My Pre-Fall’s Most Wanted!

Every year we go through a few awkward weeks of weather between the end of Summer and beginning of Fall. In the fashion world, this is where one needs to have a few great “transitional” pieces in their wardrobe and oh believe me, my list is already much longer than I could ever afford. But that’s the thing, in fashion you can create and imagine looks that you may or may not have the ability to have in your wardrobe.

Animal prints are HUGE for the end of Summer and my prediction is that they will carry on into some of the Fall season. I love this leopard print tank! It looks great with cut-offs, any black color bottoms, skinny jeans, and with a cardigan or cropped leather jacket over it.

At some point I have to buy these Curret/Elliot cargo “Captain Trousers”. They are so versatile, comfortable, and can easily be dressed up or down with the change of a top or accessories. Siwy also makes a great pair that is a little more expensive for the new season.


Pretty much EVERY shoe in Jeffrey Campbell’s collection lately is a must for me. If I had to pick my three favorites they would be this “Tick Wedge Bootie” and the “Wishlist Boot”. The wedges can be worn with tights, skinny jeans, and even an edgier dress. The boots would look great with leggings, skinnys, or a casual grundge-type dress! I did have a chance to purchase these “Woodie” clogs and they could not be more comfortable. They also go with virtually everything!




The handbag every woman must have, that is actually a wardrobe staple is a stylish messenger bag. The two I recommend are this Linea Pelle studded black leather bag and this fabulous fringe messenger by Tory Burch.


Acid wash jeans are so 80’s but I love them for the rocker look they give off. I suggest only buying a pair of skinny acid or mineral wash to keep the look slimming. Slip on a pair of those Tick Wedge Booties I talked about earlier and you’ll be one stylish stunna!

For a more bohemian style, scoop up a pair of rugged patchwork jeans like these from Jey by John Eshaya.

Now there has to be something from my two recent favorite basic, casual clothing lines; LnA and Wildfox. No matter what color you choose an off-the-shoulder sweater is something you need as a transitional piece. Perfect for the girl on the go! I also love this feather raglan tee by Wildfox for the same purpose.


Having a bad hair day or fighting the frizzies from a rainy day? The easiest solution is to throw on a fashion forward fedora. In my opinion, there is something about the fedora that makes a boring outfit and bad hair day seem like you actually made an effort to dress yourself.

Lastly, it doesn’t get more classic than a great denim jacket! And if you’re going to go for it, why not do it right? The Levi classic denim jacket is the one and only way to wear this look. And even though I have seen recent photo shoots that show denim on denim as a trend, I don’t think it looks right so pair it with ANYTHING but!


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