FALLIN'!
I wouldn't be me if I didn't give you some October in July! Now, maybe some of my fellow fashies can attest to this....once I am in full swing of a season, I'm already on to the next season. Particularly with Autumn. October is absolutely my favorite month of all time which happens to kick off my favorite season. Once the end of June is upon me, automatically, like clockwork, I start itching, the leaves start swirling in my mind. I'm dreaming of boots, sweaters and jackets. While everyone else is at the beach tossing the frisbee and eating potato salad, I'm in the fashion lab planning my fall purchases, scouring the internet for ANY and I do mean ANY hint or preview of Autumn.
I am become obsessed! Of course it's only the middle of July so I'm limited in my findings but I must not be the only one with the same mindset because this glorious thing we call the internet has supplied me with more than enough evidence to believe that October is in fact a-comin'!
Put down pina colada and check out what I'm fallin' for.....
Bernardo brown leather jacket / Dolce Vita leather booties / Steve madden booties / Wallet / Clare V fold over clutch / Coach purse / Anna Beck yellow gold ring / Michele stainless steel jewelry / Scarve / Smashbox lips makeup / 3-Wick Candle
Side Bar:
The "Sweater Weather" candle by Bath and Body Works has become my favorite candle in any and all of their collections. My friend Danielle had it burning in her home one evening when I walked in and like a moth to a flame....I darted right for it and HAD to have it. Of course they were sold out so I held my breath and prayed it would return this year. It seems the October gods have answered my prayers (and so early, thank you kindly!). It is back in stock along with a small collection of other Fall candles on the B&BW website. Just the other day, they were on sale for 2 for $22 so I snatched two of them up! If you love this scent or have been waiting for it's return, it's here - now watch for those sales!
The Steve Madden boots I also just got on super sale - they are currently en route to my job. I will give a nice review on those when they come in should I like them in person as much as I do right now! *Fingers crossed*
Aren't those Marc Jacob polishes so gorg for early Fall? I think they are a nice alternative to very dark and saturated colors that we are used to around this time of year. These are quite the opposite, just as pretty and still say "Fall".
Trick or treat!! ....err.....Happy shopping! :)
- V.V.
P.S. How wonderful would that be to ring a doorbell, scream "trick or treat!" and collect sweaters and lip glosses in lieu of candy?
*sigh*
When will they make me President of this country already?!?!
Brand Spotlight: Coach
We all remember Coach, don't we? For many of us, back in the day, owning a leather Coach bag was a big deal. It was our rite of passage into handbags, fashion and all things namebrand.
When I was in my early 20's and started working full time, I spent all of my money on Coach bags and accessories. I remember incessantly visiting the website hounding their new arrivals section looking for my next fix!
For me, it was more than just the name. Coach made gorgeous, buttery leather bags in classic shapes, wallets and shoes with edgy but timeless hardware in rich neutral colors.
That's who I am. While I enjoy and indulge in different fashion styles, "classic" will always be my fashion go to . I am the black turtleneck, I am the denim jacket, I am the striped shirt. And Coach, was my brand.
In the more recent years, Coach changed their stylings. They experimented with their logo's and coloring. I found myself stepping away from their brand the more eccentric they got. In my personal opinion, I thought they were losing who they really were. Easter egg pastel double CC's splattered all over a metallic canvas bag? I couldn't get on board. I knew it was time to hang it up when I was 25 and 26 years old carrying the same brand and bag as the 14 year old next to me online at the food court. I broke up with Coach.
Within the last two years, I started to see flashes of brilliance again from the line. I didn't want to get my hopes up....
Well, I'm here on my blogger soapbox to let everyone know, that the Coach has come home to roost!! They are back and better than ever! This is no phase, this is no gimmick. The shapes, the colors, the details, the leather, etc. The pieces are sophisticated and playful, but not youthful this time. They got it right. They went back to the basics that made them a legendary American brand. I am so excited over the new stuff, I wanted to share my top picks. You bet your bottom dollar that my dollar will be spent at Coach once again. I knew I was home when my heart did double beats (by the way, I call that a fash attack!) at the mere sight of their new arrivals section like it did so long ago. Trends are fun, experimenting is fun too. But nothing will ever beat a gorgeous, quality leather bag or wallet that you purchase with the staying power to last season after season, year after year. Classic will never go out of style.
Welcome home, Coach.
Faithfully,
V.V.
Spring Thing
I can smell the warm weather upon us. SO excited to "dress" again.
How's about a little weekend inspiration....... I'm tots making this happen!
