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Looks like this girl is buying "For the Twill of it," "Vested Interest" and "Cashmere Bathrobe" for the fall! What are your favorites in the new line?

A 5'4" girl can't help it, but with all of the magical elements of fall fashion from super layers to bulky sweaters to calf-high boots, a girl can't help but look munchkin-size this time of year unless you're a model from Nylon or i-D Magazine. But I don't complain....

... I kinda lie....

Remember when I call the back area of Ragstock a magical Narnia of clothingdom? Guess what, it still is... as I have found this lovely brown wool blend (my favorite kind of sweater) shrug for 8 dollars, using it as a pop of color against black. Black and brown together has made its grand comeback sometime last year.

However, I do know the one thing that would save this outfit is in the pants -- color squishes a girl like me together so it would make sense to wear all black, elongating between the black of my undershirt (my trusty black studded shoulder scoop that I wear almost everyday!) and the legendary Lorenz 2.0 boots.

Although if color stops right around the waist, it's more than forgivable because you have half of your body covered in black. And I actually love this silhouette on me and this is one of my favorite outfits because for awhile there it seemed like a very 60s silhouette (blame me and watching a fourth of the first few years of Dark Shadows, black and white shading in wrinkles in clothes fascinated me), the sweater stopping just a little above the part of the skirt that naturally ruffles.

Same rules apply to this situation, this magical situation completed with a 2.50 (TWO-FIFTY!) sweater from a consignment pop-up store in the five dollar bin that went on sale on a weekend (more outfits coming in the future), 8 dollar boots from Ragstock's back room and an adorable 3 dollar teal glasses necklace from Ragstock.

I think it's OK to look like a munchkin if the clothes swallow you up in the right way, just try everything on and find what works and what doesn't.

You can only pick ONE pair of colored jeans because there's no buy one get one half off discount? FAIL!

The perfect sweaters are a real bitch to find.

You can't find the right shade of gray polish that compliments your skin tone.

Weighing out how much sweater/scarf bulk looks on your summer-slimmed down body. (Damn you, weight loss since last fall!)

Realizing last year's fall wardrobe really sucks and you have to buy EVERYTHING again.

Budgeting on fashion boots.

Really wanting a cute long sleeve dress when you know you need the fall essentials: sweaters, solid colored long sleeve t-shirts, jeans, heavy-but-light layered jackets (my current shopping list)

Overdosing on polka dots. (It doesn't sound like a problem but when you have too much of it...)

The great hunt for shoes that aren't fashion boots but fall appropriate with both jeans AND skirts/dresses.

Realizing there's never enough thigh-length sweaters/shirts... some days you just want to wear no-effort leggings and there's never a top to match!

Yes, yes, I'm still on my rampage (although not as passionate as My Top 10 Signs It's Turning into Autumn) of wanting my cooler weather to bust out some fleeced leggings (with gold and silver studs! Ragstock $6!!), tall boots and awesome chunky sweaters. But, these next four outfits have been sufficing for the last few weeks of mixed weather.

Typically I'm not the one to be bluish (courtesy of the accent in Yellow Submarine) but it's the mix of the fake wooden-like buttons in the difference to the blue color that made me want this shirt since I first saw it in the front of Ragstock. Now the adorable Peter Pan collar (the only collar I will ever wear, thank you!) t-shirt is in the back of Ragstock priced down to 9.99 + 25 to 75 percent off depending on the length of time the top has been in the back.

And of course one must wear their awesomest studded boots with this shirt to get that smock-ish 90s look... ish.

And while we are on the topic of Ragstock, I need to make a note to myself that I need more belts and leggings to go with this cute yet simple jumper I found on the $8 Recycleable Dresses rack.

Simple and worn with or without a shirt underneath (although my white and blue polka dotted top is PERFECT with this dress). But despite all my best efforts to match what I already have in my closet, girl needs to wear a belt to cinch around the curves. Although the dress is cute, it cannot be up and down like the way its worn on the left, one looks larger without the magic of a belt. Now... belts... must have belts... (Ragstock has a yellow one...)

To complete my fall-xiety is the one top I am super excited beyond all recognition for this somewhat sheer pine green top but really it's the zipper in the back that makes it (and the fact it shows off my bumble bee tattoo) and oh the possibilities! -- vests! sweaters! scarves! (jots down shopping list) but for the next few weeks, wearing it like so will have to (*sigh*) suffice.

FALL PLEASE COME SOONER!!!

1. Stars and Metric start showing up on your Ipod or MP3 player (perfect fall music)

2. You have a craving to be wearing thigh high boots, scarves, layers

3. You have a craving for soup and hot casseroles

4. You are perfecting your "Carrie strut" specialized for the cooler weather (what? I'm the only one?)

5. Nothing sounds better than scary movies assisted with a BIG bag of assorted candy

6. You start painting your nails the "it-colors" for fall a month or two earlier

7. You start planning your Halloween costume

8. Staring at leaves and nature waiting for them to brown up

9. When you realize the connection between Autumn and the smell of old books (for real, it exists)

10. When walking in cooler weather with a to-go coffee mug in one hand and a large Gothic novel in the other sounds extremely appealing.

Elie Tahari Jacket $498.00 (from Glamour Magazine)

Olympia Le-Tan "book-bag" (from Glamour Magazine)

Bowtie Necklace from Bowtie Factory $48 (from BUST Magazine)

Jeremy Scott denim skirt $394EURO doshaburi.ocnk.net (from Nylon Magazine)

The release of Essie's new colors for fall!!!

Coming out tomorrow... I have my mitts all over Stylenomics and Don't Sweater It. ... And maybe Miss Fancy Pants. What are you getting?

Every fall there is at least those top five products or clothes you cannot live without - because fall in the long run is the most fashionable season (to me it is anyway...) From makeup to accessories, here is my must list for fall....

Girly fashion boots

An ultimate fashion outfit generally involves leggings, a longer shirt with a jacket on top. As flats are what summer is made of (well for girls who don't have high arches or bunions like I do) boots is a huge fall must and a perfect segue into winter considering texture. Biker boots, a staple in my own closet fashion, is just a must for any season, they can be girlified or blends something together as more femininely androgynous. And the frilly boots? Boots with that length are best worn with a thigh or knee length ensemble, varying its length.

Dark Leggings

Leggings is always a staple for me in any season, but in the fall it seems more acceptable when you just don't have pin-straight leg jeans to wear boots with. So yes, that is my defense to jeggings (very left, texture washed out by the light a little) despite their bad wrap in pop culture. Black leggings always looks good both under skirts, dresses and shorts (for the confident), leggings seem to be at their best when moderately embellished, like the leggings on the very right with the gold buckles. Modesty is key with embellishment on leggings, please remember this ladies!!

Neutral to Dark Nail Polishes


(Left to Right, Essie's "Power Clutch", Confetti's "Happy Birthday", Confetti's "Moonstruck," Confetti's "Masquerade Ball," KleanColor's "Neon Sapphire")

Essie was clearly the oracle of nail polish trends this year and I was a mere follower that found myself going back to the dark nail polish as soon as I saw the word "fall" enter pop culture just a few weeks ago. Handbag inspired colors such as Essie's Power Clutch is a collision of green and gray, finally booting out all greige colors (Confetti's Moonstruck) as a natural hue for fall/winter 2011, but there's nothing wrong with keeping out of season colors, just in case. And as for a night-out colors, dark gem colors such as Confetti's Happy Birthday (which actually comes out in natural light as a purple with gold and blue sparkles), KleanColor's Neon Sapphire, and Confetti's Masquerade Ball (my absolute favorite glittery polish with the ability to change between a russett to bright red with gold glitter). If it looks like a shade of chocolate on your nails, skin tone in mind, it's definitely a must.

Black/Charcoal Eyeliner

If someone was to interview me the question "What makeup would you have to have with you on a desert island?" I would have to answer eyeliner. It emphasizes your eyelashes and enhances your eye color (makes mine look more hazel). Which is probably why Wet n Wild's charcoal eyeliner is perfect, if done one way it can look well pieced together but can also be thrown on with a rocknroll fashion edge with a cat-eye which is also very much in style for the fall.

Plaid Scarves

I generally hate plaid, but if its designed on an accessory and used with great colors, I'll wear it. For the past week I have been wearing the hell out of the second one because plaid fall colors are definitely a huge must for this fall, the occasional pop of color, like the pink or yellow, is needed later in the season when finally hitting the upcoming winter blah's.

Finally there's a crispy feeling in the air and nothing feels more right than walking around your main street in a fall-inspired tartan scarf and thick sweater textured leggings doing errands. Need some music to go with the chai or coffee in your hand? (Note: those who are not linked, are on the blog elsewhere. Browse!)

Kinda like the v-spot but more demanding, this is your "almost-fall" guide for the week when things are starting to change before the leaves even turn orange.

Music

(Last Friday) Alex Winston puts out "Velvet Elvis" **click here!** EP **click here!** and Single

(Tuesday) Florence + the Machine's "What the Water Gave Me" NEW single, NEW album coming November 7th

(Wednesday) Reading Rainbow's **click here!** free download of "Dead End" *click here!**
(Thursday) Le Kid's "Oh Alright" **click here!** Album Review **click here!** officially coming out early September, date TBA

New Single "America"

(Thursday) St. Vincent's "Cruel" Video **click here!** Out on Stereogum *click here!** Album "Strange Mercy" Out September 13th

Movies

Circumstance starring Nikhol Boosheri and Sarah Kazemy in theaters August 26

Martha Marcy May Marlene starring Elizabeth Olsen and Hugh Dancy in limited theaters October 21

My Week With Marilyn starring Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh in theaters November 4

The Muppets starring Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper and Jim Henson's Muppets in theaters November 23

The Artist starring Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo, John Goodman in theaters November 23

The Iron Lady starring Meryl Streep and Jim Broadbent in theaters December 16

(August 7) Hungry Girl Season 2 at 10 am/9c on Food Network

(August 15) Vampire Diaries Season 3 at 7 pm/8c on the CW

(August 19) The Playboy Club Season Premiere at 9:30 pm/10c on CBS

(August 20) Glee Season 3 at 8 pm/9c on FOX

(August 20) New Girl (starring Zooey Deschanel) Season Premiere at 9 pm/10c on FOX

(August 22) New NBC Thursday Line-Up (Community, The Office, Parks and Recreation, Season Premiere of Whitney) 7-8 pm/8-9c

Clothes

(Monday) One Dress that can teeter between Summer lightness but with a Fall look

Flower prints are still good but with the green, beige and brown it can be easily adapted to look more autumnal with layers of...

a leather jacket
thicker sweater tights (five dollar tights at Ragstock, I am coming for you!)
any colored cardigan to make the print really pop.
Any fashion/biker boot
Flowery accessories that have the same colors but not necessarily the same print (see next picture for example) Mixing prints is the thing this fall!

Always have an emergency men's wear outfit on hand.

I easily look too butch, so my tip for anyone like me is to incooporate really feminine patterns, like...

the floral scarf
lace (to match the neckline that you really can't see in this picture)
lighter lines versus harsher black and white stripes when mixing patterns like this

If you do layers, make sure it's light (For now)

Mix patterns!

Gray/White stripe t-shirt with lace neck
Rose scarf with green background with lace ends (worn in a tie style or knotted over the chest)
Pin Stripe vest (that is far too large for me... anyone have a sewing machine so I can fix it?)

More layers are encouraged when it gets cooler! But for now...

Leather Jacket/Biker boots
Even a neon-florescent cardigan or jacket (listen to Nylon)
Denim skirt with leggings and boots on a warmer day
My rule of thumb for cooler days: More lighter layers you wear, the more awesome you look (some of us sweat easily)

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