All I Want for Fall
Not sure about you, but I really can’t believe that it’s the end of July already. August will be here shortly and that means that Fall is right around the corner. Fall is actually my favorite season. Not too cool and not too warm and it’s the perfect timing to start wearing boots again.  In anticipation of Fall, I’ve picked out a few items I’m dying to pick up and start wearing once the season hits.
1. I Heart Norwegian Wood Elastic Harness: For me, this elastic harness is a cross between a belt and suspenders and perfect for dressing up a T-shirt or button down. I was at first contemplating a pair of suspenders, but I think this harness will be so much better.
2. Babooska Harem Jodphur Leggings: I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not sure how these will look on me, but I’m definitely willing to find out. I can see wearing these with a cute pair of boots/booties and a nice, slouchy sweater. Or heels and and a plain T.  So many options.
3. Schwing Schwing Kinga Hood Dress: I found the website through Princess Imp’s blog and found some great pieces for some great, phenomenal prices. This dress is a take on Complex Geometries hood dress, but for a mere fraction of the price. I probably won’t be wearing this as a dress rather as a top and layering piece, but I think it’ll be a great add to any closet.
4. Complex Geometries Women’s Wrap Collar T: Truth is, if I could buy most of my pieces from Complex Geometries, I would. So many great and versatile pieces for some great prices. Loving the wrap collar and the 3/4 sleeves. Great for dressing up and dressing down.
5. Dr. Marten’s Women’s 1914 Black: For the life of me, I don’t remember why I threw away my old pair of Dr. Martens. Perhaps because they were finally getting worn down from all of the slush and snow I’d dragged them through.  But I miss them.  They were a wardrobe staple and so easy to throw on in the Fall/Winter months. Time to bring them back.
I really, really tried to pick more colors than just black, but I just couldn’t.  I promise, it’s something that I will work on.
Image Sources: I Heart Norwegian Wood, Babooska Boutique, Schwing, Schwing, Complex Geometries, Dr. Martens.
Rodarte
On the heels on New York Fashion week and writing about it at a time where everyone else is probably writing about the Oscars fashions, I’m going to add my .2 anyway. I’ll admit that whenever Fashion Week’s roll around, New York isn’t the city that keeps me on the edge of my seat. I’m more excited for London and Paris collections. However, one collection that I always look forward to, not matter what, is Rodarte. This year was no different.   I memorized the date and time for Rodarte and anxiously waited on the first images to appear. The Mulleavy sisters usually bring it with their whimsical and romantic dresses with lots of light colors, chiffon and frills, but it was a bit different this year. I saw some comments that the collection strongly resembled Balenciaga Fall 08, but I still think Rodarte took this direction on its own.
This was not the strongest collection from the Mulleavy sisters, however, I did like the direction for Fall 09. Furturistic and tinges of romanticism. There were still traces of tulle, chiffon and the designers used texture, but they also incorporated leather leggings, biker jackets and platform boots. How nice were those boots?
A few more images from the show…
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