wardrobe planning: fall 2013

i always get a bit giddy in late August, because real clothes season a.k.a. September is almost here. during my travels i collected a few September issues of Vogue as souvenirs, so i'm really starting to get excited now that there's a real back-to-school / new beginnings energy in the air.

denim:
[1] straight-leg raw jeans // in the mood for a different denim silhouette, and a second go at this project.
[2] black skinny jeans // i've worn out two pairs in the last five years. a true wardrobe staple.

shoes:
[3] Marant dicker boots // hands down the #1 most-worn item in my closet – time to get a second pair in black or cognac leather.

pullovers/knits:
[4] a witty sweatshirt and also one in a fun leopard print // almost as versatile as breton stripes.
[5] cream chunky-knit pullover // slouchy, to be worn with skinnies and over skirts and dresses.

tops/shirts:
[6] striped short-sleeve tees // it's not wardrobe planning without a stripe somewhere!

accessories:
[7] object + totem necklace // loving the mixed media organic vibe and that it's handmade!
[8] small leather duffel // the perfect size and goes-with-everything style. this is already crossed off the list as i got mine (a vintage find) shortly before i went on vacation. haven't stopped carrying it since.

on the fence:
a navy wool peacoat // in a slightly oversized, cozy Parisienne style with a stand-up collar. the dream! perfectly happy with my Marant coat from two years ago though, so technically i don't need another overcoat. we'll see...
thoughts on this season:

• style icons keeping it real and uniformly chic: Emmanuelle Alt and the Olsen twins.
• feeling contented with the foundations of my wardrobe overall. it's a good feeling!
• main objective for fall: restock on major favorites and add a few 'new directions' to existing foundations.
• super excited to reboot the raw denim project and update it regularly here. stay tuned soon...
• really into Nike leather hi-tops, like the ones skater boys wore in the 90s. ever since i saw them on Jenna Lyons in the "Shiny Ponies" video i haven't been able to get them out of my mind. does this ever happen to you?

what are you feeling for fall? what's on your list?