done a bit of shopping, I do this thing where I stockpile new items and then break them out on the first day of school. Slightly lame, I know, but this year will be my last “first day of school” so I’ll hang on to it while I can. My big new thing are these pants: http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/pants/novelty/PRDOVR~25507/25507.jsp
They are so not my normal style, but they are so freakin’ comfortable. The sales lady at J.Crew totally sold me on them. Oh, and I also found a pair of Acne highwaisted jeans on sale, another style totally out of my comfort zone. Eeep! I hope it’s cold enough on the first day of school to break my new clothes out.
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August 24th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Love these picks! I’m an east coast transplant living in Los Angeles and every September I find myself itching for the fall weather. I’m looking to pick up a new leather bag and some vintage blazers for whatever transitional weather we have coming to CA.
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August 24th, 2010 at 11:23 am
I love the boots and cape! I’ve been looking for a wool cape in the $100-$150 range… no luck thus far.
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August 24th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Perfect fall picks! #1 on my list is a pair of lace-up boots. I actually have a pair of pleated high-waisted trousers – with suspenders! Can’t wait to pull them out again.
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August 24th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Suspenders are great! Can’t wait to hear/see how they work out for you. I used to wear suspenders when I was 12 or so. I actually wore a pantsuit with a matching hat to school. I was way cooler back then.
Also, those shoes look they’re almost chalkboard or something! It’s blowing my mind a little bit.
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August 24th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Those Matt Bernson shoes are absolutely amazing! Great find! I am going to start saving up for them right now!
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August 24th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
I’m super into the duck boots! Totally on my fall list. I’m also down with simplicity and silk: just got a very plain, classic silk dress and I’m absolutely in love with it. Now if it would only stay cold!
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August 24th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Yes! I’ve been keeping my eyes open for skinny suspenders and now a cape!? I love it!
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August 24th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
those trousers! and the ring…
p.s.: do you have zara in the u.s.? they have very similar navy blue trousers in the store at the moment. beautiful and totally affordable.
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August 24th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Yes, Kristina, I own them, in fact! :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/shespeaksoceans/4819214477/ I would have included them instead in this round-up if Zara had an e-shop!
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August 24th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
i really like that mayflower top — i usually hate polo styles, but this one is great.
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August 24th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
those boots at that ring aaaahhhh!!!!
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August 24th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Yes! Fall always gets me lusting for new things. I think I need lots pf new cardigans. I’d like some layerables and a dress or two. And boots, boots, boots!
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August 25th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Funny you mentioned that. I also remember planning my 1st day of school “making me cool” outfit. I remember in 6th grade I wore suspenders and it was a big hit, haha! I’ve been wanting to wear them again but I’m not sure how to work it, especially ‘cause I’m curvy. But if you find some nice suggestions please share :)
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August 25th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Good lord, coveting that ring and the blouse directly underneath. This fall I’m feeling slouchy socks with my desert boots, new flat black ankle boots that I in no way can afford http://bit.ly/cOXM9Q, and ANOTHER pair of boots I just acquired from Urban Outfitter that remind me of these boots you’re posting- I might even like those more! http://bit.ly/dm94ij
See also: boots on the brain, and no more shopping for me until the new year.
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August 25th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Those boots look amazing for a winter in Pittsburgh! I’ve been looking for a while for the perfect pair…
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August 25th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
I like this classy suspender idea….
For me, I’m hoping to wear oxford or wedge booties, slouchy dress pants, chinos, wool cardigans, and oversized belted dresses.
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August 25th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
I could have lived in my sweet forgetfulness for a few more weeks…a bit like, ‘wake me up when September ends’, only that the reasons differ, though I doubt whether mine be less dramatical…I simply dislike the cold…
For a sunny Autumn! Best!
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August 26th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Um…I totally want that $218.00 cape. This is not healthy for me.
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August 26th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
i’m gonna try thigh highs. eek!
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August 27th, 2010 at 3:09 am
that rock!!! (gold ring)
i couldn’t help but gasp..
j.
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August 27th, 2010 at 11:54 am
That ring! And those trousers! Love ‘em…
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