Style.com's Top 10 must-haves for this coming fall are as follows (my reactions in italics):
Um... okay.
1. Flares
Really? I hate flares. They don't look good on just anyone, and more often than not, you just look like a pre-teen or someone lost in the 70s. I think I just have a bad association with flares... they remind me of cheap ass stores like DEB. Bleh!
2. Velvet
I love velvet, but I've come to the realization that you have to be careful or you'll end up looking like a pimp. Like Huggy Bear or something.
3. A camel coat
I can't think of anything more potentially boring than a camel coat, but that plain ass color allows a garment's shape to take precedence. So as long as it's not plain in color and in style, you'll be all right.
4. A shearling
YES, LORD! I need a shearling coat. Burberry, Balmain (I think it was Balmain), and others have done shearling these past few seasons (at least the most recent one). Get on this, ASAP.
5. Statement gloves
The ones that come to mind were ones by Givenchy, I believe. Black, with tons of studs. You probably saw them online somewhere.
6. A fur bag
Why in the hell would you need a fur bag?
7.Short, cuffed jeans
Okay, I'll give them this. Short jeans are cool... very A.Hepburn (did she even wear jeans?).
8. A cropped sweater
Yes, yes, yes! Just don't forget to wear layers, or you'll catch pneumonia of the bellybutton.
9. A longer skirt
...Maybe a little reactionary, but worthwhile. A longer skirt is, sometimes, a bolder look than a mini. I like this look the most when it's kind of "austere Amish". Picture this, a black hat a la Demeulemeester/Whodini, a jersey maxi skirt, black leather jacket, and a loose white tank tucked in. Not something I would wear, but a look I greatly enjoy and appreciate.
10. A double-breasted jacket
Yeah... I really don't know about this. There's nothing wrong with double-breasted jackets, but as a "must have"? I don't know.
Michael Kors Pre-Fall
Not really sure why I never posted this, but in honor of this positively fall-like weather...
Highlights: Black (booooo!), heels with straps and cutouts, sheer fabrics, zipper details.
Sorry for the surprise boob attack... (which means that this pic will probably soon disappear from Blogger, grr)
Anyway, finally something I like from Michael Kors. My favorite is the second dress with the leather peplum detail. It's just so ladylike, but like a "lady" from the year 2110. Other favorites are the sheer polka dot blouse and the zipper detail dress.
Highlights: Black (booooo!), heels with straps and cutouts, sheer fabrics, zipper details.Sorry for the surprise boob attack... (which means that this pic will probably soon disappear from Blogger, grr)
Anyway, finally something I like from Michael Kors. My favorite is the second dress with the leather peplum detail. It's just so ladylike, but like a "lady" from the year 2110. Other favorites are the sheer polka dot blouse and the zipper detail dress.
Zac Posen for Target
So I bought some things from his line... Pictures eventually, mmkay. I tweeted that some of it grew on me, which is true.
The rest of it, however... NOT AT ALL. Some of that stuff was just hideous. The leather jacket was so incredibly ugly. Was that real leather and suede? I'm assuming so since it was like $200+. But boo0000 for that.
Another one was this ridiculously ugly chambray dress.
The beautiful color caught my eye, but when I put it on, I just didn't get it. There was WAY too much fabric, the drawstring didn't work right... this thing made me look like I gained an extra 30 pounds or something. Ugh. Not a fan. Please 'scuse the graininess, I took this with my phone.
The rest of it, however... NOT AT ALL. Some of that stuff was just hideous. The leather jacket was so incredibly ugly. Was that real leather and suede? I'm assuming so since it was like $200+. But boo0000 for that.
Another one was this ridiculously ugly chambray dress.
The beautiful color caught my eye, but when I put it on, I just didn't get it. There was WAY too much fabric, the drawstring didn't work right... this thing made me look like I gained an extra 30 pounds or something. Ugh. Not a fan. Please 'scuse the graininess, I took this with my phone.
Forever 21 package
So a little while ago, I ordered some stuff from Forever21.com for the first time. Service was pretty good -- in fact, the only problem I had was with UPS, whom I really dislike. I wish more people used FedEx.
Anyway, I got a pair of earrings* and a super cute knit gray motorcycle jacket. And because I was bored, and because I like getting packages, I took pics of me opening it. Wow, I really need a hobby. :P
Please excuse this blurry ass picture!
These earrings were identical to a pair I had bought at Target the previous week, except these were like 5 bucks and the ones from Target were $16 or something! I'm glad I got the cheaper ones, but I will say that the Target ones were better quality. That being said, the more expensive ones were really heavy and I was worried they'd stretch out my earlobes.
I loooooove this jacket! I wear it all the time, even when it's way too hot for it. When open, it falls like a "waterfall" type jacket, and of course, when zipped up, it's a motorcycle look. I'm obsessed! It was around $25 or $26, and the quality is nice (enough). I'd say it was a good buy.
Anyway, I got a pair of earrings* and a super cute knit gray motorcycle jacket. And because I was bored, and because I like getting packages, I took pics of me opening it. Wow, I really need a hobby. :P
Please excuse this blurry ass picture!These earrings were identical to a pair I had bought at Target the previous week, except these were like 5 bucks and the ones from Target were $16 or something! I'm glad I got the cheaper ones, but I will say that the Target ones were better quality. That being said, the more expensive ones were really heavy and I was worried they'd stretch out my earlobes.I loooooove this jacket! I wear it all the time, even when it's way too hot for it. When open, it falls like a "waterfall" type jacket, and of course, when zipped up, it's a motorcycle look. I'm obsessed! It was around $25 or $26, and the quality is nice (enough). I'd say it was a good buy.
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