Leopard Print & Stripes Are Essential

Finally I have achieved adding a few of my much desired items to my closet.

1) Leopard Print Mohair shoes - booties to exact!

If you read my blog at all you know this has been an obsession for quite some time now. I am going through a phase where I am in love with heels and wedges, especially those that are fall inspired (aka boots). I am 5' 7" so I am lean towards the taller end of women, but nothing gives you more of a power trip than being even taller if you ask me. Can't talk down to me if I am towering over you, now can you?

2) Striped 3/4 Sleeve Shirt - (from Madwell, and basically everything they have is on my "must own" list)

I opted for the blue and white, though it came in a very attractive mustard and white stripe too. I wanted all three color options honestly, but this will do for now.

Fall Wish List: Madewell Edition

A few days ago the New Arrivals for Fall on Madewell came out! I have previously posted the look book for Fall a while back, but now the styles are available for purchase. Pretty exciting! Here are a few of my top favorites...I want, I want, I want...

Perfect Chambray Ex-Boyfriend Shirt - I have mentioned this before, so maybe it isn't so "new". Everyone needs a great chambray shirt and how can you not love that it's your "ex-boyfriends"?

Shapestripe Tee - You know by now I am obsessed with stripes. I love the faded stripes and the slouchy fit, I love the sleeve length.

Salt & Pepper Slouch Pants - Love the name again! I am all about pants this fall and slouch pants in particular (though its key though that there is still a slim fit). Who doesn't need pants with polka dots on them?

 Leather Soundstage Shorts - How many times do I really need to say I want leather shorts (or more likely with my budget faux leather shorts)? Paired with some tights you can wear these through fall, winter, and spring.

Striped Lampost Sweater Dress - Stripes all over, enough said. Not to mention that sweater dresses are always unbelievably comfortable. You will live in your sweater dresses. People will start to comment "Didn't you just wear that?" Yes, yes you did.

Blue, Black & Shades of Grey

My dream Fall wish list...I tried to not make it all Rag & Bone. It was difficult though.

Between the Lines

I occasionally hint at or mention my obsession with stripes. Ok, I may mention it more than occasionally. Stripes are a classic print that I adore on dresses, skirts, shorts, pants, t-shirts...well anything. If you don't have something striped in your closet you need to work on that right now. I can't have enough!

Share with...le minor® dip-dyed tee: these hand dyed tees are an awesome take on a traditional french sailor tee. I love the aged look and the unique color combinations. Since they are dip dyed each of the shirts has a unique look

 I am always on the look out for a striped pencil skirt and I am loving this one by Chinti and Parker

T by Alexander Wang striped drape long sleeve dress: enough said

Striped Tailor Top: I want this in a million colors (starting with black, blue, and red stripes as my first 3 options)

The Row: Resort 2012 Collection - inspiration 

Jil Sander: 2011 Spring RTW Collection - I loved this collection, like most fashion enthusiasts. Seems like this collection had an editorial in every fashion magazine this spring

Is It Fall Yet?

Nothing makes me want to go shopping like Fall. I know summer is still going strong, but I am already getting excited for all those fall knits.

To kick off the excitement I received the Fall 2011 Look Book for Madewell today. Check it out:

I want them all! Loving the colors and all those striped prints! 

Share the Love

Recently I discovered the amazing blog The Man Repeller. If you haven't read it before you have to check it out. I am late to the game on this one, since it is a pretty popular blog. The Man Repeller is written by Leandra Medine and she is truly hilarious. The blog takes a look at how many fashion forward looks are not considered "man friendly" and how women who dress stylish are most often not dressing to attract a guy. Leandra is very witty, so please check out her blog to read about her take on all the trends that women often love and guys simply don't understand.

Pictures if from one of her posts, which I choose to display because she is wearing The Perfect Chambray Shirt from Madewell that I have mentioned I am obsessed with in previous posts. This picture makes me want a red turban like the one she is sporting.... Man repelling and pretty ugly things seem to be one in the same haha.

Can't Have Enough

The hunt for the perfect denim/chambray shirt has been going on for a few years for me now. I have purchased a few. One is a longer tunic style button up chambray shirt and the other a button up denim with a more fitted and shorter cut. I love them both and they are wardrobe staples for sure. This hasn't satisfied my want for another one though. As you will come to find I like to buy similar things over and over again. If you like something though, why not get a few versions of it! Hey, I know what I like.

Recently I have made a few trips to the Madewell store and found several of the employees wearing this shirt:

Its called the "Perfect Chambray Shirt" and I have to agree with the title. I love the boyfriend fit and the light wash. Given, yes of course the sales girls were wearing it. I have worked retail and you usually have a discount that you use often because you are surrounded by the clothing all day and you just end up buying things to wear to work. Or there is a dress code that requires you to wear the store's products only. However, if you work at clothing store you usually know which products are the best since you are around them all the time and have probably tried them all on.  I was also at the Guggenheim Museum the other day and saw 2 girls wearing it there too!

This shirt is on my must have list for sure. If you need to have it for yourself right now check it out here:

http://www.madewell.com/madewell_feature/TheDenimShop/supportingacts/PRDOVR~25240/25240.jsp