I've just returned home from a lovely (but freezing) trip to Iceland to the beautiful weather here in New York. Autumn lasts about five hours in the city before it's months of arctic tundra, so I'm soaking up my favorite season while it lasts. And is it just me, or is fall the best season for fashion, too? I feel like my best (and easiest) outfits are around this time of year. Here are some items I think are going to get a lot of wear this season, and a couple that I'm dreaming of.
- APC Sweater - This is the closest dupe I can find to my favorite sweater of all time: a gorgeous dark navy with suede elbow patches that goes with everything. It's a men's sweater, which leads to it being perfectly slouchy in all the right places. I've had it for years and it only gets better with age.
- Fjällräven Kånken - I had this bag for a couple years before completely destroying the bottom of it, but I still think it's a classic and that this color is super versatile. I've recently replaced it with a plain black backpack from Muji (a brand which features heavily in this collage), and so far it seems relatively sturdy. I will report back!
- Tom Ford Lipstick in Black Orchid - At first glance, this color might look intimidating, but dabbed on as a stain it's an amazing everyday color that would be perfect for fall.
- Converse Low-Tops - I just bought my first pair of Converse sneakers in forever (my last pair had the soles flapping off and was covered in angsty lyrics and doodles). They go with both my blue and black jeans, which is really all I wear, so they'll probably get a lot of use in the upcoming months.
- Balmain Ambre Gris - This scent was chosen by my lovely friend, Tracy (blog), who I can easily say is even more well versed in fragrance than your average aficionado. She says it's "fall in a bottle". I'm not one to change fragrances between seasons, but I might be swayed!
- Acne Card Case - I've wanted a simple card case for forever, and I've had my eye on this one for just as long. Alas, it will probably remain a fantasy, but the idea of lightening up my wallet load to something I can slip in my back pocket is extremely appealing.
- Muji Trousers - I just bought my first pair of jeans from Muji, and while the legs are ridiculously long, they seem to be great quality for the price! I'm always in the market for something cheaper than my vice (J Brand) that will hold up slightly better than my Forever 21 jeans (although, at about $10 each, I can't really complain).
- Muji Knit Cap - I wanted to buy these in every color (all of which are very flattering and could blend into most wardrobes). They seem like the perfect weight for fall, too, though probably aren't heavy duty enough for the winter.
- Hanes T-Shirt - These are comfortable and super cheap to stock up on. What can I say, I'm not too picky about my shirts (although Everlane has been tempting me with theirs...).
What are you looking forward to most this fall?
Let us know in the comments!
(Also, I promise a post with more substance soon.)
