On My Radar
The title of this post is far from original; however, it does sum up nicely a feeling I’ve been having lately of being called to spend more time in London. I was in London for a day last month and cannot wait to return in December to see The Cherry Orchard with Kristin Scott Thomas, The 90s: Art and Fashion at the Tate, and The Bayeux Tapestry.
The Gloverall duffle in beige is a keeper, so I bought it in grey as well. Yes, I should have bought them last month while I was there, but I didn’t want to lug them to Scotland, then home.
I will also stock up on Norfolk Natural Living candles in the heavenly Geranium & Tomato Leaf scent.
On My Inspiration Board
The Row’s silk-satin blouse will be a nice alternative to the poplin shirts I usually favor. I picked up this one to tide me over until spring.
A number of years ago, I amassed quite the collection of chunky-knit vests from Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, and Cecilie Bahnsen. I love the look in the middle from the Prada show and will do my best to replicate it.
Even though I am a hosiery fan, I rarely wear it. The sheer cream stockings are incredibly chic, and again, I will try to replicate the look.
Collections
Celine and Chanel are my favorite SS27 collections because, quite simply, there are a lot of pieces I would like to own and wear. For me, that is truly the bottom line when sifting through the thousands of runway images.
On My Mind
These days, with Gen Z’s everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach to dressing and floral-print mania, I am hewing even closer to my own style sensibility. Does this make me old? Probably, but I just don’t care.
The Gloverall duffle coat is fab, and the Chanel bag in the street style pic looks super nice.
On my Mind
I spent the summer reading. No Paris from mid-April until Labor Day, so I stayed home and read. It was wonderful. One of my favorite books is Julie Orringer’s Luna, Phoenix, Queen, which will be out October 13.
Repurposing an item from my closet and falling in love with it all over again is the best feeling. This The Row skirt was floor-length, and thus I rarely wore it. Now I reach for it all the time.
Duffle and pea coats are my thing. When I spied this Gloverall for J. Press collab, I could not click fast enough. I have never seen a duffle coat in this color.
When the bob became the haircut du jour, I let my hair grow. To keep it in good shape, I’ve started to pre-condition, and it works like a charm! Conditioner, shampoo, mask.
Most oversized sunglasses look silly on my narrow face, so I was overjoyed to find this pair at Jimmy Fairly in Edinburgh. The French brand makes excellent products at a friendly price.
A Prada show of just skirts! It’s no secret that I am a skirt fanatic.
Happiness is having a dear friend I can text and ask “which shoe?” and she doesn’t think I’m a twit.
Finally, having a horse (preferably a few) makes me happier than I can even explain. Apollo is so sweet and a great addition to the family.
Earlier this month, I went to lovely Edinburgh for the weekend. I had never been and assumed I would never go again. While there, I was invited to a literary conference next April at Edinburgh University and I cannot wait to return. The universe really does work in mysterious ways.
On My Inspiration Board
The sum total of my fall purchases is 4 pairs of shoes: 3 The Row pumps, 1 pair of Belgian shoes in brown suede. The Belgians are replacing an old, battered pair, so they don’t really count as “new.” I’m still searching for a car coat, and The Row’s culottes were enormous, so I took a similar floor-length skirt of theirs from a few years back to be shortened. It will look almost identical. Of course, I gave both of my Hermès Collier de Chien cuffs to my girls and am thinking of getting a new one. I have a ‘no backsies’ policy.
What’s on your fall list?
On My Mind
Despite it being cooler and darker in the mornings, I don’t think we are going to have true fall weather anytime soon. So, even though summer is winding down, I am not storing my sandals just yet.
We stayed close to home the last few months. Unfortunately, we did not get as much work done on the house and gardens as I would’ve liked due to materials delays, but long lazy days by the pool and at the barn were lovely. Three things I put on a list in late May and stuck to were: reading old and new titles, wearing older beloved items, and having a jigsaw puzzle out at all times. We had more heartfelt conversations around those puzzles, similar to the ones we have on long car trips, than we’ve had in ages. It was really nice.
Bags are Celine 2014, Tom Ford’s Jennifer sunglasses debuted in 2005, the Celine letter pendant from 2017.
It Item
Last March in Paris, I bought my husband a pair of Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses and have been envious ever since—they are magnificent. Suddenly, all of my sunglasses felt a tad passé, so I’ve been on the hunt for a new silhouette that will suit my narrow face. Width is my bugbear and always a challenge. Sunglasses are an easy, immediate personal-style update without a huge investment. I am considering the two shapes above.
Loewe, Phoebe Philo, Gucci, Oliver Peoples x Khaite, Vincent Boulevard.
On My Inspiration Board
A car coat is my cape this fall—my grail. I’ve tried three from The Row, each one more oversized than the last. I have an old Macintosh that is the perfect shape, but it’s stiff with weatherproofing and meant for truly wet weather. I’m looking for a car coat to wear, like the one in the streetstyle image above, as a lightweight fall coat. The Maison Margiela, above right, will be here Thursday.
I use my Birkins as travel totes. They are too big for everyday, and, honestly, I don’t like carrying them as an everyday bag—I prefer Picotins for running around. However, a Birkin is perfect stuffed atop a carry-on suitcase.
Fall = layering and I love the cardigan from The Row as a base , and the Leset anorak (no secret that I am an anorak fanatic) over a tee is very cute.
On a final note, I am wearing low-heeled pumps a lot this summer, a habit I started last spring and will continue into the fall. Sneakers for long walks and sports only.
It Item
I love a good corduroy skirt and have a number of them that I wear year-round. However, for the first time in a long time, I am exploring corduroy pants. The challenge is how to wear them without looking like I’m back in boarding school. Fortunately, there are plenty to choose from this fall.
On model navy Toteme, ecru Bottega, dark brown and black The Row
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