Toast Lookbook

Looking at these photos from the Toast lookbook made me realize that I must be really ready for fall.  All of the outfits seem so warm and comforting.  I really like the maxi-dress and blazer combination and the wool cape reminds me of one I found over the summer and put away somewhere in the attic. 

Phillies Game

On Monday Tom and I celebrated Labor Day with America's favorite pastime... a baseball game!  Tom is a lifelong Phillies fan, and I've come to love them through association.  So I put on a red dress and we drove a scenic route to Philadelphia.  The forecast called for rain (the remnants of yet another hurricane) but we were lucky because it just sort of drizzled all night and never really down-poured.  It was dollar-dog night at the stadium and here's the best part about that... they serve vegan hot dogs!  We stuffed ourselves on hot dogs and cheese fries and watched the Phillies beat the Braves 9 to 0. 

Fall Collections

 

The layering in the Wren collection has me excited about the cooler weather we're having. 



I love the neutral color palette for the Dace fall/winter collection. 



I'm so glad to finally see some of the pieces from Hetterson's fall collection.  That striped sweater is such a great basic must-have! 



Sally Scott's fall/winter collection has lots of great knits and clean, simple silhouettes. 


Papercup ~ The Sands (Summer 2011) from Swonderful Boutique on Vimeo.

And finally, Papercup's summer dresses make me a little sad to see the end of the season. 

The Last of Summer

photos by Tom b.

- vintage romper
- vintage shoes
- vintage hat
- H&M sunglasses

Since today's Labor Day holiday is sort of the last hooray for summer, I thought I'd finally dig out the last of the photos from our summer vacation.  These were taken on a day that we spent in Joshua Tree National Forest back in May.  I can't believe it was that long ago!  We took a hike (it's really a pretty easy walk) out to Barker Dam.  There is a spot were during the rainy season water naturally collects.  When the area was first being settled, the ranchers in the area built a dam to have a place for their horses and cattle to drink.  On previous trips to the area the water has been much higher than it was on this trip.  You can see the waterlines on the rocks behind me in some of the photos.  Further down the trail there is a spot where petroglyphs can still be seen carved into the rocks although someone vandalized them by coloring them in at some point. 

Designer du Jour : Galanos

 
Designer du Jour : Galanos
 
We added this great 1980s red wool dress by Galanos to the website recently. I am so glad it was offered to us. Every time I handle one of his dresses, I remember what was so special about them. James Galanos had a long and successful career. He designed and produced some of the highest quality ready to wear available in the US - as close to couture as clothing can

Alexa Chung in 2011 Madewell Campaign

I'm so glad there's not a Madewell store anywhere near me. I can see that I would spend WAY too much money in there this fall. The store is already stocked with lots of things I love (their shoes are just perfect, every pair) and the Alexa Chung collection hasn't even come out yet!

Fall Wish List

Crew Kids sweater, Steven Alan skirt, Pendleton hat, UO boots, Madewell necklace


Steven Alan dress, Topshop coat, Madewell socks, Rachel Comey shoes


Monki dress, J. Crew cashmere sweater, Madewell necklace, shoes and tote


Crew Kids sweater, Acne shorts, Rachel Comey Penpal boots, A.P.C wool beanie, J.L.Hulme bag

Orla Kiely dress, Madewell socks, BonLook glasses, Topshop shoes and bag