Everyone’s fall wish list seems to have one thing in common – a canvas bag with leather detailing. Be it a slouchy purse, a military-style backpack, or a weekender, we all want one. Me included. Here are a few of my favorites for the season…
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My paternal grandfather was a gunner’s mate in the navy and carried the nickname Sailor with him for the rest of his life. He had an anchor tattooed on his forearm with carrying his ship’s name, and I’ll forever associate the emblem with him. I guess that’s why I’m so drawn to this hand-forged steel anchor necklace. I love the rough edges and that it will develop a slight patina over time, just like a rusty old sailor himself. {via Shiny Squirrel}
Leave it to Kate Spade to take a classic and reinvent it into another variation of the same. Take your pick of The Importace of Being Earnest, Great Expectations, and The Great Gatsby to clutch for a night on the town. But for now you can decorate your desktop with some sweet wallpaper.
Her rich attire creeps rustling to her knees.
The Hottest Tagline Ever award goes to Strumpet & Ink. Their knickers aren’t too shabby either. Definitely something to reserve for that special occasion.
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I love the idea of a lightweight fabric necklace from Thief&Bandit resting gently against my collarbone. And the fabric? Completely hand painted.
I love the unexpected, slightly dirty feeling of these rings from Polly Wales.
Day in and day out my uniform er, outift stays fairly true to a designer’s stereotypical wardrobe. Dark wash skinny jeans. Some version of a black tee or horizontal nautical stripes. Cute flats or sandals. Some days I throw a long necklace and some nerd glasses into the mix. There’s not much to it, so I got to thinking. If I could add a few key pieces each season that would mix well with what I already own, what would those things be? Here’s what I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled for this fall. The photo up top is my inspiration, if she wouldn’t wear I’m not either.
Clockwise: NARS matte red lipstick, Essie Little Brown Dress nail polish, black skinny choker, Etten Eller necklace (via Shiny Squirrel), Antler necklace, Cutler & Gross round tortoise shell framed sunglasses (via Teen Angster), Farm Ruck Sack
Clockwise: Hutchinson bag, Anja skirt (via frolic), Satya Rai mobius scarf, patent leather Brogue shoes, Joanna Classic Oxford shoes, Cadet Cape (via Greedy Girl)
Slowly but surely my jewelry box is opening itself up to yellow gold. Let me amend that, yellow gold that is done correctly. Delicate and clean, where the lines do the lifting. Just like these pieces by Jules Smith that I spotted at South Moon Under.
Archival Clothing’s Rucksack is made from closely woven waxed twill, and is a modern interpretation of the traditional canoe pack. I love the clean lines and adjustable straps. Basically I think it’s super duper pretty.
