Did you guys watch the classic British sit-com Fawlty Towers, starring a young John Cleese, growing up? My sibs and I owned the entire video-cassette series and loved the program so much that we re-enacted scenes for our parents, dressed up as the various characters. I believe I was Sybil Fawlty, the hotel proprieter’s wife. The most hilarious part is that my little sister that is now a fashion designer was always cast as Manuel, the Spanish waitstaff who could barely speak English. Why this was cast as it was, Lord knows. But anyway — if you’re looking for a cheer-me-up show, check it out. Everyone needs a little slapstick humor, coupled with good old fashioned jabs at marital strife.
But on a fashion note: I have to admit that I’ve spotted a couple of FALL items (get it, FALL-TY TOWERS?!?!??!?) that I will admit I’ve tagged as must-haves for the upcoming season, inspired in part by some of the gorgeous street style snaps below.
Some pics:
+Sleeveless turtleneck sweater ($29) — I gotta say that these unlikely, almost 70s-era colors, are really doing it for me right now. Rust, mustard, burgundy? Yes, yes, yes.
+Um, this double chain tortoise necklace is a done deal — on sale for $50, plus running a current promo that brings it down to $20!!!
+This denim midi skirt is THE piece for fall ($98) — I also love ones that have a button-up front, like this one or this one; I’ve seen a bunch of chic peas in it. Or, get the look for less with this $39 ASOS style.
+This Ulla Johnson bootie is PERFECTION for my everyday fall needs (on sale for $209).
+These striped tees from hip line Kule ($118) are perfection for layering underneath denim/dresses.
+Um, I quite literally DIE over this buttery suede dream of a dress from Tibi ($1,395).
+Banana, what’s UP! So many outrageously great shoes this season. I love this slingback pump ($138!) — looks like a much more expensive style from Carven. Also check out this elegant kitten heel (love the oversized bow) and of course these sandals, which I’ve already featured.
+Monogrammed pouchlette ($75).
+My brand-new Self-Portrait gown ($539, plus 30% off)! Style similar to the one shown in the street style snaps above with some lace-up flats ($675). Get the look for less with these ($248, which come in FAB colors)
+I love this sunny yellow dress from Marissa Webb ($359, plus 30% off).
+This mid-calf bootie is on sale for $109! Love it in this rust/brown color.
+Meli Melo tote, on sale for $324!
Other fall-appropriate pieces I’ve got my eyes on:
+Um, this suede dress from Banana is SO freaking chic.
+The.perfect.leather.jacket.I.want.this.so.badly.
+Great transitional dress on ridic sale — could be appropriate for summer with some splashy sandals or slides, or perfect with some lace-up flats for fall.
+These sweaters come in the most perfect shades, and I love the button-on-the-shoulder detail.
+This dress from JW Anderson is 70% off and is ALL I want to wear to work this fall.
+Perfect little lace top in fall-appropriate marigold.