Me Wants It: Brian Atwood, Temperley London, Diane von Furstenberg and more.

Well, the weather is finally starting to cool down a bit now.  You'd think I would be thrilled because that means fall styles are around the corner, but now, all of a sudden, I find myself clinging to summer.  A few more 90 degree days won't hurt anyone!

Nevertheless, this week's lust list is all about fall and includes a few pairs of amazonian heels, lace and military-inspired trends and a dragon!

Let's begin with this Temperley London tunic.  This is probably my favorite piece out of everything listed here.  I love the cutout shoulder and the way the intricate beading detail is incorporated into the design.  It's such a fun piece, and if it didn't cost $1,250 I would buy it in a second.  Alas, that is (quite) a bit out of my price range.

I love the silhouette of this Diane von Furstenberg navy pinstripe dress and the zipper down the back adds the perfect touch of unexpected character. Professional yet flirty.

 

Lace is a big trend for the fall.  This Ports 1961 sheath would be perfect for work.  The lining is a great autumn color, and the gorgeous lace overlay adds a nice touch of delicacy.

I love everything about this Diane von Furstenerg Pilton felted lace coat.  It's the perfect shape for someone curvy and the lace panels give it a fun and unique look.  I would rock this all winter.

 

On the flip-side of delicate lace, this grey biker jacket offers a unique take on this fall's military trend.  Instead of the expected leather, Isabel Marant's design is made of a wool-blend.  Perfect for layering!

Moving on to footwear.... I admit I have a thing for Brian Atwood pumps.  I love the embellishments he adds to his designs.  These Harrison pumps are not only chain embellished, they are also braided!  And mauve!  Love.

 

These Christian Louboutin Bibi 140 suede pumps have a 5.5 inch heel with a 1 inch platform.  So what if I am 5'7 - I love tall heels!  These can be dressed up or down for the fall.

The unique shape of these Elizabeth and James Mason metallic pumps is what draws me to them.  I like the way the platform is designed, and the lizard-embossed pewter color isn't too bad either.

Finally, I've always wanted a dragon cuff.  I love the way John Hardy incorporated some 18K gold into this design for the eyes... it really makes the dragon come alive.

How do you feel about autumn's impending approach?  Excited?  Or are you still hanging on to those last moments of summer?

All images courtesy of net-a-porter, shopbop and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Me Wants It: Asymmetric Hemlines by Cavalli &The Row, 50's style by L'Wren Scott & Moschino & more!

Have you seen (or read) The Lord of the Rings?  If so, you may have guessed that the title of this series, "Me Wants It",  is a reference to the character Gollum.  That poor, poor creature's life was destroyed the moment he first laid eyes on THE ring.  Yet, for as long as he lived, he could never get it out of his head.  

"We wants it, we needs it. Must have the precious. They stole it from us" 

Poor thing.  

I am not quite as bad as Gollum.  "Me Wants It" is about the things I am coveting each week.  Most I can't afford, and many I am out-sized of.  Thankfully, my life goes on - quite happily - without them.  However, I do like to look and find inspiration for my real purchases!

This weeks edition of "Me Wants It" focuses on asymmetric hemlines.  I didn't plan it this way.  In fact, it was quite accidental.  It all started with this Cavalli gown. I was first drawn to the printed silk, but that hem is what finally did it for me.  Cascading silk layers.  Animal print.  Perfection.

 

This black crepe dress by The Row is already sold out on net-a-porter.  I can see why.  It's simple.  It's elegant.  And that asymmetric hemline makes it distinct.  

Then there is this Rick Owens leather jacket. It's in a great color for the fall.  The ribbed jersey trim and asymmetric hem give it a unique look, while the slightly distressed leather just looks touchable.

I don't really want to think about winter, because Cleveland winters are cold, grey, dreary and dull.  I think this Markus Lupfer twill tartan coat would be a nice way to combat the winter blues.  Although the color and pattern aren't anything out of the ordinary, that hemline just makes it fun!

Now, here are a few symmetric hemlines that are equally covet-worthy:

Love the 50's hourglass silhouette and dark blue color of this L'Wren Scott metallic jacquard dress.  So sexy.

I am also a firm believer that you can never have too many pencil skirts in your closet. This Bouclé wool-blend pencil skirt by Moschino will work for day and evening wear.

Now, moving on to the things that I could fit into to...

First up are these Belle by Sigerson Morrison Cuffed Convertible Boots.  I missed buying the Ash Olivia Suede Fold-over boots before they sold out last year.  These remind me of them a bit.

Similarly, ever since I saw the ever-stylish Jessica of What I Wore wearing the Coach Karolina Heel in Natural  in I have been kicking myself for not buying them before they sold out. Now I am hunting for the perfect pair of nude sandals or pumps to elongate my legs. These Brian Atwood's are out of my price range, but I adore the touch of black. They would be perfect for the Fall. 

And finally, for a bit of fun. At first glance this jade and pearl-embellished ring by Mawi looks pretty tame. But a closer look reveals a skull hiding amongst the pearls!

I don't know why, but that skull just makes me smile. Maybe because it is so unexpected?    

Where do you find inspiration for your "real" shopping? Magazines? Online? Elsewhere?

*Beautifully Invisible* is no longer listed as in a relationship

Remember the good old days when breaking up was easy? OK – maybe breaking up with someone has never been easy. Break-ups always were and always will be difficult. They should be difficult. They should make you cry. They should make you want to eat ungodly amounts of ice cream. They should make you want to go on a shopping spree. They should make you want to get a makeover. A haircut. Some killer shoes. Whatever.

All of those things make sense. They are paths along the road back to normalcy.

Enter social media. Specifically, enter the facebook “relationship status”.

You start dating someone.

You fall in love with that person.

You are filled with such joy and happiness you want to dance in the streets.

Sing in the rain.

Shout it from the rooftops.

So you update your facebook status to “is in a relationship”. That is kind of like shouting your joy from a rooftop. Only safer.

Then… you break-up.

And you are heartbroken.

And you have to somehow deal with the emptiness and grief you are feeling. Even though it seems impossible.

You attempt to hide at least some of your pain from the world, so they don't see the depths of your despair.

And then you realize, you have to change your stupid f%#&ing facebook status. Because you are no longer in a relationship.

So you change it.

And then - so does he.

And you feel like you broke up all over again. Only this time EVERYONE in the CIVILIZED world was witness to it.

Breaking up once was bad enough.

Stupid status.

Now I need TWO pairs of killer shoes.