Fall Style Inspiration

It took a while, but now I'm finally excited about fall; of course a big portion of my excitement comes from fall fashion possibilities.  Here is some "Pinspiration" from my Fall Style Pinterest Board and some items I'd love to add to my fall wardrobe this season.

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Fall Wish List

Here are a few things I'm currently wishing for...

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What's on your fall wish list?

Fall Wish List

Just a few things I'm currently wishing for this fall... 

1.  J. Crew Schoolboy Blazer in Velvet; 2.  Nanaimo Bar None Cardigan; 3.  Navajo Sunset Print Tunic Dress; 4. Gap 1969 Super Lightweight Pintucked Trouser Jeans; 5. Aldo Bramuchi Bag; 6. Nine West Chelsy Mary Jane; 7. Nordstrom Carole Triple Strand Bead Necklace; 8. Thief and Bandit Hand Printed String Cuff Bracelet in White Heat Geo Print

Currently wishing for...fall transitional pieces

Items above: Equipment Blouse; Orange Lace Skirt; Eden Cardigan; Grandiose Bag in Orange; Khota Aztec Sweater Dress; Color Theory Rainbow Bangle Set; Asos Seam Front Petite Pant; Exotic Locale Wood Brown Earrings; Skinny Leather Belt; Rhythm of Love Striped Sweater; Zad Mod Flower Ring

I'm not quite ready for the summer to end, but since I don't seem to have a choice, it's time to focus on fall pieces that I can wear now while it's still warm and later with layers when the chilly fall weather sets in.  These items are purely aspirational, but I will keep these choices in mind when I do any clothing or accessory shopping. 

Currently Wishing for... a timeless gold watch

1. Juicy Couture Gold Watch
2. Lacoste Watch, Women's Palma Goldtone Stainless Steel Bracelet
3. Michael Kors Round Watch, Golden
4. Marc by Marc Jacobs Henry Colored Crystal Bracelet Watch
5. DKNY Gold Polished Roundface with Matte Metallic Dial
6. Citizens Ladies Wrist Watch

For the past several years, my cell phone has served as my watch. I think the last time I actually bought a watch was in high school...But it would be nice to add a timeless gold watch to my collection and also to be a little less reliant on my cell phone to tell time.

Currently wishing for...earrings

My shopping will be of the imaginary variety for the next few weeks, but that doesn't stop me from wishing (and bookmarking) things I'd enjoy wearing like earrings.  I guess I have silver and gold on the brain right now.

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Currently wish for... handbags!

I'd like a roomy bag that would fit the plethora (just wanted an excuse to use that word) of items I carry around on a daily basis.

Since summer is almost here, it would also be nice to get a bag in a color other than black.

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Currently wishing for...summery shoes

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Here are a few items that have caught my eye that I'd love to add to my wardrobe.

1. Top Shop Yellow Spot Blouse
2. Aldo Forwood Wedges
3. Top Shop Pleated Skirt by Rare
4. Zara Acordian Pleat Skirt
5. Jessica Simpson Dany Platforms
6. Ray Ban Aviators
7. Alloy Elona Floppy Hat
8. American Apparel Large Leather Pouch

What I Wish I Wore: Party Frocks

I've been somewhat in denial that the holidays are around the corner and haven't picked up one single holiday gift yet....but I have been window-shopping for pretty party frocks. I guess I'm feelin' strapless dresses these days.

1. Whipped Butter Dress


2. Red Carpet Royalty Dress in Afterparty


3. Missing the Pacific Dress


4. Young Bright Things Dress


5. Spun Gold Dress


6. Opposites Interact Dress
   

Fall Wish List

Gap Chambray Pocket Shirt

Arden B Asymmetrical Military Vest

Forever 21 Polka Dot Platform Heels

Boxing Kitten Althea Skirt

Walter Sequin Mesh Tank

Rebecca Minkoff Helmut Pants (Shop Bop)

Top Shop Buckle Leather Strap Satchel

Calvin Klein Cropped Tuxedo Jacket

CLEO Earrings in Gold and White (via Etsy)

Top Shop Leopard Print Skinny Belt

RGB Grey Nail Polish

I'm not quite ready to say goodbye to summer, but I really do love fall mainly because of the clothing options! Here are a few items I'm currently wish for this fall. Part II will follow...

What I Wish I Wore: 4th of July

The 4th of July holiday weekend is only weeks away, and this dress caught my eye because I thought the bright red color would be festive to wear to a cookout or an outdoor festival like the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival that is taking place over the weekend in D.C. Because I'm pretty short in real life, I love heels, but I decided that I'd go for comfort with the look above and wear reasonable flat sandals instead of sky-high wedges. I also chose a roomy bag that could easily fit a water bottle, an umbrella in case of summer showers, or a camera to document fun activities for the day.

Dress: Mod Cloth
Hat: E4Hats
Bag: Spotted Moth
Shoes: Amiclubwear
Bracelets: Old Navy
Hoop Earrings: Piperlime

What I Wish I Wore: Date Nite

Dress: Modcloth
Shoes: Endless
Earrings: JessLC
Locket: Modcloth
Clutch: Endless

This dress caught my eye because it looks like it could easily transition from day to evening with a cardigan or blazer and different accessories. My self-imposed one month shopping hiatus is getting to me. I find myself staring wistfully at my closet each morning wishing there was something new (or new to me) in there. I have successfully stayed out of my favorite 'brick and mortar' stores for most of the month, but window shopping on the Internet is another story...temptation is everywhere. If I can make it through Memorial Day weekend without any clothing purchases, I'll be home free!

I was prompted to lessen my spending after looking at my purchases through Mint and realizing that I had very little to show for the money leaving my checking account. Though I didn't deprive myself, I really tried to think about my purchases more this month and ask myself if I really needed the item I was considering. Though I plan to get a few items, I'm going to keep my 'spending awareness' up during the month of June and will make an effort to make my money stretch as far as possible. I think some thrifting is in order...I usually just save my thrifting for when I'm Philly visiting family, but I'll have to find some spots to go to in DC. Suggestions are welcome!

Do you implement shopping 'pauses' to get your spending in balance?