Fall Find

Fall Find! yes, I do plan on extending this "fall" alliteration trend (Autumn Alliteration!) as long as possible (hopefully you caught my previous post: Feelin' Fall)... ANYWAY: Recently, while indulging my online "window shopping" addiction I stumbled across a fairly new (2006), and local (to the SF Bay Area - Emeryville, CA) online boutique: Nasty Gal, which stocks new and vintage styles.  I've never ordered from them at this point, but I'm definitely a fan of the website, I certainly recommend it as a source for styling inspiration.

lace top, faux-fur jacket, trench, striped skirt, floral dress, romper

Of course any advocate of short skirts and knee-highs is a friend of mine... just not a look I ever get sick of.  Speaking of short skirts, how old is too old to pull one off?

A very yucky birthday is fast approaching (I've never been so old!) and it's had me wondering about dressing one's age, and when that becomes something one has to consider.  No, I am not an obese grandmother of ten running around in mini-rompers and knee-highs, but still, at what point should this sort of thing become a concern??
Tell me honestly, darling readers, I need your input!

Hope you enjoyed the looks above, and I hope I did not offend any obese grandmothers... any grandmother reading my blog is officially awesome and has my full support in mini-romper wear... You go Grandma! xo, Caitlin

Feelin' Fall

Fall has always been my favorite season to dress for.  Summer is lovely, and I definitely enjoyed this past one which seemed uncharacteristically warm, and supplied weeks of sundress/swimsuit opportunities.  Still I always get a little excited when the air shifts to brisk, and suddenly the sky takes on all sorts of dark, wondrous, periwinkle shades of gray.  Last weekend I woke almost giddy, kid-on-Christmas-morning-style, to the sounds of the first rain of the season.

The past week has been all about tights, wool coats, and breaking out the boots.  Though my collection is far from lacking, I've decided a new pair of flat to low-heeled brown knee highs is in order this season.  A comfortable pair of knee high boots is a worthy investment and an all weather wardrobe staple; perfect with a mini or over slim fitting jeans, and the ones I've now worn to the ground were absolutely indispensable on my last two winter visits to New York City, they weathered the weather (I=witty), and were comfortable enough for days upon full days walking the city.

A few I'm considering (all around $150):

Seychelles, Ciao Bella, Hive and Honey, Corso Como  

Maybe not the most fashion-forward item in my arsenal, but necessary nonetheless.  Who says I don't own practical footwear!

Happy Fall and happy Election Day! I hope all my lovely readers got out and voted today! xo Caitlin

The September Issue: My Favorite Editorial

"Sweater Girl", feat. Lara Stone, shot by Mert and Marcus

 

 

This set is a great example of the Mad Men-esque trend, distinguished by a more pronounced feminine style, shape, and silhouette, that is dominating fall collections.  A few of the images show off another trend that has been gaining momentum, almost the neon red-coral lipstick; in this case a great way to modernize and refresh an old school style.

Vogue, September 2010

I don't buy too many magazines these days; as much as I love them they can get a bit pricey for my current financial situation (graduating from college is supposed to make it easier to find a job, isn't it?), and with everything so readily available online the purchase can be hard to justify.  Still I love the tangible experience of consuming a magazine, and not having that experience so often makes those occasions that I do particularly satisfying.  Sitting down with the 726 page issue of Vogue, book marking pages, tearing out images, taking in and considering all the ads, articles and editorials 

was relaxing, inspiring, enjoyable... so how do I find a job where I get to do that everyday?  Those exist, right?  xo Caitlin

The Fall Bag Plan

In major lust with these bags, so perfect for fall (I know you loved this posts title - you see I am incredibly creative), featured at bloomies online:

I've always loved fall and winter styles best, but I am definitely not ready to let go of summer just yet. xo Caitlin