Fall's Maxi Skirt

It's around this time of year that I begin to gloat about where I live. The balmy 80 degree days meld into perfect patio nights. And as much as I'd relish the chance to wear my coats, I really embrace the transitional dressing this weather affords.
Maxi skirts allow that extra day between shaving that this summer's shorts didn't (oh yes, I went there), and my knits are coming out from hibernation. And as a charming aside...the rings were on sale at Banana Republic, good god I love their jewelry.

• Top & Skirt : H&M
• Bag : Vintage (stolen from my sister)
• Necklace : Thrifted
• Rings : Banana Republic
• Booties : Seychelles

Starting To Feel Like Fall

Photos by David Bellemere for Marie Claire Italia.

I adore this shoot and, with the storm that hit Phoenix yesterday, it finally feels appropriate to be lusting after that first outfit.

These Boots Weren't Made For Hiking

Platform shearling hiking booties. Who doesn't enjoy a little irony with their fashion? In a desperate attempt  to not dress like it's the middle of summer, which it sadly still feels like, I decided to don these fall friendly booties. They're warm and fuzzy and give this drapey shirt dress the edge that stops it being too work appropriate because, I have to confess, I rarely enjoy looking work appropriate.

• Dress : Forever21
• Booties : GoJane
• Cuff & Necklace : Charlotte Russe

108

It's still over 100 degrees. I'm still wearing shorts. I'm boring myself just writing about it. I have got to spice things up.

• Denim Shorts : Levis
• White Blouse & Heels : F21
• Bracelet & Bag : Vintage
• Denim Blouse : H&M
• Black Shorts : F21
• Shoes : Seychelles 

Paper Bag Waist

There's something so effortlessly cool about a paper bag waist, so sexy-without-trying.
And as much as I love these shorts for those reasons, I'm pained to wear them because it means it's still over 100 bloody degrees and it's late September! I don't think I can really feel the joy of fashion again until I can don a jacket and not get heat stroke.

• Blouse : French Connection
• Shorts : Zara (old)
• Shoes : Chloe
• Bag : Vintage

Vintage Halston

Last weekend I threw a fundraising event for the fashion collection at The Phoenix Art Museum. We screened Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston and discoed like Bianca Jagger at Studio 54. The caftan was a hit and my girls wowed in vintage 70's pieces.... behold, The Halstonettes!

  

More photos from the event here and here.

Boyfriend Jeans

After a heavy hitting fashion weekend I tend to veer towards more conservative apparel for a few days (don't worry, nothing too serious). My vintage caftan went down a treat at the Halston event (pics to come) and some rather tight flares did me in at dinner on Friday. So in order to give myself a little fashion break I resort to a simple tank and jeans affair. These slouchy beauties are from Ann Taylor Loft, can you believe it?

• Jeans : Ann Taylor Loft
• Tank : H&M
• Belt : Vintage (gift)
• Shoes ; Forever 21
• Necklaces: Dolly & Boy