Favorites for Fall

I know, I know, we've all been begging for spring to finally get here, but now that I've had the chance to make my way through all of the New York, Paris and Milan shows I wouldn't mind the cold weather sticking around a bit longer - if it meant I could get my hands on any of the following...

I give you my very favorites for fall.






Can Rodarte, Celine, Akris and Phillip be my new BFFs please?!

all images via vogue daily 

Style Gawking {NYFW}

image by jamie beck

While I've never had the pleasure of attending New York Fashion Week, I"m always amazed/in awe/rather envious of the amazing pieces that adorn the women. But as much as I adore Balenciaga there won't be any my closet anytime soon. That's why I love the look above ~ all told it comes in at under $100. I'm particularly smitten by the tribal vibe of her {Forever 21!} top.

It's proof positive that amazing style doesn't require having to break the bank!

Color Me Happy

Because it's finally Friday! And it's sunny...and over 70 degrees in Seattle...on October 1st! Is this the twighlight zone? Wait, no don't answer that. I'm so looking forward to a bright and beautiful fall-color filled weekend!



colorful room via decorista, nicely hued looks chris benz rtw spring 2011

I'm all about color inspiration right now. Colors for our new bathroom (we're picking tile and vanities tomorrow), color inspiration for a friend's wedding, and new color ideas to carry us into a new month. I'm in the mood to mix, match and go for a bit of the unexpected.

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Happy Friday luvies!

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Monday Work Wear {Fashion Week Inspired}

I've always found it a bit nuts and rather torturous to watch the Spring RTW shows as fall descends on us while I've yet to break in my the new season's boots. Why must designers tantilize me with bright colors, tiny tanks and paper thin dresses? But as I've begun to dig into this year's looks I've been pleasantly surprised by the timely inspiration available in the spring lines.

Here are a few of the trends that I plan on encorporating asap:

The first is (my fave) neutral/nude palate. It allows for seamless transition from season to season. Throw a blazer over that dress or a pair of tights under the shorts and these looks by Doo.Ri are September ready.



You can also never go wrong with a classic pencil skirt, especially one in lush leather. Thank you Preen and Derek Lam for helping a girl out.



But then I also love seeing the hemlines drop.


looks by preen and derek lam all via style.com

I need to add these lush, feminine looks in my fall lineup STAT!

And don't even get me started on the Tommy Hilfiger show I watched tonight. As soon as pics become available I'll be sharing my faves, i.e. the entire collection. Don't look so surprised! You'll see what I mean shortly.

Anywho, I hope these got your fashiona juices flowing a bit this morning.

Happy Monday luvies!
Mrs. E