OBSESS: Fall Shoe Favorites

The summer is fading.  No matter how much we wish it would stay, it's slipping away.  BUT that means it's time to pull out FALL FAVORITES.  Fall clothes are my favorite.  I love pulling out that fuzzy sweater and my skinny jeans.  I love breaking out the suede and cashmere!  And better yet, I love not having to cover it up with a bulky, puffer jacket.

Fall stuff has hit stores already and there are a few pairs of kicks that have been OBSESSED.  Let's start with the Aquazzura Christy flats.  If there's an IT shoe this season, these have got to be them.

I can't stop thinking about them.
It's taking over my life.
I can't sleep...though I can surprisingly still eat...

While I feel like they're starting to take over Instagram which means that they're almost on the brink of mainstream...but I still love them.  The pointed toe makes them feel a little more fashion forward, while the lace-up feels delicate and classic like a ballet slipper.  Be prepared to drop some dough- $675 for these beauties.

My favorite boot of all time has to be the Alexander Wang Sigrid Boot.  I bought these boots a few years ago and even today, after years of stretching them and trudging them through the salt-ridden snowy mush streets of NYC, they're still snuggly fit against my legs and I get compliments on them all the time.

These boots are a staple in the Alexander Wang shoe collection and will set you back about $1,050.  They are WORTH IT.  The day that mine finally die, I'll be re-upping.

I love black as much as the next girl, but I do realize that my wardrobe needs color sometimes.  Garance Doré recently shared these burgundy beauties by Jil Sander on her site and I'm loving them, too.

Coming in under $500, these are available now for $420.

Do you have any Obsessions for Fall that you're dying to get your hands on??  If so, tell me about them!  A girl can never have too many pairs of shoes....right???

Ogle to Own! Farfetch Sale

Have something fancy you've been eyeing?  Take a spin around Farfetch.com and see if it happens to be on sale!

If it's on sale, use code xx20june15 for an extra 20% off.  Here are some of my picks from the sale.

If you've been wanting something from the Valentino Rockstud collection, here's your chance.  After the discount it's a little over $1,500.

If you've been wanting a new sneaker that's not a Vans slip on (because those are all the rage right now), pick up this adorable pair from Sophia Webster.  I saw these in person recently and really regret not getting them.  I LOVE THE UNICORNS!  Less than $100.  BAM.

Wanting to change up your work wardrobe or rock pants to an upcoming wedding?  These trousers by Fleur Du Mal are awesome at $294.  For work, they can be paired with a simple blouse, but be bold for a wedding and choose a fun crop top and some big earrings!

Speaking of fun earrings, there's a great selection of luxe costume jewelry in this sale too.  I loved all the Moschino bear stuff this past season (must be after that time I regretted not getting the Charlotte Olympia Gummi Bear clutch...) and now the earrings are on sale for $185.60.

I've been loving multi-prints lately, and here's a dress I want RIGHT NOW by Philosophy for a little over $450.

Some of these things are definitely a departure from my usual color palette, so here are my favorite black and white pieces.

Happy shopping!!  Oh and Happy Father's Day :)

Ogle: What I Want to Wear to FNO!

Now for the SHOW.  If I had the bucks to comb through the upper echelon of shopping for FNO, man, would I be a dazzling, patterned gem amongst a sea of black and grey in NYC!

Sorry to get so poetic about it, but sometimes fashion really does amaze me.  Instead of shoes, let's start with bags this time.  Get ready..

This is a lovely, gorgeous, delicious bag by Maiyet.  It has "FALL" written all over it.  Pair it with a berry colored dress like this one by Cédric Charlier which shows just the right amount of leg.  Want some glitz?  These simple cube earrings from Tom Binns for a flash of gold are perfect with the lovely burgundy of the bag.  Strappies are lovely when showing off some leg.  I think these from Alexander Wang are perfect- they aren't sky high so you should be able to walk around looking like a human being (or not).

The simpler, yet still gorgeous Maison Martin Margiela Saddle Bag.  I love grey with dark blue and this top by Tess Giberson total does it for me paired with some funky pants by Kelly Wearstler.  I'm still sticking to my rule of comfort which is why I recommend a tasty pair of Pierre Hardy heels.  These strappy ones to be specific.  Pierre Hardy shoes are the most amazingly comfortable heels I have ever worn.  Finish it with your hair down and a nude lip like Fairest Nude by L'Oréal!

 Let's go a little more casual with Marni.  I love this bag.  I've still been on the search for a new tote and I think the geometry and color of this bag are just so cool.  I love to rock this with a single patterned outfit like this one from A.L.C. (top and bottom!).  For shoes, I'd take odd route- loafers.  Not just any loafers.  These adorable ones from Nicholas Kirkwood.  A tough cuff by Pierre Hardy to complete the look!

I hope these last two posts inspired you about Fall fashions!  I'm personally in a slump about the summer coming to an end.  A depression, really.  I don't want to let it go, but with all these cool items popping up in stores, each day that I get closer to fall, the more excited I am about digging out my fall clothes.  I can taste the pumpkin ale now...

Own: How to Replace a Longchamp Bag

But...but...I love my Longchamp!  It's totally falling apart now and to be honest, I'm tired of having the one that everyone else has.  You know, the black one with the brown leather.  I get on the subway and 50% of the women on the train have the same one.  I've even gone as far as writing my name on the side of the leather flap just to differentiate it.

Well, it's officially kaput.  The bag is completely ripped on the inside, the corners are fraying and the zipper has broken.  Now what?  I've never considered any other options besides just buying another Longchamp (which is still something I'm highly considering).  But there are other options out there, right?  OF COURSE. Let's see, shall we?

Now that fall collections are rolling in, let's examine.

One choice that I wish had I had made before the fall collections rolled in was to purchase the Alexander Wang Trudy tote.  I've borrowed this tote from a friend before and I have to say, it's a really nice bag!  It would've been a total upgrade from the Longchamp.  It's all leather and way more my speed.  I think it's also a little more comfortable to carry because the straps are thick.  I'll have to keep my eye out if this bag ever pops up again at this price.  Le sigh* regrets regrets...I hate to start my picks out with a regret, but I just thought this had to be said.

Baggu is a brand that I usually only think of when I'm toting my groceries home in a plastic bag and the thought that I usually have is "UGH!  I should have remembered my BAGGU."  Well the Duck is a little more stylish.  I think this might be a little on the small side, but it's a great deal at only $82 compared to the $150 Longchamp.

I hate to keep picking black, but I love black!  However, I will consider some options with other colors and by color I mean something with black.  Here's one I would really consider, both for price and size from Asos.

Here's another one that is a little more fun.  I haven't owned a Kate Spade bag in a couple years, but this one could change my tune!

I guess the reason why I like the black options because I like my daytime travel bag to be subtle.  What do you guys think?  Am I missing any amazing options?  The web is so big and I'm just me!  I can't possibly find everything out there so send me through your options!  

Obsess: Are you for Scuba? YES.

I read/browse/drool over tons of blogs a day and one that I really love is Into the Gloss written by Emily Weiss (yes! from The Hills!).  Her blog has awesome coverage of the fashion industry- namely its beauty trends and influencers.  Beyond that, her site is really well designed and the photography on it is enough to keep me sucked in for hours.  The other day when I was catching up on her blog posts, I saw this picture from her trip to Jamaica:

I love this Lisa Marie Fernandez suit for a couple reasons.  1) It's a one piece which is out of my usual comfort zone.  My dad always told me that going of outside your confort zone meant pushing oneself forward in life.  It meant progress.  I'll take his advice and apply it here.  Thanks, Dad!  2) IT'S SO SCUBA!  While I've kind of been afraid of this trend, I think I'm going to fully embrace it this spring.  It's so sleek and polished.

Lisa Marie Fernandez has a bunch of amazing swimwear that can double up as regular streetwear.  Here are some of my favorites:

This is like the one that Emily is sporting above but it's just straight black.  I would love to rock this with a plush Manoush mini and some Giuseppe Zanotti strappy heels.

I love this white structured suit.  Also very wearable as a top!  How about paired with a sexy maxi skirt from Mason by Michelle Mason and some chunky sandals by See by Chloe.

I also discovered this Lisa Marie Fernandez skirt on the Outnet.  How awesome would this look with a crispy white shirt from Equipment and some tough booties like these Alexander Wang ones. UGH DYING. SO GOOD.

Even Alexander Wang is into the trend!  Some pieces from his 2012 Resort line are totally SCUBA!  Like this one:

Loving this trend as much as I am??  Well I did find one Ownable piece from ShopNastyGal:

This might be a tough trend to pull off, but I think it's so fresh.  I love it!  Maybe one of these pieces- scuba or not- will find it's way into my closet!

Obsess at First Site: Alexander Wang Clutch

On a recent shopping trip with a friend, we had found ourselves meandering through Soho for hours and feeling completely uninspired.  That's not to say there aren't some amazing fashions out right now, but nothing was really catching our eye.  We walked into Barneys Co-Op expecting to feel the same way when we walked out, but we were wrong.  Right before we walked out of the store, this magical fur of a clutch caught our eye:

The leather on this clutch is amazing luscious and while it looks small here, since it's like a wallet on the inside, it has a place for your money and your cards along with a cell phone pocket and a small side zip pocket to put some lipgloss and a compact.  That's pretty much all you need when you go out anyway.  It zips all the way around and it has metal corners.  It does come in a regular leather version, but the pony hair makes it look so much more luxe.  So incredible.  I LOVE IT.  I AM OBSESSED WITH IT.  I MUST find a way to own this.  Available now at Barneys Co-op.