I can’t believe summer is ending as it always does, right before my eyes. It has seemed to flutter by without acknowledging me for the past two that I have been employed. This year, I don’t feel like it has really come at all. I know it’s been hot and I’ve been wearing the shit out of some sundresses y’all, but I have yet to step foot onto the beach or even the lake bank. Last summer, I practically lived on the lake and while I thank my lucky stars I’m no longer on that train, I have missed the water and the sun and the slightly tipsy feeling that boat rides and junk food give a person before they’ve even picked up their first wine spritzer.
Even as I am slightly nervous about how my main squeeze’s football fanaticism will affect my social calendar, I am absolutely ecstatic about fall fashion. I’m excited about other things too, like camping and tailgating and fireplaces but what else does Alice in Cubicleland have to look forward to really? Alice = me, in case I confused you there. Still on my stunted path to self-discovery, I’ve allotted myself plenty of time to peruse magazines at work looking for one of my company’s ads to appear (drooling over booties and capes and statement necklaces galore). You see, I am a girl that loves to dress. I love to dress up, I love to dress down, I love to buy dresses…you see where I’m going with this. But, I am not a girl that spends an entire paycheck on a Louis Vuitton bowling bag. I love vintage, I love Target and I like to think that I can make the two work together half the time. My closet is bursting at the seams and needs to be dealt with but today, the thought of it made me smile as I took a jaunt through the September Marie Claire today. For two reasons, first of which – Marie Claire has certainly upped their game! They have pages and pages of fashion, some too expensive, some too bizarre but most are appealing and enticing. This ties back to my closet in that I already posses quite a few of the items that Marie suggests are staples for fall! Egads! Let’s see, what do I have?
- Several pairs of booties, both peep-toe and closed
- A glorious 40’s-ish rain trench, purchased off season from TJ Maxx
- A fuzzy faux-fur vest – a gift from mom in high school (who knew it’d be so chic?!)
- High-waisted trousers, I may need more of these, I do so love how they make my legs look long…
- A riding cap
- An oversize men’s watch
- Red lips, I don’t exactly have them, but they can be applied
- Transition dresses with an hour-glass silhouette – may need a few more of these too
- Sweaters with sequins (not just for ugly sweater parties anymore, I always knew they’d come around)
- Winter white. I just stained the hem of my winter white trousers with my nars multi this morning (they work for summer too!) but am crossing my fingers the trusty dry cleaner can save them and if he can’t WILL WEAR THEM REGARDLESS!
Needed:
More sweaters, flat boots, bangles, vintage – always need more vintage!
The Window Shopper 