Make way for fall.

Thank you, Anthropologie, for making use of a maxi dress in the fall.

Attraversiamo....

Let's crossover. Reading Eat, Pray, Love I learn that Italians often times use words to describe different people, cities and ideas. One such word is attraversiamo--my interpretation is this Cross body bag by Marc by Marc Jacobs. A welcome change from my usual 50 pound Gustto that I love so. (not to worry I can't compartmentalize my life all the time!)

Fall lookbook.

Trying to decompress on a Sunday I picked some Shopbop faves:
1. Open toe booties worn with tights.2. Sunnies by Marc. Thanks to a good friend these were a birthday surprise. The Kors I got on my Vegas Vacay broke--last remnants of an old boyfriend...maybe it was telling me something?? Onward and upward!3. Plaid coat. Thanks to anthro I've got one of these and by golly I can't wait to wear it and tights and boots. I saw a hipster sporting shorts and boots today....don't mind if I do too.4. Hard core jewels. Yes, I'd like a rock. Thanks.
That is all....carry on.

Fall back.

Sometimes there is little more than a pair of boots or a chill in the air that can put me in a good mood. I love these farm fresh fall looks via Country Living. They take the beachy feeling right out of me...and leaving me with a smell of pumpkins, the crunch of fall leaves and the hopes of Christmas lights twinkling in my not so near future.I need this skirt....and for those of you thinking that my wardrobe is comprised of pants and platforms, guess again. ....heeled Hunter rain boots? Yes, please.

Like a Rolling Stone.

A rolling stone gathers no moss....a person that keeps moving will never get stuck. Mina Stone is definitely not stuck. Love her simple, chic designs. Keep not standing fixed and rooted, briskly venture, briskly roam.

Under cover....

Not sure how long the oil will stay at bay, so I am taking in all the beach/ocean time I can get....and with beach time comes swimsuit time. I am constantly on the prowl for the perfect multi-use coverup so I went to Shopbop for some inspiration. Turns out they were mostly on point with bohemian pieces...but a few were, dare I say, questionable.I love the first three and this Mondrian-inspired surfer top could work as well.........but what in the world were they thinking with these. I feel like someone took a time machine from the first Woodstock. No thank you....

Movin' on up.

The one shining star in the month of July is the transition in fashion from bright spring and summer cottons to warm and woolly neutrals. Granted it still remains 90 plus degrees outside, but all the fashion mags have moved on up and my spirits have instantly been lifted. There is something that feels good about the latter half of the year--football, fashion, cool temps and holidays.
...so bring it.

Lucy Lawless.

Loving the style solutions via Lucy Laucht. Perfectly chic.
Need more blazers stat.

En-trenched...

The trench is an iconoclastic piece of fashion. Burberry has created Art of the Trench to showcase the multitude of ways this topper can be donned. I suggest you check it out. The sound mix isn't half bad either.

Graveyard shift....

I heart dinosaurs and these shoes from D Squared remind me of Sue in Chicago. Take my home to that Paradise City!

Shine on you crazy diamond.

Take a gander at this blogger's crazy footwear. Do you see the metallic heel? I had almost forgotten the shiny wedges I have stuffed in the back of my closet until I saw this photo. If you have not seen this blog, check it out now. I adore this Brit's style, very boho--Sienna Miller--Kate Moss--esque.
....now where did you get that?

Bringing sexy back.

I must say this-->spoiler alert. Yes, it's official I saw SATCTM2 on Friday evening and was initially concerned that upon entering the theater we were the only group in there......thankfully the space filled. The movie opened rather slowly and I had read that SJP was conceited and lack luster...that the chemistry between she and Big was off. Well it was, but only to portray marriage woes. I gasped as Big opened the vintage box...and I uttered the words "Vintage Rolex," then when Big gives Carrie her anniversary gift--a television, Carrie flips. Trust me, I understand the dangers of technology for gifts of the heart. Carrie is bored she will become an old married lady and her life will be boring, she wants to go out and get pushed in a crowd, She wants to be in the middle of the action and she cringes at the brown bag of take out. A few days later she leaves the house for two days returning to her old apartment to write and think. The story line develops and she and the girls head to Abu Dhabi to gallivant across the desert. Carrie finds Aiden, Charlotte finally cracks admitting that she is not super mom, Carrie kisses Aiden, Samantha is arrested, they sing karaoke, they lose the silver spoons they were handed(personal Maybachs) and return home humbly bringing lessons learned across the worls. Carrie realizes that she had spent half her life running around New York chasing Big and finally she had him sitting in front of her on her couch. She learned to appreciate and love what she had. In true Sex and the City form the story came full circle just like SJP's Zac Posen skirt.

But enough of that--the looks, the fashion is what I want more of. The ballerina look is back in the form of this Zac Posen taffeta number and Dior tee. My personal fave.The movie opens with SJP in this white Halston number and shiny Louboutins.More Halston.80s flashback when Carrie first moved to NYC. I heart the Converse.Love this looks as well. So fun. Capri jeans with Brian Atwood pumps, thrifted plaid and a sweat band. Classic Pat Field.Dress by Pat Field.Love the headdresses and hats in the flick. This top and tiara is what she sings karoake in....hey, don't we all need crowns?More Halston.The dress she met Aiden in and the Chanel glasses.The Louboutins worn with the John Galliano for Christian Dior dress. I died when she walked out in this dress. One of the best moments in the entire movie.....she got her sparkle back....

J.Crack attack.

Jenna Lyons is a genius....the Sarah Jessica Parker of J.Crew if you will. I am loving this chic ensemble below: Over-sized scarf, blazer, boyfriend jeans, glasses, socks and sandals. Yes, I admit, I want to be Jenna Lyons.And this is her closet...or room of clothes if you will. I love it. One day I hope to have a room of tricks. What's not to love, the horns, the fireplace, the nonchalance. Look at the center--2 chest of drawers....perfect.And my last J.Crew rant...this lovely straw fedora. I got one back in March and have loved it since. Perfect for the beach, a concert, or just because.....

J.Crew....I am in love....just sayin'.............