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what i want today: knee-length dresses

(psst…stay tuned! the contest winners will be announced later this morning!)

hallelujah! i’m so very excited to see the first of fall trends trickling in to my favorite retailers. fall is going to be all about a return to tailored, ladylike dressing…no more micro-minis, no more babydoll maternity tops. that’s right – flattering clothing is back, ladies! think 1940s glam – katherine hepburn, marlene dietrich, and i#mce_temp_url#. it’s going to be fabulous.

case in point: i just got an email from shopbop this morning, advertising knee-length dresses! after months of having to wear jeans underneath my fave frocks just to keep from looking absurd, it’s a thrill.

this nanette lepore dress ($335) is just the thing for summer fetes. the super-sized floral is oh-so-hot right now. and you don’t get much more girl than flowers and sweetheart necklines, yet look at that fab asymmetrical pleating on the bodice – it does a perfect job of keeping this beauty from getting too precious.

this fab classic from rachel pally ($238) is about as vintage chic as it gets – again with that gorgeous, slightly-modified sweetheart neckline (oh-so-flattering, ladies!). in white, it’s perfect for summer, but in black…well, since i’m not a great candidate for the sheath dress, this has serious LBD potential.

and i couldn’t resist sharing this jungle-leaf print dress from milly ($374). it’s the perfect option to keep you chic and on-trend at the office. that fabulous print, and subtle details like that flattering elbow-length sleeve, and the little kick-pleat in the back make this even more special than it first appears.

so, what do you all think about this new trend: fab or flop?

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fashion quandary: so near, and yet…

…so far.

these fabienne boots had my eye the instant i saw them in j.crew’s new pieces for fall. i had such high hopes that these were, in fact, the perfect fall boot – that elusive cool-weather staple.

alas, that black trim that was all set to make these the perfect fall boot has instead turned them into something sad…for that trim is not regular leather, but patent. i don’t think that pulls these squarely into the realm of streetwalker…but it’s not a positive thing.

what do you think? can you overlook the shine for the overall chic?

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deal of the day: 25% off loeffler randall!

sigh. must they get more expensive every. single. season??

gorgeous nonetheless…and 25% off a new fall style is just about unheard of. i love that these shoes are having such a massive identity crisis that they’ll end up going with everything. punk chic? sure. dressy business garb? why not. pencil skirt and ridiculously bright tights? definitely.

so, on sale, these beauties can grace your fall wardrobe for about $335…still heinously expensive for most of us, i realize. but i’m going to be coveting these every second until i own them, so there may be some wisdom to ending the torture now.

use code LOE25 to score this lovely deal from our friends at barefoot tess.

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what i want today: stella!

is it possible? has stella mccartney finally ditched her crunchy, boho vibe in favor of something more sophisticated and upscale? i just got to check out a preview of her fall line, and i have to admit – i’m already calculating how many pints of plasma i’d have to sell to score any one of several pieces from the collection.

that gorgeous tweed coat ($2,195), for example – i think i could even suffer through the chills of winter with a smile if i had this to keep me warm. love the classic toggles, and the modern take on a tweed pattern…just fantastic.

or check out this stunning silk pleated dress ($1,595) – a definite nod to the more structured styles ahead for fall. i am just smitten. that gorgeous grey silk, the fabulous detail on the sleeves and bodice…wow.

and then there’s this beautiful green-and-black silk top ($1,095) that is just the statement-making piece i’m dying for this fall. for those of you that were loving the ombre trend we talked about last week, this takes it to a whole new level. the technique is called dégradé, and gives you the feel of ombre while incorporating multiple colors. don’t say i never taught you anything 😉

i’m thrilled to see such gorgeous things coming out of mccartney’s line this fall – here’s hoping it only goes up from here!

haute or horrid? marc jacobs mouse flats

i’ve always loved the marc jacobs mouse flats…but i’m starting to think i’ve outgrown them. i think i love them for my 20-year-old self…not so much for my 30-year-old self, who i’m pretty sure can’t pull them off any more than she can successfully pull these off.

but then, my 20-year-old self was so not buying $250 shoes. so, what do you all think…is the price point proof enough that these are cute for grown-ups, or are they still a little too “reclaiming my youth”?

fortunately, i’m not completely out of luck. i can definitely pull off these lovely suede boots, which are high on my list for fall. as are these gorgeous navy and salmon heels, which have that 1940s vibe i so love.

hurray for piperlime starting to carry great shoes like marc by marc…it’s about time i had an option other than zappos (who i’m boycotting ever since they suspended their free overnight shipping).

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what i want today: giorgio brato pintuck satchel

this pintuck satchel by giorgio brato has absolutely everything i’m looking for in an investment-worthy handbag for fall (which, oddly, is just around the corner). giorgio brato bags are notorious for being impeccably made, so it makes sense to splurge on a style that will stand the test of time.

on this beauty, the styling is classic (the handles remind me of the givenchy nightingale that’s been hot for the last year), but it still has plenty of detail to keep it interesting. the pleating is subtle, but oh-so-luxe. and i love that gorgeous grey color. plus, if i decide the grey is too big, there’s a lovely cognac version available in a smaller size, which i love.

save your pennies, and nab it at shopbop for $1,197. or pick up its little sister for $400 less.

what else i want today: bellbottom trouser jeans

wow, how long has it been since the gap actually had cute, fashion-forward denim?? seems like forever! so when this bellbottom trouser jean landed in my in-box this morning, i was floored. hurray for patrick robinson, is all i can say – maybe we’re finally headed for bigger and better things from the ultimate mall retailer.

these bellbottoms look to have the perfect fit for this style – long and lean, just relaxed enough at the thigh, and not too terribly wide at the bottom (no channeling farah fawcett required). i love the flap pockets in the back, and the wash is perfectly faded – bellbottoms shouldn’t be too serious, after all.

best of all is the price – $59! now that’s worth a shot, don’t you think? just make sure to splurge on the tall size, so you can get them tailored to the right length…unless you’re short enough to pull off a 32″ inseam with heels.

so, what do you all think?

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can it really be true? latest target lines announced…

it’s like they raided my closet – both real and fantasy. reports have surfaced that the newest designers for target’s cheap/chic accessory collections are anya hindmarch handbags and sigerson morrison shoes. here’s hoping they’re less disappointing than the last few have been….because if the target versions are even half as fabulous as these designers’ high-end lines, i’ll be beside myself.