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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
Category: Lists
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LUST LIST – OCTOBER
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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 -
HOW TO – WEAR SEQUINS
If you go overboard with sequins, you can wind up looking like an overgrown and/or out of place frilly ballerina. The proportions of a tailored blazer and boyfriend jeans keeps the sequins looking chic, intentional, and a bit rugged, as opposed to looking like some kind of showgirl explosion. You should look like a tomboy who decided to wear sequins. How intriguing is that?
1. Arden B. Geometric Stone Statement Necklace $39, 2. Kate Spade New York “Treasure Chest” Statement Necklace $428, 3. Bebe Multi Stone Statement Necklace $24, 4. Acne Lee Tux Wool Blend Tailored Jacket $723, 5. Reiss Ivy Tailored Jacket $360, 6. Julien David Tailored Wool Blazer $1,762, 7. Topshop Sequin Peplum Top, 8. Topshop Sequin Tee $92, 9. Pierre Balmain Sequin T-Shirt $304, 10. Current/Elliott Boyfriend Jean $206, 11. Topshop Sparkle Yoke Boyfriend Jeans $110, 12. Rag & Bone The Dre Slim Boyfriend Jean $220, 13. Calvin Klein Collection Amelia Chunky Heel Sandal $900, 14. Cheap Monday Layer Chunky Heel Booties $145, 15. Guess Sandals Jadynn Chunky Heel $115
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MUST HAVES – LIFE’S A PICNIC
I recently had such a lovely picnic with a friend of mine. We spent an entire afternoon in the park laughing, eating, and enjoying the sunshine. There’s something frivolous {and a bit decadent} about packing up such fancy foods in a tiny wicker basket. I want to bring back the picnic. On second thought, I’m not sure that picnicking was ever truly “in”… so, instead of a comeback, let’s start a movement. Make picnicking an occasion with loads of unexpected color and character {in your quilt, on your plates, and with your glassware}. Delicious cheeses, the right tools, and a glass {or two} of bubbly… all wrapped up in style… what’s not to like?
Large Colorful Quilt – Lush Landscape Bedding $248, Whimsical Plates – Natural World Dessert Plates $18 & Petite Fille Plate $24, Flatwear with Personality – Rediscovered Flatware $36, Roomy Picnic Basket – Chardonnay Willow Picnic Basket $60, Mismatched Colored Glasses – Effervesce Stemless Wine Glass $8 & Fleur-De-Lys Juice Glass $6, Cheese Tools – 3 Piece Wood Handled Cheese Tool Set $20 & Totally Bamboo ‘Puzzle’ Cheeseboard $8, Cheese, Crackers, and Sweet Condiments – The Affineur’s Collection $95, Champagne – Veuve Clicquot Brut $40 -
MUST HAVES – 7 NECESSITIES FOR YOUR FALL WARDROBE
1. Sock Bun – Tutorial on how to achieve the perfect sock bun here.
2. Large Chain Necklace – Max & Chloe ABS Pave Goldtone Chain Link Necklace $195
3. Sheer Blouse – Acne Patti Sheer Blouse $330
4. Spiked Bracelets – ASOS Triple Spike Bracelet $10 & ASOS Pyramid Spike & Stone Bracelet Pack $20
5. Detailed Clutch – Whiting & Davis Studs & Snake Clutch $100
6. Rocker Leggings – Helmut Lang Embossed Leather Legging $1,095
7. Pumps with Sparkle – Stella McCartney Glitter Loafer Pump $710
