Friday, October 17, 2014

Fall Fash-Un

Oh it is that time I again, I wait for it feverishly all year- the bad tattoos have been covered up (I'm not opposed to tattoos, just bad ones- the winners this year were a lego & a croissant), no more sweaty exposed skin & funky smells, just pure luxury & fanfare, the glamour & refinement have taken back their rightful place- yes my friends, it's fall fashion time!  To say my heart beats out of my chest at the glory of it all is an understatement.... except...for...this...year....

I had to let a decent amount of time pass to muster up the enthusiasm to write this post because I had some serious recovering to do....some images I wish I'd never seen were burned into my psyche...

like this...
fashion peeps can intellectualize this all they want but I have no desire to look like Tony Soprano as he fetches the morning paper...
& this...
from the Motherland of all places, have we no shame?..Holes EVERYWHERE in her wool getup & yes, that's right, she's going to work out in this you fool, what else would she be doing?... At least Jenny from the Block looks a little sassier & spirited than the sisters of doom & gloom above...you know things are bad when this is the better alternative.

WHY, WHY, WHY??!! (picture me stomping my feet with a confused/pained look on my face)

I'm just not sure what is going on this season but it's like some rogue little ninny has infiltrated the fashion industry with an evil plot to make women look ugly & ridiculous.  Well he doesn't know what he's in for....I'm like a beauty sniffing dog & won't stop until I find it.  He is going down & pretty will prevail!!...

Now this is (blush!) pink wool I can deal with...

Giambattista Valli...
Gucci's collection is particularly lovely this season...
I'm intrigued by the look on the left...
this Parker dress is sure to be a multi-season staple...just put on the leather jacket below & you're good to go...
loving the flouncy skirt trend....fun & flirty with a little edge when paired with a biker jacket at Maje...
Proenza Schouler keeps it fresh & modern with white leather & pops of electric blue...
pretty much dying over this Karen Millen sequined camo jacket, can dress it up or down...
 adorable alpine charm at Louis Vuitton, very versatile separates...
the perfect little cranberry lace (with black satin trim along the collar) cocktail dress from Erdem.  A seasonally appropriate & rich alternative to black...
& if you're really stepping out on the town this Carolina Herrera red gown is a modern & clean-lined  showstopper....Sha-Zam...
Casual or fancy, put on something fabulous & have a wonderful fall weekend my friends!!

photos: me (via WSJ Magazine)/2/5/7/8/all others me