Shopaholic's Back to School Shopping List

So I know that it is a complete cliché to go 'back to school shopping' and I don't really but I just go on several excursions in late august/ early september and just kind of collect some things. So anyways, here is a post about what I really need to get...

(p.s. as one of my friends pointed out that I probably should explain, I consider back to school time period like september/october and everything beyond that is pretty much winter. yeah I know it's kind of weird but where I live, we have really distinct fall/winter and therefore it requires different dress! whoa that was a much longer than necessary explanation but whatever)

another thing, just so you all know, my fall wardrobe pretty much consists of pants/skirts, flats and cardigans. And looking back on it, I really repeated practically everything (so sorry for not being original).

fall 2007 rtw runway inspiration

Marc by Marc Jacobs
The grey cocoon coat, the ribbed tights, the envelope bag, the velvet pumps, the gloves!!


Burberry Prosum
The hourglass shape, opaque tights, patent leather (!!!), the charcoal t-shirt dress!!

photos credited to style.com

the goods

Kilty Moccasin by Minnetonka, $38, at urban outfitters
So who doesn't love them, and at that price??


Rich Boot Cut Jean by Rich & Skinny, $190, at shopbop
Love this brand! Even though they are a bit on the pricey side, they are still my faves.


American Apparel T-shirts, $22, at american apparel
I practically live my life in these things, like no joke. They are so comfortable and perfect for layering. Plus they come in a ton of colors to choose from.


Borealis First Ascent Backpack by North Face, $75, at north face
So to any of you who can deal with having a tote/shoulder bag to carry your books in, you are way to cool because a prep school nerd like me could never do that (like EVER!) but anyways, I like to accent it with a cute bright monogram and a funky printed scarf.


Vintage-print merino boatneck sweater dress by Jcrew, $160, at jcrew
I saw this online and I had to go buy it- I mean isn't it just adorable?? The print is awesome and would look perfect for fall winter or even spring.


Fulham Elephant Bracelet Set, $95, at ravin style
What an awesome, funky set of bangles. I love the wirewrapping and the cute dangly elephant is a major plus too


Luxurious Cashmere and Silk Scarf by Chan Luu, $195, at chan luu
eek I kind of splurged on this one the other day. I really just couldn't resist- it is so soft and just gorgeous. It looks awesome no matter how you wear it.


Cowl Cardigan by Vince, $295, at shopbop
Another thing I kind of splurged on... but it is so gorgeous! I love it so much and can't wait to wear it!


Calvin Klein "Luxe Nappa" Flight Bag, $218, at macy's
Oh my gosh I have to have this bag! The grey color is awesome and the shape is great. I think it would be perfect for travelling but also amazing for running errands and going out. If you'd like to liven up the classic vibe- tie a funky printed scarf around one of the handles for a unique touch


Veronica Slouch Boot by Frye, $298, at shopbop
Love this pair of boots, I got a pair for my birthday last year and I love them- they are so comfortable!


Fleece Pea Coat by Seaton, $198, at shopbop
Loving the pea coats right now (check out jcrew for awesome basic ones) and this one is perfect for fall with the fleece liner.


Boot Cut Corduroy Pant by Seven Jeans, $165, at shopbop
Another great pair of corduory's for when it gets a little colder.


Cowl neck mini dress by Tibi, $355, at net-a-porter
An awesome funky printed dress that you can either dress up or dress down. For the day I'd layer it with a black tee, ribbed tights, frye boots (above), and a long coat. Then for night I'd dress it up with a pair of patent pumps and a cream wrap sweater.


Lux Swing Cardigan Sweater, $58, at urban outfitters
Loving the knits right now- they're so versatile. And this is the perfect cardigan and an awesome price too.


Suri Flat by Calvin Klein, $98, at macy's
Own them. love them to death. I adore flats to begin with and the new embellished trend works awesome with fall's more muted colors.

what else on my list:

1. Lots and lots of tights from hue

. Love them- this year I'll be picking up on the ribbed ones in every color.

2. An pair of oxford booties. Preferably in patent... I'm thinking à la Christian Loubotin. But unfortunately $695 is a tad high for me.

3. The ultimate corduory fall shorts from jcrew

4. The grandpa sweater. I'm thinking vintage but if not possible, this one

from urban outfitters works perfect for me.

5. The entire collection of... Alice Temperley for target

... and Vera Wang for kohl's.







Luvs,
Shopaholic


p.s. so I started school this week (technically this post is a few days late but I spent a longgg time deleting, adding and just pretty much perfecting the whole thing) and thus I am up to my ears in work! with tennis practices too it's been a hellish week and until I get back in the routine, posts are probably going to be really infrequent. I'm thinking once or (maybe) twice a week. just wanting to give you guys the heads up.

"Whoever said orange was the new pink is seriously disturbed" (Legally Blonde)

Well first off I am SO sorry that I haven't posted in over a week! So so horrible of me, especially after my long hiatus at camp and now this... I was just sooo caught up with tennis, summer reading, watching grey's re-runs and just doing nothing (my favorite thing to do) that I have been a terrible blogger! Sorry about that but I'm working on a handful of posts right now so there are more to come!


The ultimate pink-wearing queen: Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (sorry, I just had to put the picture in here because I was watching the movie the other night with some friends and I had forgotten how good it was!)

So I don't know about you but I was having some serious issues trying to interpret the new pink trend for fall. I had absolutely NO idea how to pull it off! Anyways, I did some looking around online and I think I found some cute pink clothes/accessories that are wearable and then I gave some tips on how to pull it off. Enjoy!

runway:

I found these articles in teen vogue and lucky after I made the post. I thought I may just include them for kicks.

how to get in on the trend:

for the truly daring

Claybrooke collarless trench coat by Burberry, $1295, at net-a-porter
Perhaps my favorite thing by far. It's a shame that the price is just a tad over my limit but I can always dream... hehe. But I love the black buttons and the dark magenta color.


Rich & Skinny Leggy Jean, $176, at shopbop


Sparkle & Fade Shiny Leggings by Urban Outfitters, $24, at urban outfitters
Gosh well I may just worship you if you can pull these babies off. I most definitely could not but to all those daring fashionistas with enough fashion sense to make these look good, I will seriously hail you as my fashion savior.

for the trendy fashion addict

Revival Floral Tunic by Free People, $98, at free people
I really love the design at the bottom of this dress, gorgeous!!


Jeffrey Campbell Vivid Heel, $98, at urban outfitters


Clarice Wool Dress by Marc by Marc Jacobs, $358, at shopbop
Oh my goodness, probably my second favorite thing here. I love the cut and the keyhole at the top with the black accent button.


Moyna bag, $76, at moyna


Alexis Windbreaker by Forever 21, $22.80, at forever 21
cheap + chic= love it


Flared mini dress by Milly, $410, at net-a-porter
One of my other favorite things- loving the black accent bow at the top= complete genius!

for the subtle trendsetter

OPI nail color in Strawberry Margherita, $7.00, at OPI
Wearing this color right now and it is a pretty pink, especially for your toes.


Skinny Leather Belt by Miu Miu, $195, at net-a-porter
A fabulous belt to do over a brown sweater or a tunic.


Jersey Headband by Forever 21, $2.80, at forever 21


Egyptian cotton cardigan by Jcrew, $68, at jcrew

how to pull it all off:

It's really all about balancing out the color, subtle and dark hues work great.
If you're going to go with the classic pink dress, I'd suggest accessorizing with black tights and either black chunky heels or booties. Like these:

Sparkle & Fade Opaque Tights, $12, at urban outfitters


Kork-ease patent wedge, $158, at urban outfitters


Duplex boot by Steve Madden, $130, at steve madden

If you're going to go with the pants, I'd suggest doing a classic white shirt (button-down is an option) and a jean jacket and maybe pair it with a pair of booties like the ones above.

Classic jean jacket by Gap, $50, at gap

If you're going to go with the pink coat (trench or bomber) I'd suggest doing the classic black or navy trousers underneath with a button down and a sweater vest on top.

Solid deep V-neck vest by Jcrew, $59.50, at jcrew


City-fit lightweight wool twill wide-leg cuffed trouser by Jcrew, $148, at jcrew


Luvs,
Shopaholic

GOSSIP GIRL + The A-List + a lot of other ramblings

The first book in the Gossip Girl series


The cast of the Gossip Girl TV show in all their glory.




You guys must watch this clip! It looks so dramatic!



So I totally know that this is nothing fashion-reated but I'm not sure if I've been off the planet lately or whatever but I just found out that there is a TV show based on the series Gossip Girl!! Oh my god I am so excited! I love the series= amazing. Not to mention that this series will finally put a face(s) to the characters in the books because on the covers, there are people (I'm guessing models) but their eyes are never captured so you are kind of seeing half of a face...mysterious don't you think?? But anyway...if you haven't read the books you need to- they are so good!

And I will admit that the titles alone are just like begging you to read the books! Seriously- who isn't going to be interested in a book titled "You Know You Love Me" or "Nobody Does It Better"?


Ok so those were just a few of my favs but look out for the show which is coming SEPTEMBER 1ST on the CW!!!! (well sep. 1 was the last date I heard but that is so soon!!!)

And here are some other pictures that I thought were kind of cool...



Ok so Blair (Leighton Meester) looks wayyyy better in this picture than she did for the promo shots below. I mean now she looks a lot more like the Blair I imagined.



It's really stupid but I thought that just for fun I would create an outfit for each of the main characters just to represent their personality and all. I really based the clothes on their budgets in the series so that accounts for all the WAY overpriced clothes/shoes/bags that Serena and Blair will be wearing...hope you like it!





Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen
Cast pretty well but I will admit that it is pretty hard to find a girl who is supposed to be like the hottest girl on the planet, I mean I can kind of get their dilema. But I really liked her in Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants (a movie which almost everyone needs to see just to see it) and I think that she's a really good actress.

If I were Serena I would wear:


Goodworth double-breasted jacket by Burberry $995


Wide Neck Voile Blouse by Chloé $1370


Cigarette leg jeans by JBrand $170


Edith leather shoulder bag by Chloé $1490


Embellished ballet pumps by Miu Miu $550





Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf
Not exactly how I pictured Blair but I think that she looks way better in the pictures above.

If I were Blair I would wear (nice rhyme huh?):


Tweed Fitted Jacket by Marc Jacobs $2900


Athe Cap Sleeve Top by Vanessa Bruno $372


Chiffon mini skirt by Roberto Cavalli $1550


Black Patent Leather Ballet Flat by Sigerson Morrison $395


Ramona leather tote by Jimmy Choo $1850





Taylor Momsen as Jenny Humphrey
She looks really young in this picture- I think that she may be 13...and doesn't look at all like what I pictured Jenny to look like. I mean what ever happened to the brown hair and like big boobs? I pictured her like the girl on the cover of the It Girl series.

See? Much better.

If I were Jenny, I would wear:


Hopsack Jacket by Rebecca Taylor $284


Belted Tunic by Generra $165


Leggy Sterling Wash Jean by Rich & Skinny $165


Dolce Vita Shine On Hurache $68


Canvas Faridah Bag by Marc by Marc Jacobs $328





Chace Crawford as Nate
Eww I'm sorry but he is not what I expected Nate to look like. Nate was supposed to be hot. I mean this guy just looks like he went to the salon to get his eyebrows done AND hair highlighted. I mean is he bi or something?

Yes well and I couldn't exactly think of a menswear outfit since I am not an expert on mens fashion but for Nate: khakis, 20 year old polos, sperry's... you get the idea.


Just as a side note, my other favorite series, The A-List is apparently coming out in a movie! I looked everywhere online and there is absolutely no information on it but check back because I'll make a post as soon as I hear something about it.


The first book in the A-List series.


Sorry that was such a long and ramblig post!


Luvs,
Shopaholic