{style} a fall hat for the weekends

Wearing: Goorin Bros. Maise Lock Felt Fedora, APC cashmere tee [old, similar here + here], Banana Republic embellished collared shirt, [old, similar here + here], Gap high rise skinnies, Loeffler Randall snakeskin flats [old, similar here], vintage Gucci tote.

This is the first year that I can honestly say that I haven't gone shopping for fall. While it's my favorite season + I usually start shopping in late July/early August, it just never happened. It's possible that my trip to Tulum put me in a mind state that I never wanted to get out of. Still don't.

Since I usually wear the same few key pieces for work during the week, when I came across a gift card for the ever fabulous Goorin Bros., I figured a bright colored hat could be the way to jumpstart my wardrobe for a bit more playfulness on the weekends.

I found this unique vintage Gucci tote in the window of a lovely shop in Brera while I was in Milan last year + so thankful I spotted it. I usually only carried it for work [surprisingly the perfect size for a laptop] + was a bit timid to use such a structured bag for weekend use, but this outfit was calling for it.

Since the hat, the structured tote + the collared shirt could be a bit more on the tailored/menswear-inspired spectrum, the hidden detail of the embellished collar, the snakeskin flats + the leather bow on the side of the hat add the much needed, subtle feminine touch.  While I'm not a fan of diamonds usually, throw some bling on my clothes + I am as happy as a seagull with a fry.

Shop it!

XO.

{road trip} apple picking

The thing about apple picking?  You don't need kids to enjoy collecting a bushel of delicious apples!

photos: Robin West at Wilkins Fruit & Fir Farm, NY

{side by side} Olivia Palermo Fall style

photo 1, photo 2

{falling}

My favorite part of Fall is being able to see the leaves changing into vibrant shades of red, yellow and orange.  Truly spectacular and one of the best things about living in the Northeast.

Photos: Robin West

Stella!

Stella McCartney's Autumn 2011 Collection is now online and I'm really drawn to the updated Man Men'esque inspired pieces.  The new, more tailored over-sized shapes that is Stella's specialty is so much more put together & work appropriate than some of the styles out there of season's past.  And, can we talk about that black dress!?  

Fall Picnics

It's becoming my favorite time of year; the days and nights become crisp, the leaves change colors to the beautiful reds, greens, oranges & golds...and, of course, it's the perfect weather for picnics and bonfires.  When I went to the wine festival this weekend, I really wanted to bring a sheet that we can all sit on, but I had no desire to carry around something bulky in the heat & crowd.
If I only knew that this hands-free Motor Robe & Carrier from Terrain existed!  It jumped out at me while I browsing Design Sponge this morning and it is now on top of my list to buy. The best part? It's the colors of fall!