UPDATE: I just added a new section of my shop with many of the fall finds below and a few others.
A Magpie reader summarized my aspirations for my early wardrobe best: “Feels like my 1996 wishlist all over again, in the best of ways.” I’m talking clogs and sweaters…with a couple of statement cardigans thrown in there, too, because I’m not yet ready to leave that feminine trend. I’m taking notes from the general vibe of the snapshot above — love the straight denim, slouchy dimensions of the sweater (is it ultra-coveted Khaite?! — look for less with this), and slip-on shoes.
Favorite Early Fall Sweaters + Tops.
VERY DRAWN TO THIS LONGLINE STRIPED CARDI FROM MAJE (ON SALE)
I NEED THIS BAUBLE CARDIGAN! GREAT, LUXE, VERSATILE COLOR
INTO THE OVERSIZED CREWNECK ON THIS EVERLANE
BLUE FLORAL KNIT ($129!)
THIS BLUE AND WHITE STRIPE IS TRES CHIC AND APPEARS TO BE TRES SOFT
THIS CHUNKY PASTEL STRIPE IS SO GOOD! (AND UNDER $70)
CRISP AND ANYTHING-BUT-BASIC WHITE TOP
THIS CASHMERE COLLARED V-NECK LOOKS SUPER LUXE — LOVE THE ELEGANT COLOR OPTIONS
SWOONING OVER THIS WINDOWPANE BLOUSE
AYR TEES (IMAGINE PAIRED WITH THIS MAJE SWEATER AND LAYERED GOLD NECKLACES!)
LOVE THESE SWEATER TANKS AND MATCHING CARDIS
Favorite Early Fall Footwear (Mainly Clogs).
DIALING IN ON A PAIR OF NO. 6 FOR MYSELF — LOVE THESE SHEARLING-LINED ONES AND THESE CLASSICS
FEEL PRETTY CONFIDENT IN NO. 6 BECAUSE I WORE THEIR CLOG BOOTS BASICALLY EVERY DAY LAST WINTER — SO WARM, SO CHIC, AND HIGHLY DURABLE
HOWEVER, I AM FEELING A PULL TOWARDS FABRITZIO VITI’S MORE WHIMSICAL PAIRS
THESE BLUE ONES FROM DILLARD’S ARE SO FUN
NEED A PAIR OF CHATELLES FURLANES FOR FALL
FANTASTIC, ULTRA-VERSATILE SUEDE FLAT
Favorite Transition-to-Fall Dresses.
SERIOUSLY EYEING THIS CIAO LUCIA — LOVE THE RUST/ORANGE PATTERN
SIMPLE POPOVER DRESS — WOULD LOOK GREAT WITH POINTED TOE FLAT
LOVE THE COLOR AND SHAPE OF THIS TERRA COTTA HUED DRESS
PERFECT TRANSITION-TO-FALL SITUATION WITH A GREAT CARDI
KHAKI DRESS — IMAGINE WITH A TWEED/BOUCLE HEADBAND LIKE THIS
THIS WOULD BE SO PRETTY FOR AN EARLY FALL WEDDING
PATCHWORK PRINT DRESS — LOVE THE UNEXPECTED POP OF RED ON THE SHOULDER
Favorite Early Fall Accessories.
LOVE THIS CHANEL-ESQUE TWEED HEADBAND
FUN NEW SHADES IN FALL-READY COLORS
P.S. “I think, in short, that good writing is about understanding the rules well enough to break them on occasion — but only certain ones, and only when handled thoughtfully and usually in the name of meaningful style. And I think the same thing in life, though I am nine times out of ten following the rules at any given moment. But that mish-mash of experiences set against the backdrop of childhood summers spent so close to nature and therefore, in my opinion, closer to the essence of life, abstracted from the trappings and complexities of modernity, well — they remain touchstones in my understanding of ethics, both of the linguistic and personal sort, and it startles me to think how often the two have converged in my life. Art and life and art and life in an endless mirroring of one another.” More here.
P.P.S. In case you’re not ready to think about fall. And even less ready.
P.P.P.S. My favorite beauty buys of 2020.