Coaterie

I haven't been very excited by many of the fall offerings so far, with the clear exception of coats.  A good one can make an outfit, as demonstrated by Carine Roitfeld & her classic Burberry trench:

 

More eye candy!

Alaia:

closeup:

Miu Miu:

And, for something slightly more affordable at $695, Diane von Furstenberg:

Delicious Deco

Go on sale already!

 

And throw these in too.

 

Get yours at Bottega Veneta.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

Lately I've noticed them everywhere - Elizabeth Charles, Net-a-Porter, and of course, on the runway. My friend Diana says the trend has been simmering for some time now. I think they're about to go from simmering to sizzling.

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Yes, capes. They're like the cousin of ponchos. And no, you don't have to wear yours like a pirate or a deranged Playboy bunny.

These boots are the future.

A while ago I got the fall lookbook from Jil Sander & these boots caught my eye. I forgot about them until yesterday. They were the first thing I saw as I entered the Barneys shoe department. They look like they belong in an '80s movie about the future, to be paired with a shiny foil spacesuit. I'll skip the suit & take the boots.



Find yours at Barneys.

Caped Crusader

Have you ever come across something that you just can't justify and you know you'll never wear it, but it still tugs at your heartstrings and you keep imagining all the fabulous outfits you can plan around it? Yeah, I'm having one of those moments.

Behold, the wool-blend scarf vest from Fendi. Like a modern update of Little Red Riding Hood's outfit, but with a hint of badass when paired with leather.


Via Net-a-Porter.