The 10 things I want most for Fall!

Before you head out to do your shopping for Fall, make a list of what you REALLY want. This way you have a mission once you hit the store, and won't be so easily distracted by the millions of options! I try to only stick to my list when shopping so I don't go overboard. My rule for items not on my list: I must wander past them at least 3 times and swoon before I can make the purchase! If you come back to it three times in the store, you will always come back to it in your closet at home...and that makes a purchase worth it!

Here is what I want NOW!

1. A peplum skirt: This feminine take on the pencil skirt makes dressing for the office more fun!

2. Floral Pencil Skirt: in any color or fabric, this multitasker will look great with a plain collared shirt or fab with a colored cardigan belted over it! Wear it now with sandals and later with tall boots or closed toed pumps!

3. A short sleeved suit with puff sleeves: Instead of the traditional long sleeved wool suit for fall change it up and wear long sleeved tie silk blouses of any color or pattern under a short sleeved feminine version of the wool suit. I love it in navy...very preppy.

4. Camel colored Ankle Boots....ok so I already have a couple pair of the essential booties that are so in right now...but for Fall you can't beat a carmel colored version under tweed or jeans! I can't explain the draw to this color...maybe I love it because it reminds me of a freshly sharpened pencil...and fall just screams School Supplies!

5. A grey leather jacket: any version that is tailored properly will do, stay away from boxy shapes. This one is particularly desirable for the adorable bow tie

6. A purple bandage skirt: I love the bandage look that everyone in Hollywood is wearing right now thanks to Herve Lager. I think a skirt version is much more mid-west appropriate then the full length bandage dress. Here is the purple BCBG version I want, dressed up for the office! It would be killer with a tank and piles of silver chains for going out!

7. Glamorous 50s inspired dresses like those Michelle Pfeiffer's character wore in Hairspray.

Sans the hair, I think the look her character wore was stunning for an evening out! The back of this dress has a flowing cape attached that is so marvelous!

8. A statement necklace to make t-shirts works of art! Believe it or not these are from Forever 21, go on their website you can get great jewelry for cheap without having to go into the crowed store.

9. A silk bubble sleeved shirt in a sandy silvery champagne, to wear under vests or a suit!

10. A great vest! I like them in all fabrics but this Ralph Lauren leather version is so perfect for fall. It's almost like outerwear when paired with a scarf!