Girl in the Fall

Fall's a-coming. I feel it in my bones. And in my clothes.

Recent purchases from H&M, TopShop, Forever 21, Craigslist and my closet. I completely forgot about that last Rodarte for Target raincoat, and it's become a part of my regular rotation in addition to my HALSTON DRESS. That was the Craigslist steal (of that week :P). AND more exciting news: I fit into my little little black dress. The best part of post-college life -- a regular diet and sleeping schedule.

Black leather panelled pencil and floral chiffon skirts from Forever.

The H&M motorcycle boots at the far right -- it was love at first sight.

I love you, Summer, but when it comes to fashion, Fall is the beginning and end of my year.

P.S. If any of you know where I can get a coat like this one:

Send it my way. Don't you hate it how TopShop doesn't sell 90% of the stuff in their lookbook?

Breakfast at Tiffany's

For some odd reason, I've had these pangs to watch this movie (...for the x time) again, if not for style/interior inspiration (it does have the most iconic dress in Hollywood history), then just for some romantic (is that the right word?) inspiration. You know -- that feel good intrinsic...thing (gosh, I'm being incredibly articulate today) that comes from a story that takes two characters with real-world flaws and gives them unreal love. I just need my new loveseat (which I'm picking up this weekend!) to curl up on and a bottle of white. And time -- that's important, too.

How is it that every shot of this film is a friggin poster? It's ridiculous.

The Twin Cities

Last week, I got to tag along to an event my company was hosting in Minneapolis a.k.a. City of the Strangest Names (Minnehaha) and the Sweetest People on the Planet. Everyone calls you "lovey" or "dovey" or "lovey-dovey," and every time I heard that off-kilter Minnesotan accent, I mean, how can you not smile? Maybe I've just been in Chicago too long.


The point is, we stayed at the W Minneapolis at The Foshay, and it was...kind of incredible. The last time I stayed at the W was at the Times Square, New York with my mother, and from what I remember, it was too much, sleazy, and all wrong. But take a look at this one --

You can't really see it, but there are little welcome letters on the desk. Details, my friends!

Lobby

Foyer -- maybe the sleaze-lessness and charm comes from the building being so old. The Foshay is an art deco building from the 1920s.

I can't get a good photo, but these high back chairs were paired all along the foyer, and they were my favorite part.

Yeah, it was still a little too much, but sometimes more is more.

P.S. I studied for the GREs last night. The things Norman gets me to do...

Leaked

My personal favorites:

Missoni for Target throw blanket (This. Is. Mine.)

Missoni for Target scarves

Missoni for Target ties!! I'm gonna buy one. And I don't wear ties. (Surprise BF!)

Missoni for Target pillows

Yes! Missoni for Target houseware!

And finally...

The bike. With Missoni stripes. And turquoise tires. I don't know how to ride a bike, but for you, I'll learn. Or I could just leave you in my apartment and stare 'cause that's fine, too.

How, how, can they expect me to wait until Sept. 13?! 

(photos via fashionologie)

On Ikea

"IKEA is a retail tower defense game where you are the enemy trying to navigate the maze without losing all your money before the exit." 


(via apartment therapy)

Missoni + Target

Yup, you read right. Actually you probably already know because I decided to fall off the face of the planet when it was announced a few months ago. I found out from reading this month's Vogue, and after extensive research, I can tell this is going to be a problem. I can't restrain myself from reaching for my wallet, and the items aren't even on sale yet.

The partners gave Vogue an exclusive sneak-peek into some of the product they're working on -- and that's a big deal. They're guarding this stuff with the same security assigned to a classified government sector's nuclear bomb. A mini-tour of Margherita's Milan home, and most of the items in the spread are a part of the Target and Missoni collab (the biggest one the retailer's done -- over 400 items), including her clothes (!!!). And they want me to wait until September!

P.S. Yes, that is Missoni furniture.

P.P.S. Yes, that's a Missoni bike ($400).

Chicagoan

...finally.

And I know it's been like a month, but did I mention what Norman gave me for my birthday?

Yeah, I actually thought the box was the gift. Lanvin flats?! Are you kidding me?! I'm the luckiest girl in the world.