Today, I’m going to be sharing my Autumn clothing purchases, and those elusive dreams that I hope will make their way into my closet someday soon!
But first, I wanted to share this picture of my first attempt at a Gibson Girl hair do! You see, all this Anne of Green Gables reading has rather affected me, and once I get an idea into my head, I have to act on it.
So there I am… It’s not quite perfect, but I thought I got the general idea down pat. Of course, when I went down and Alex saw me, he did a double-take. Then he said, “Was there a thunderstorm upstairs?” This man is adorable, but he Torments me!
Now on to the exciting part! 🙂
Colour palette: Mostly neutral colours. I truly love the simplicity of neutrals. My wardrobe used to be all about dark, vibrant, vivid colours, and I still know the stunning effect of a deep, dark red… But I also appreciate the quiet elegance of neutral shades, and with lots of textures and patterns, they are flattering and invite one to take a deeper inspection in order to understand their whispered loveliness!
The pieces:
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This Aritzia Babaton ‘Spencer’ black wool coat is anything but ordinary. It has a sleek funnel collar (you can fold it to lay flat, too) and interesting seam details. The lines are sleek and the buttons simple, but if you look closer, you find all the hidden beauty in this gem of a coat!
Kate Spade has a gorgeous sense of ladylike yet whimsical style and taste, end of story. I absolutely love her ‘Madison Ave.’ collection watercolour rose scarf. The dusty, rosy pinks are reminiscent of an olde-fashioned Autumn spent walking in a secret garden.
This Ballet Beautiful x Ivory Row pointelle wrap is cozily delicious for chillier nights. Made of cashmere, it would be hard not to feel like the graceful White Swan when you put this on!
DUO’s ‘Fia’ Spanish-style riding boots are perfect for riding or strolling off stylishly into a new adventure this Fall.
There is a story connected to this Fisherman Out of Ireland Aran Criss Cross Rib Polo Sweater! Allow me to regale you with it. 🙂 I stumbled upon a picture of the pullover last year, and it was the perfect chunky piece that I had envisioned but could not find! I wanted it so badly, I scoured all the Irish gift and clothing shops online. Only one had it (supposedly), but they never shipped it, and I ended up cancelling the order after waiting for two months! I gave up on it, and decided that it was one of those elusive things that would remain an unfilled wish. Two weeks ago, I was browsing my favourite Irish gift shop, Blarney.com, inspired by a friend’s upcoming visit to Ireland. Well you can guess what I saw, the squealing I did, and the impatience that gripped me. You see, I wanted to be good with my budget, so I had banned myself from shopping for two weeks. Anything could happen in that time! But happily, it was meant to be. And as of yesterday, it is now on its way to me!! ^_^ I can’t wait.
The last piece that I am coveting this Autumn is this House of Bruar Ladies Plaid Short Kilt, specifically in the blue/lilac/camel colourway. I’ve always had a weakness for plaid and kilt-like skirts, and this just seems so classic and preppy-cute, and perfect! Another thing about it is that it is pure wool, so will be quite nice and warm!
What are you dreaming of having in your closets this Autumn?
xoxo,
— Cathie
