The Art of Subtlety

A: I'm just hanging out with my giant man necklace. And clutch. And bangle bracelet. And giant watch. And.

source: The Sartorialist

A:  God, I'm tired. 

M: Everything about this says "effortless".

A: The jaunty half-tuck, the giant belt, the arty sunglasses, the...zzzzzzz...

M: The 27 pounds of accessories.

A: Turtleneck! I'm done. 

M: I find myself filled with longing to see his shoes.

A: Oh! No. Please no.

M: I am certain they are magnificent and weigh in at no less than 42 pounds.

A: Embellished. They are embellished. 

M: Perhaps even...bedazzled?

A: I was thinking more something like:

M: Okay, what in fresh hell are THOSE. They made me gag a little.

A: Oyster shell boots! I'm dying inside. 

M: And feathers! Evokes that dirty-seagull-on-a-wharf feeling I am always trying to attain.

A: They smell awesome, I'm sure. 

M: Gagging again. Oyster feathers.

A: I'm sure they cleaned the. Before they. Never mind. 

M: We've gone terribly off course.

A: Ewan McGregor.

M: Whew. 

Adrien: By Request

A reader asked if I could post an outfit with the BP Trolley ankle boots I bought recently and yes! Yes I can. I'm also wearing my new DVF coat that Nina found me this summer and I love it so so much. It's really fantastic. The only downside is that it has a belt but no belt loops so I'm pretty much going to lose it immediately. (Right now it's shoved in my bag so yeah, this is not going to end well.)

I am happy to report that the boots are working out great. They are moderately comfortable and I did end up sizing up a half size. Check it:

belt!

no belt.

Isn't this blogger-y?

I love the snap closure thingies.

booooooots

dress: BCBG (similar)
tights: Spanx Tight-End
coat: Diane Von Furstenberg (similar)
boots: BP Trolley ankle boot
bag: Rebecca Minkoff MAM (similar)

If You’re Thinking About…….Pannies

source: The Sartorialist

Marianne: Cold Weather, Not My Favorite

Y'all, it is COLD outside.What happened? Fall is okay but once it's actually cold I go into hibernation mode and it makes getting dressed...difficult. I'm really determined to not fall right into my rut of tunic sweater + skinny jeans + tall boots + scarf this year.

Totally, totally not the same.

 So here is a sweater DRESS + tights + ANKLE boots + scarf. See? Totally different. This is the warmest dress ever and I just looked a the tag and realized it's maternity. Oops? Well, it fits a non-pregnant person and that just means there is extra stretchy room for pie.

Lu had a lot of questions for me this morning. For example, why do we have to wear coats and sweaters now? Why can't we go swimming? Why is it so effing dark?

I don't know what to tell you kid. Let's get out of here.

scarf: Fred Flare (cute red animal print scarf here,and covetable McQueen scarf here)

dress: Isabella Oliver (similar cozy sweater dress here and cheap version here)

tights: Spanx Reversible

ankle boots: Vince Camuto Hadley (similar here)

bag: Su-Shi Old Skool Mini (another great satchel here and inexpensive version on sale here)

Adrien: Blue Suede Shoes.

I've wanted a pair of cobalt blue shoes for a while now but they're surprisingly hard to find unless a 4" heel is what you're looking for which NO IT IS NOT. So, when I found this pair of blue kitten heeled pumps I was pretty excited. Now, they're suede which means I'll probably destroy them pretty quickly, but sometimes you just need to buy the damn blue suede shoes. Elvis (and Carl Perkins) demands it.

dress: En Focus Studio (similar)
cardigan: Ann Taylor
tassel necklace: Ann Taylor (similar)
shoes: Calvin Klein Diema  (similar) (flat similar)
bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar)

If You’re Thinking About…….Short Pants

Adrien: BP Trolley Boot Review & A Sweater You Need.

I've bought two things lately that I really love, like, A LOT. And I thought I'd tell you about them. First, I really, really wanted to buy the Vince Camuto boots that Marianne has but they seem to be sold out in black everywhere they are for sale, which is... two places. This makes no sense to me, but okay, Vince Camuto, I didn't want to give you my money anyway.

Anyway, a few weeks ago Kate and I went to Nordstrom and I found these:

BP Trolley boot

They are inexpensive and cute and they totally fill the Rag & Bone Newbury-shaped hole in my soul. I bought them in my regular size and then read all the online reviews about sizing up and got paranoid that maybe I bought the wrong size. Dammit. I'm not going to wear them out until I've at least tried the next half-size up JUST IN CASE. I should never read reviews after the fact. But, they are cute as hell and I'll wear them in an outfit as soon as the temperature drops a bit.

The other thing I bought is something I am going to live in this winter. It's the perfect drape-y soft sweater tunic thing from Ann Taylor and it's very on sale right this second so go get one! Trust! It was marked down (much less than the website price) and they have an extra 30% off in store right now! Seriously, go.

Ann Taylor Deep V-Neck Trapeze Sweater

When I first pulled it off the rack I thought, "Well! This will for sure look like complete shit on me" but you guys, it didn't. It it fitted at the top and then just sort of glides out and covers all the bits you'd want covered if you were, say, wearing it with leggings. (Which are not pants so you need your business covered.) It's beautifully ass-skimming and very soft but not mumsy because of the deep v-neck. God, maybe I need a second one in another color. Anyway, you; are welcome.

What have you bought this fall that you're excited about?