The Staple Jaquette

It may still be August but it is indeed coming to an end. Although these summer months have  brought us some great jesus sandals, parachute shorts, and (my favorite) muscle tank by Mr. Wang. We are now moving onto bigger and chunkier things. Fall is without a doubt my favorite of all seasons when it comes to fashion. There's nothing better than walking out and grabbing your favorite leather jacket or chunky sweater and making your way on to your daily ventures. The most important investment you should and will make for fall is your go-to jacket. your fall jacket may be anywhere from an actual jacket (utility recommended) all the way down to a great oversized blazer. Here are a few looks from the Resort 2013 runway shows that will give you a good idea of what you need.

Proenza Schouler

 

3.1 Phillip Lim

Derek Lam

Alexander Wang

Rag & Bone

Today's Inspo

One of my favorite bloggers, introduced to me by an inspiring lady, is the very stylish, Swedish, Elin Kling. She has made a business out of something so simple yet so complicated as blogging. She's known for styling basic pieces into not so basic outfits with an extremely effortless look. Here is a video I found done by H&M that basically follows Kling's life for a day. Just watch and see how brilliant she is.

It's almost over!

The legendary Barneys New York has been having there warehouse sale this month and it is finally coming to an end. Fabulously enough there is still a good amount of cheap designer clothing, shoes & accessories left to snag! Here's a little collage I put together of my top picks for you all. Enjoi!

Barneys Warehouse

Python & Miu Miu

Yep, Fall 2012's collection is on it's way and these wonderful creatures will be available very very soon. 

Miu Miu

Balmain, I die.

Literally, this collection is ridiculous. I'm not sure how he does it but, Balmain's Fall 2012 collection is yet again, nothing less than exquisite. Olivier Rousteing has executed the composition of different textures, shapes, and designs, living up to his expectations after Christophe Decarnin's departure. Rousteing has most definitely figured out a way to fill Decarnin's cool shoes.

Images via Style

Support the Artisans

I'm not one to wear a lot of jewelry, but when I do, I try to support the hardworking artisans working their hands off to make unique pieces worth every penny. Below are a few of my recent favorites from Etsy.com. Check it!

AstralEYE

turquoisecity

KimDulaney

Skeletos

Here Comes the Bride

So, I'm not a huge wedding person but naturally the thought of what I would wear has crossed my mind thanks to hours of re-runs of "Say Yes to the Dress". Here's a few options that may be a bit "unconventional" but I'd still do it anyway.

Monique Lhuillier

Oscar de la Renta

Emilio Pucci

Carolina Herrera

This just happened

Yes, Alexander Wang's Nadia sandals are finally in my possession. It may seem that i resemble a handicapped giraffe stumbling in these magnificent shoes but luckily, that's my goal.

Share the Shearling

Lagarconne

I may be jumping the gun on this one, considering it's August however, this jacket is the most beautiful piece of work I have seen in a while. Acne Studios, the famous Swedish label, has magnificently re-done the shearling Velocite jacket for the upcoming seasons. I would literally LIVE in this jacket if I had the option to.

Get to the Point

Shoes are without a doubt the most important part of one's outfit. If there's one thing you will take out of this blog, take this. Investment pieces are worth it. Especially when they're classic pointy toe pumps, booties, or flats. These will never go out of style and will always add a little pizzaz to your life. Exhibit A-F. Alexander Wang's Sabine pumps. This pair would be your go-to pump. Ankle strap, mesh and point. Enough said. Sigerson Morrison does it right with the Rocko cap toe booties. I love love love anything with a hint of metallic silver for a rocker-esque look balanced with a sleek style. Next up is a whole lot of love with Elizabeth and James Sand metallic pumps. This pair would be your "look at my feet" shoe. It would pair well with anything from a dress to black skinny's with a blazer (leather trim recommended). Moving on to the practical and comfortable Alexander Wang Astrid cutout flat booties. Let's say you're not feeling like you want to murder your feet, you can pick up these lovelies and enjoy a day/night of endless activities! Same goes for the Sigerson Morrison Prelta outside zip booties. These are an alternative to black (which you may notice, I am a fan of) and it also has a nice croc-like design in the back. Ending this cluster of amazingness is the Elizabeth and James Sash snake d'Orsay pumps. It's two-tone. It has snake and it's metallic (and we know I feel about metallic). 

Fall Objects

Fall is almost here and it's time to shop. Now, here's what you should be looking for. A burgundy blazer by Helmut Lang to wear to your internship during the day transforming it into an outfit for a night out drinking with your intern buds. Next is the staple leather jacket. This Veda jacket will last forever and add the right amount of edge to anything. Let me just say I've had my Veda forever and it's easily one of my favorite staples. Two more tops your closet may be missing is this peplum by Elizabeth and James that will flatter any figure and compliment a nice pair of trousers, jeans, and a cool patterned pencil skirt. Lastly, of the tops, is the basic plain white blouse. You will be able to wear this with anything and everything I promise. Here's one from a favorite designer of mine A.L.C. 

Now that we've got our tops out of the way, next comes the pantalones. Printed pants or denim are a must for every season. Current Elliott along with Rag and Bone clearly know what's up for Fall. These killer bottoms will make any Tee, blouse, sweater or if you're into it, Superman cape, an insane get up for a day of running errands to anywhere that serves booze. Last but not least, the coated Jbrand skinny is a MUST. Cheaper than leather pants but exact look alike. I think yes.