There’s always a huge difference between posting about your wants and what you are actually able to buy when you size everything up: availability, pricing, convenience.  I wrote about what I wanted for Fall 09 with a tentative wishlist, and although I was able to get a couple of items, I’ve still had to make some tweaks here and there.

I was able to get one of my most anticipated purchases which was the harness belt from Angie’s iheartnorwegianwood’s shop.  I’d been eying the belt all summer, and I finally bit the bullet and bought it.  Since I’m a bit on the er, busty side, I contacted Angie and gave her my measurements and she was able to make one that would fit especially for me.  Here it is after I threw it on over the dress I was wearing that day after I immediately ripped the package open:

And I love it.  I’ve worn it twice already since I kept it on that day and on my birthday when I went to get my driver’s license renewed.  This was definitely a purchase that was well worth it for me.

I’ve also picked up a few “classic” tops that I can pair with dress pants or pencil skirts:

This top that I got on sale at Ann Taylor.

And this top that I saw at H&M.  Hm…something about bows for me this season, huh?

Plus, today I went on a mad dash to scoop up this cardigan from Akira boutique:

All in all, I think I’m pretty close to being done for my fall shopping.  I still want a pair of Dr. Martens, and a couple of warm sweaters and that’s about it.

How is your Fall shopping going?   Have you gotten everything you’d like or are you still searching for the right items?