Ah, fall. Not too many years ago this was the season of stocking up on a back to school wardrobe and getting back to classes. Not anymore, this year I actually had booked the first day of school off as I was returning from a long weekend wedding far away, and really appreciated the day to sleep in and hang with a friend I hadn’t seen all summer. We spent some time at a Starbucks patio across from an elementary school and it was really sweet to see all the little ones heading back, and gain an interesting view of what is cool this year.
I don’t think I’m buying their Hollister tees and short short SHORT skirts (good lord) but I am thinking about picking up a few pieces for fall. I officially started working last November so have since developed a decent winter-spring-summer wardrobe, but still need a few perfect fall pieces. I thought I’d share what I am currently coveting. The list is fairly short as I am a recent homeowner (pics and décor tips to come), I do actually have a self-imposed shopping budget but with some saving and amortizing a few pieces over a month or so’s worth of budget, I think I can make it work.
The perfect brown boot – to go with skirts, dresses and under jeans on casual Fridays. I bought a cheap-o leather jacket a few weeks ago with both caramel and darker browns, so am looking for a boot both the right colour and one that will fit over my less than slender calves.
The sweater dress (I’m thinking grey - ooh, kind of like this) – appropriate for days I don’t have meetings and long walks to appreciate the changing foliage.
The grey bag – with enough room for files, planner, wallet, etc., but not quite as large as my giant shoulder bags that tend to fill up with junk, and hopefully looking a bit more tidy. Saw a faux croc one the other night I am still pondering (kind of like this...).
And number one on my list – the gold boyfriend watch. This one is the non negotiable item, I started eyeing giant white watches over the summer but have realized now gold is where it’s at. Am actually currently in negotiations with someone on kijiji over one from Michael Kors (comme ca - isn't it darling?) – wish me luck!
What are you loving this fall? Any of my still grad student friends looking to expand their jeans and cute top repertoire?
1 comment:
First - what kind of parents let their elementary school-aged kid go to school in a mini-skirt?
Second - digging your fall fashion picks. I have been stockpiling non-casual clothing as of late - my latest H&M purchases include a long button-up shirt dress in crisp white, a long V-neck sweater which will go well with my skinny black pants, and, my favourite - black tweed skirt with a studded/zipper belt. Ahhh, it's nice to be out of school!
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