note to self

hers / mine

I love fall for many reasons, especially because the start of the season means it's acceptable to wear tartan again. While the lovely Andy's punkier version (Style Scrapbook) is not my personal style, I really like her thought process. More tartan, please, retailers.

Hers / Mine components: Kate Spade New York enamel bow earrings $48 Prada OPR 170OS sunglasses in black $245 J.Crew Tippi sweater in Navy $79.50 Coach legacy leather Penny bag $190 D&G ankle trouser $190 Loeffler Randall studded Tasmin pump $395

 

hers / mine

Because apparently mustard, khaki and black is a thing, and I like it.

HERS/MINE COMPONENTS: Modcloth Knot to Brag earrings $12 J.Crew striped tissue turtleneck $45 Top Shop boyfriend blazer $130 J.Crew cropped silk-blend pants $260 (similar - Café Capri in wool $128) Kate Spade New York Reena sandals $298

hers / mine

I l-o-v-e this shot of Jamie Beck from The Glamourai. (Honestly, has she ever looked bad?) So classic...

HERS/MINE components: Juliet & Company oversize pearl earrings $21 / NARS lipstick $24 / (Jamie is actually wearing a dress but I'm taking the top/skirt approach) J.Crew silk tee $115 / Top Shop pencil skirt $60 / Barney's automatic umbrella $65 / J.Crew Viv flats $188

hers / mine

While the fabulous Alexa Chung rocks her Chanel, the rest of can get a similar look for much less:

HERS/MINE components: Tory Burch studs $60 NARS lipstick in Dolce Vita $24 J.Crew wool blend crewneck $78 (Top Shop jumper $60) MSGM fringed mini skirt $210 (J.Crew mini $130) Zara quilted mini messenger $40 DVF sandals $195 $195

hers / mine

Could it get much simpler than this look captured by La Mode Outré?

Striped shirt. Pencil skirt. Loafer. Tote. Yes. 

HERS / MINE components: DITA Vesoul sunglasses $350 Chance Co. classic boatneck $68 J.Crew No. 2 pencil skirt (comes in regular, petite and tall sizes, which is why I picked it) $130 Kate Spade New York Primrose tote $448 Dolce Vita Marcel loafer $69