Fall Wishlist - Part 1

Well, we're heading into fall again.  Let's face it, the fall season is a style blogger's dream.  This transitional season accommodates all the best aspects of summer and winter, plus adds its own flair.  Throw in that feeling of anticipation that is drilled into us by 12-20 years of first days of school, complete with a brand new set of shoes, shirts, pants, skirts and dresses?  How could you NOT associate Fall with the most significant wardrobe change of the year?

Well with New York Fashion Week happening and the blogger community getting all riled up about new styles, trends and whatnot, I've been jonesing to add a few things to my wardrobe for the upcoming season.  I may not get them all, but a girl can dream, can't she?

Chambray Shirt

Chambray's been a pretty big thing all year, but there's something about crisp, fall air that I associate with cowboys.  And cowboys, of course, wear denim shirts all the time!  And since we know that denim matches, well, EVERYTHING, how could you go wrong with a button up on some jean-ish shade?

My search for this one is actually over.  I found one at Target that has army pockets on the chest and roll up sleeves like the one above and I LOVE it.   In fact, you'll see it on the blog for today's outfit, haha.

Anyway, you can find some good options like the one above at Target here (comes in light and dark), Old Navy here and J Crew here.

Red Pants

The red pants trend has been just a BIG FREAKING DEAL this year and I've been wanting some for a fair bit of time.  The added bonus for petite women is that ankle length pants are hitting retailers in a big way -- 29" inseam?  Yes please! I'm thinking that I might want a skinny pair, though a trouser style wouldn't be so bad either.  

The ones pictured above have a 29" inseam by J Brand and can be found here.  I'm also loving these ones by AG here.  A nice, cheaper version from Express is sold here, and if you're down with the trousers, check out the J Crew Minnies here. 

Leather Jacket

This may just be wishful thinking, but in the last year or so, I've been wanting to get a nice, classic leather jacket.  Ideally, it would be a bomber or motorcycle style in camel or cognac.  There's nothing like a woman wearing a leather jacket that is form fitting -- it's just so chic and can go with pretty much anything!  Now if I can just allocate enough funds to manage the price...

Check out this high end version sold at Neiman Marcus here, a fancy Coach one here and one by Michael Kors here.

Flat Lace up short boots

I'm loving the lace up booties look with a shorter skirt/dress and tights or over skinny jeans.  Like a leather jacket, it's a great way to up the edge factor on an urban outfit or add a rugged feel to a more feminine one.  I'd love a flat pair in black. 

Check out the pair pictured above at ASOS (on sale!) here, and an awesome brown pair by Sam Edelman here, an ASOS spin here and an in-your-dreams Chie Mihara pair that is neither flat nor short here.

Part 2 still to come!  I may not get all of these this year, but that's what makes fashion so fun -- there's always next time! What are you pining for on your fall wishlist? Share in the comments!

Spring 2011 Anthro Wish List

Let's take a look at what's on my Anthropologie wishlist this season...

 

Alfresco Tunic, $98 

This would be amazing with shorts, leggings and all sorts of shoes.  The cowl neck detail is a nice touch. 

Skylark Blouse, $88

I love the simplicity of this top.  It could stand alone in the summer and be layered under all sorts of things in the cooler seasons.  Totally looks slimming, don't you think? 

 

First Light Skirt, $128 

This skirt just looks like summer!  You get the coverage, the pinstripes, the fresh look and the neat creasing that comes with Eva Franco offerings.  

Sprightly Shirtdress, $118

Anthro has really turned me on to shirt dresses.  They're so easy to wear alone, as a "shirt", belted, dressed up, dressed down, whatever!  And green plaid?  Sign me up!

Anadyomene Cardigan, $88

I love a good short sleeve cardigan, and this teal so great.  The sweet heart collar is just a nice touch along with all the piping. 

Hanging Gardens Cardigan, $118

The greenness of this with the grey is totally me and I really just want to get my hands on this on sale. 

Spectator Espadrilles, $138

I saw these in the San Francisco Anthropologie a few months ago and I LOVE these.  They make you're feet look tiny and I could totally rock these after summer with the right tights.  

Who knows if I'll really spring for all these, but a girl can dream, can't she?  What are you looking at this season?

OOTD: Just Behind the Curve

Today was one of those days.  I stayed up late last night to watch Black Swan with the roomies (can we say: CREEPERS!)  This led to me waking up late for work and being pretty sleepy for the duration.  I actually got enough sleep, but you know how it is when you have an extremely long period of stress?  You work and work and work and ignore the needs of your daily life, so that by the time you’re able to come up for air, you’re tired no matter how much rest, good food and exercise you have? That’s where I am readers, I finished a major project this week and have been playing catch up with my life the last couple days.  As one of my coworkers said, it takes a week or so to become human again. 

Though I enjoyed my time as an elf, thank you.

Today’s outfit was a bit hacked together, and I’m not sure if I like it or not.  Plus, my hair!  Horrendous :/.  I am starting to like my blue door as a backdrop a lot though.  Anyway, I’ll let you be the judge:

Outfit Details

Cardigan: Banana Republic

Shirt: Anthropologie Ric Rac Wind Rippled Tee

Pants: Anthropologie AG Stevie Cords

Shoes: Steve Madden

I’m pretty sure this weekend will be devoted to laundry, cleaning and the like.  Though the BF and I do have 3 parties to go to tomorrow.  I haven’t had a party to go to in like, 3 months, and then all my friends decide to have separate ones on the same day? It’s a conspiracy.  Obviously.

This weekend I will be pulling my 30 for 30 picks.  I have about 27 pieces picked out and am hemming and hawing about the last few.  Maybe after I do my laundry and pick up my dry cleaning, I’ll have a good idea of what I want to do.  

And finally, I went to the mall today and picked up this (50% off sale price! Yay! Final sale? Boo):

JCrew Moss Tweed Mini (sold out online)

And this (I'm not sure I'll ever completely grow out of Forever 21):

 Forever 21 Swiss Dots & Lace Top, $17.80

Lace and Tweed! And I literally stopped in front of the JCrew display and stared at this skirt for 2 full minutes.  Like a kid in a candy store:

Aurora Tweed Pencil Skirt, $118

I want!  Guess I'll have to stalk for sale though, that price hurts.  I love tweed!  And orange! Think of all the wonderful springy outfits!

Anyway, that’s all for now.  Thanks for stopping by, see ya tomorrow!