so with fall JUST around the corner, i began to think if there were any fall wardrobe essentials which i felt that i may be missing and i, not surprisingly, came up with a longish list -
1. cute, flat, knee-high suede boots
2. a fur vest
3. a cape
4. a red coat
5. a cute, slouchy hat
6. a soft-as-butter leather motorcycle vest
and so the list continues...
but - on 1, before my mom reads this and comments - no, mom! all those other flat boots i have are not cute enough - and plus, these ones are SUEDE. no pictures to share of these babies though - hence, the searching. i have a picture in my head of the perfect boot, but no boots i have seen to date really match up to the picture in my head..so the search continues.
on 2, i know "a fur vest" sounds aggressive, but trust me, it will look just caaj enough if styled right
on 3, ahhh "a cape"...can you imagine how cool it would sound to ask the coat check guy for your cape? "monsieur - my cape, please." i also just love how the cape looks as the topper to a skinny black pants, boots, cream turtle-neck sweater, and beanie outfit.
on 4, this is really not a fall essential, but i went to intermix yesterday and spotted the most radiant red coat and it was LOVE at first sight - trust me. i convinced myself it was just a fleeting attraction and forced myself to walk away..but i have regrets. it was just so beautiful on - and oh the fit! the picture does not do it justice...
and on 5 - i am searching for this fall/winter staple every single year and i have yet to find one that is perfectly flattering with just the right amount of slouch. most of them either don't slouch at all or then they look like they are eating my head because it's just so damn slouchy.
and finally, on 6 - also at intermix, i ran into a leather vest that was just SO edgy and omg, sooo cute...i resisted its charms as well (i had particularly strong self-control this day...)
oh and one more add-on - i need skinny cream colored cords for the fall. i think cream is my favorite clothing color these days..right after black. that's it - for now at least..
1. cute, flat, knee-high suede boots
2. a fur vest
3. a cape
4. a red coat
5. a cute, slouchy hat
6. a soft-as-butter leather motorcycle vest
and so the list continues...
but - on 1, before my mom reads this and comments - no, mom! all those other flat boots i have are not cute enough - and plus, these ones are SUEDE. no pictures to share of these babies though - hence, the searching. i have a picture in my head of the perfect boot, but no boots i have seen to date really match up to the picture in my head..so the search continues.
on 2, i know "a fur vest" sounds aggressive, but trust me, it will look just caaj enough if styled right
on 3, ahhh "a cape"...can you imagine how cool it would sound to ask the coat check guy for your cape? "monsieur - my cape, please." i also just love how the cape looks as the topper to a skinny black pants, boots, cream turtle-neck sweater, and beanie outfit.
on 4, this is really not a fall essential, but i went to intermix yesterday and spotted the most radiant red coat and it was LOVE at first sight - trust me. i convinced myself it was just a fleeting attraction and forced myself to walk away..but i have regrets. it was just so beautiful on - and oh the fit! the picture does not do it justice...
diane von furstenberg mikhaila maxi coat, intermixonline.com
and on 5 - i am searching for this fall/winter staple every single year and i have yet to find one that is perfectly flattering with just the right amount of slouch. most of them either don't slouch at all or then they look like they are eating my head because it's just so damn slouchy.
and finally, on 6 - also at intermix, i ran into a leather vest that was just SO edgy and omg, sooo cute...i resisted its charms as well (i had particularly strong self-control this day...)
improvd moto leather vest, intermixonline.com
oh and one more add-on - i need skinny cream colored cords for the fall. i think cream is my favorite clothing color these days..right after black. that's it - for now at least..
oh no - you have brought to my attention how much more stuff i need to acquire before the cold descends upon us!! i think the red coat is super-cute! not a fall essential, but a fall aspiration nonetheless. i also think that first outfit with the cape is adorable!
ReplyDeletegreat food for thought, caajKim!
I wanna get 2,3&5 you mentioned!!! As for 1, I already have a perfect pair of flat suede boots, as you know <3 I really like the 3rd pic for the fur vest...want something long enough but not intimidating...
ReplyDeleteSlouchy hat for the fall is a must! I actually really wanna get one in rabbit fur... haven't found a perfect one yet :(
Fur vest is my #1!!! let's go shopping this weekend and not tell Greg. Actually, we can tell him bc I'm the sole breadwinner in this relationship.
ReplyDeletei agree, a cape sounds cool, but looks-wise, i see it as man repeller.
ReplyDeleteI really like that someone is finally breaking down the cape. It is hard to execute, but when done right can be a great piece for fall. Love this post.
ReplyDeleteon 1 - LoL. i can hear you repeating just those ridiculous statements to tab(_s_um).
ReplyDeleteon 3 - an important qualifier to the cape is that one must have long legs to pull it off with grace. or at least the illusion of them.
on 4 - ahh, i remember seeing that on you. i'm so impressed/maybe even a little shocked /but mostly just impressed that you haven't snatched it by now.