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October is one of my very favorite months. I love being able to feel summer shift so palpably into fall. I love autumn evenings and the way the sun looks even more orange than I had remembered right before the sun sets. I love the playful feeling that Halloween brings and the reappearance of coats and long sleeves. I love all of these wonderfully, very-October-appropriate goodies.
1. Out in Fierce Top $45, 2. Sheer to Your Heart Dress $53, 3. Gold Lang Syne Dress $105, 4. Plumb Pretty Earrings $13, 5. Play It Coal Earrings $12, 6. Verdant It Be Lovely? Earrings $15, 7. Q&A a Day Five Year Journal $17, 8. Classic Elegance Cake Stand $35, 9. Thank You Calligraphy $24, 10. Worn This Way Bootie $160, 11. Show Me the Ropes Boot $120, 12. Glitterpated Heel $59, 13. Flight of the Concorde Jacket $85, 14. City Splendor Tweed Coat by Knitted Dove $150, 15. Alp and About Vest $70, 16. Full Course Load Bag $85, 17. Out Owl Night Bag $50, 18. A Bit of Adventure Bag $65
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LUST LIST – OCTOBER
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HOW TO – BOW BUN A LA LADY GAGA
I may not be the biggest Lady Gaga fan… but I have to give her props for being a style trailblazer. She has some major hits {and major misses}, but that’s all part of making an impact in the world of fashion. One thing that I thought was adorable {bonus points: it’s quick and easy!} was her Bow Bun. Check out the photo tutorial and video below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQZlHpd9Kyo
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MUST HAVES – FALL WEDDING GUEST ESSENTIALS
I love when reader’s write to me with a specific request… One reader asked, “Can you do another post about what to wear to a wedding but this time for fall weddings? I’m going to one in Illinois in Nov. BRRRR! I want to look fashionable and in-season. Most of my dresses are more California Summer appropriate…” {If you missed my summer wedding post, look at it here}.
The fall wedding look is all about the art of layering {and, of course, if it’s freezing cold… add some cute opaque or patterned tights… very on point}. Trends to incorporate: {faux} fur, the return of the ladylike glove {yay!}, necklaces that look like you must have inherited them from a distant and uber-wealthy relative, clutches that feel like jewelry, and booties with a serious high heel {that keep feet warm, but still look wedding-ready}. You can use all of these tricks with a dress you already own {try to lean toward an autumnal shade and an appropriate length hem}. As for makeup, matte skin with simple black winged liner and a bold lip {red or maroon} are all you need. There’s a serious 1940s revival happening; to keep the look from being costume-y, wear your hair in a sleek pony, stick straight, or in the classic sock bun… It’s an instant way to throw a modern twist on a timeless classic.
1. Faux Fur – Juicy Couture Blonde Striped Faux Fur Jacket $535, Marc Jacobs Faux Fur Trimmed Coat $2132, Rachel Zoe Camel Faux Fur Trish Coat $790
2. Dresses – Wild About Fashion Dress $68, Along the Boulevard Dress $47, Everyday Dynamo Dress $168
3. Ladylike Gloves – Vintage Red Glamour Gloves $20, Causse Grace Short Lamb Leather Gloves $556, Vintage After Dinner Dessert Gloves $20
4. Clutches – Alexander McQueen Union Jack Box Clutch $1108, Alexander McQueen Punk Baroc Skull Clutch $2240, Alexander McQueen Rose Gold Clutch $1739
5. Necklaces – Anton Heunis Grace Kelly Necklace $195, Swarovski Hyacinth Pastel Necklace $550, Kate Spade Crystal Cort Necklace $248
6. Shoes – Christian Louboutin Calf Hair Bootie $2395, Dollhouse Swanky Bootie $70, Camilla Skovgaard Saw Bootie $565 -
LOOK OF THE WEEK – PURPLE PUNCH
I’m clearly on a skull & animal print kick {see Skulls & Stripes}… but that’s nothing new. With a hit of purple, the whole look makes an even bolder statement.
1. Rick Owens Tailored Wool-blend Twill Blazer $1,700, 2. Dolce & Gabbana Waistcoat Detail Blazer $2300, 3. Mackage Studded Leather and Crepe Blazer $300, 4. Ana Short-Sleeve Peplum $20, 5. J.Crew Collection Cashmere Long-Sleeve Tee $188, 6. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Draped Jersey Top $275, 7. Alexander McQueen ‘Skull’ Chiffon Scarf in Magenta $295, 8. Anne Klein Mirrored Animal Scarf $58, 9. Alexander McQUeen ‘Skull’ Chiffon Scarf in Magenta/White $295, 10. Givenchy High Waisted Cigarette Trouser $965, 11. Marc Jacobs Glitter Cigarette Trousers $982, 12. Neil Barrett Cigarette Trouser $485, 13. ASOS HEX Platform Heeled Sandals $75, 14. Kat Maconie Bridget Shoes $350, 15. DV8 Monika Slingback Platform Sandals $170
