It’s September, and you know what that means – the September Vogue!
September 2012 Vogue
Technically, this arrived on my doorstep (literally – it doesn’t fit in my tiny apartment mailbox) in August, but I haven’t had time until this week to peruse all 916 pages. I was surprised at the ads with bicycles in them – okay, only a few, but still, compared to a few years ago?
Longchamp has a 4-page ad featuring a tandem bike!
An ad for Target’s Kirna Zabete capsule collection
Between this, and the huge stack of catalogs that arrived this week, I’m obsessed with fall clothing.
My wish lists always fall into two categories, but this year I have a third. The first category is always the fantasy clothing, the stuff in the ads, pure design, something I would never wear even if I could afford it. Okay, I might wear it…
Haider Ackermann Fall Winter 2012
John Galliano Fall Winter 2012
Alexander McQueen Resort 2013
If it was Ralph Lauren, I would wear it. I’ve always loved his tweeds and country roots. His fall collection was is clearly inspired by “Downton Abbey,” and is totally the kind of stuff I love.
Ralph Lauren Fall Winter 2012
Ralph Lauren Fall Winter 2012
Ralph Lauren Fall Winter 2012 (not Downton Abbey but I love this!)
The second category is stuff that is more in reach – J. Crew, Eddie Bauer, Boden, Garnet Hill, Jack Wills, Lands End, Ann Taylor Loft. I love these companies, and make my wish list from them.
Boden (yep, with a bike!)
J. Crew Liberty of London Shirt
L L Bean Signature Camo Print Dress
Clearly I’m obsessed with dresses and skirts this fall! And tweed – I always want tweed blazers and the perfect corduroy pants. From this list, I zero in on the few things I consider Must Haves, and try to figure out how to work them into my existing wardrobe.
This fall I’m adding a new category – bicycle fashion! There are several things on this list, some practical, and some not. Practical means I’m already thinking about biking to work in really cold weather, so gloves, and a non-vented helmet. Not really practical are the new Merrells I want but can’t really justify… and the cute stuff at Terry, like the cute Sharrows sweatshirt.
Terry Sharrows Sweatshirt (this would be so much cuter if it was reflective!)
Regardless of what I end up getting, I always create a look board. I have a bulletin board where I cut out magazine and catalog images I like and pin up. It reminds me at the least that I can mix up what I have to create the looks I like. Like everyone else, I get stuck in a rut sometimes, so it’s good to have a reminder to shake things up!
My inspiration board – with athletic and travel images as well, it basically focuses everything I love
I’m sure that I will be sharing items from my lists in the future, as I agonize over which items I really truly want and need. What sort of things do you want for the fall?
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