Way too hot for Fall Fashion...

But not too hot for me to share my 5 favorite Fall trends! I've already been spending hours cracking into the September issues, and here are a few things to get you inspired for the approaching season...

1) Military- Army green jackets and vests, work boot-inspired heels, and skinny cargo pants...

*Do Not.... Bring back camouflage! No one needs to look like the surly kid from jr. high.

marc by marc jacobs

2) Leopard- I don't really think of leopard as a "trend" because it never truly goes out of style...This season is all about the amazing bags and shoes...

*Do Not- Match leopard prints! use it as an accent for christ's sake...

3.1 Phillip Lim

3) Jeggings- I was under the impression that these had been around for a season or two already but they seem to be moving into the forefront for fall. They don't look great on me but I love the layering possibilities...

Do Not- wear them with a short and/or fitted top.. If you don't know that already, then I'm a tad surprised that you're reading a fashion blog..

New York and Co. $26.95!!

4) Fur- vests, accessories, and embellishments (think collars and trims).. Leopard vests are everywhere (hey, you can kill two trends with stone)

Do Not- Over do it! I adore a fur vest as much as the next girl, but this season its more mainstream rather than a go-to for the bolder fashionista (or Zoe admirer)...

Rachel Zoe for QVC

5) Grey and Grey-ish Purple nails- does this actually require an explanation?

Steel by RGB (a cool industrial grey)

Paradoxal by Chanel (not a personal fav but HUGELY popular for fall)

I Must Have Been A Good Person In A Past Life..

As my loyal readers may recall (or not, whatever), I did a post on March 24th about this pair of Alexander Wang leopard wedges that I'm obsessed with beyond words....













These little beauties are both hard to get your hands on and exist somewhere around the $700 price point.... with that in mind, I had given up hope long ago...
That was until I opened a magazine while settling in for a short flight to Chicago and saw these...

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nina, a shoe brand you may recognize from countless hours at the mall, has produced an adorable pair of shoes that are clearly "inspired" by Wang's fall '10 sensation. They ring in at around $100, making them much more realistic for the average gal.
So while I may dream of the real thing, I rushed to my computer and put in a pre-order for the October shipping date of these attainable little miracles...