Allure & Warmth

Was there ever a more alluring piece of outerwear than a cape? Sure, coats are lovely, but capes are so elegant. Coats make me think of nothing but cold, while capes inspire images of Russian spies a la Bond girls, their intentions hidden behind their dark hoods, a satchel hanging from a leather gloved hand.

My favorite affirmation from the day I wore it? An older (well...much older) co-worker of mine said as I passed by "I love a cape. I had a cape when I was a girl.." in a wistful, reminiscent way, as though she was picturing herself in the early 50s, probably in something quite similar to the one I had on. I had to suppress a giggle, but not a smile.

wearing: cape-asos, jeans-gap1969, boots-gojane, bag-chinese night market

"Maybe if they all could be combined - art, rock and fashion. Those were always my favorite things."-Stephen Sprouse

Fads are the kiss of death. When the fad goes away, you go with it.

Wonder of wonders, I actually managed to sleep through my jet lag haze last night and get dressed like a human being this morning! Most of the outfit is comprised of clothes that I got while on my trip to China. My favorite newly acquired piece would definitely be this jacket. A camel coat is something I'd been contemplating for a while, and when I saw this version in the window display at H&M in Hong Kong I literally marched in, tried it on, and got in the checkout line!

The booties are my low-budget answer to the perfect shearling Burberry booties everyone's been obsessing over. Honestly, they're as comfortable as my Litas, and have a rugged quality that's perfect for marching around in the cold.

I realize this outfit is a little bit of a trend overload, but in my opinion, all the 'trends' that are so in style this season aren't really so "un-classic." Camel? Regardless of its ubiquity at the moment, it's not like camel won't be cool ever again. Military? It's popped up so often that I hardly think it's fair to say it'll soon be "out." A shearling aviator jacket is arguably a completely classic style

As for this Mulberry Alexa look-a-like? Well, let's just say that I hope someday it WILL be timeless. I love the style that much.

wearing: coat,dress-h&m, boots-gojane, bag-night market, scarf-f21

"Maybe if they all could be combined - art, rock and fashion. Those were always my favorite things."-Stephen Sprouse

Dare to Dream

I'm loving all these fuzzy, seventies, and shearling this week - I wouldn't tell you if mine weren't already on the way, but those perfect Burberry look-a-likes are from GoJane, and they'll only set you back $44.50. They definitely softened the disappointment I felt when I realized Andy from Style Scrapbook's perfect River Island ones were not available to US customers.

Sadly, it's not cold enough here to wear any of these clothes until after I return from my trip to China on Halloween. I've really started to detest the words "indian summer," especially after our temps reached 90 degrees today. I guess I'll just keep fantasizing about November...surely it'll have to be cold by then?

"Maybe if they all could be combined - art, rock and fashion. Those were always my favorite things."-Stephen Sprouse

find a job you like and you add five days to every week

So what I assume would be a pretty low-key weekend spent at home was anything but when a bunch of hometown friends showed up for a visit and made the weekend one very long marathon of a party (which was totally worth the lack of sleep I forced my body to endure Friday thru Sunday!)

Even though I slept a full 8 hours last night I still don't think it was quite enough catch up...I had a bit of difficulty keeping my eyes open today. I had some motivation to wake up and get going this morning though - it's finally cool enough to wear my fall clothes and my office is completely dress-up friendly.

Even my post-weekend exhaustion couldn't keep me from being excited about the fall weather we've been having. I've officially decided that I'm over bare legs and have completely reverted to wearing tights with anything shorter than mid-calf. This was, I suppose, my farewell to summer outfit (although I couldn't resist wearing my new fall accessories). Hellllooooo dreamy army green suede booties. Hiiii chevron striped mixed media satchel.

wearing: dress-bananarepublic, headband-loft, satchel-fossil, booties-gojane, necklace-f21

"Maybe if they all could be combined - art, rock and fashion. Those were always my favorite things."-Stephen Sprouse

everything in moderation - except shoes

Some of My Favorite Fall Shoes Under $150

One: Steve Madden Annton, $129

Two: GoJane Ruffle Heel, $21

Three: Chinese Laundry At Once, $69

Four: GoJane Cutout Bootie in Khaki, $34

and a video i think is adorable, also about shoes : )

"Maybe if they all could be combined - art, rock and fashion. Those were always my favorite things."-Stephen Sprouse