Spotlight On: Burberry Prorsum Pre-Fall 2012

By many people in the "fashion industry," this post would be considered irrelevant by now because most of them blogged about it in the days immediately following the collection's debut on the runway at London Fashion Week (December 7, 2011 in case you were wondering).

Not to me. This collection has stuck out in my mind since I first glimpsed it so I knew I wanted to share it here. Plus we're just now getting to the weather/season in which these clothes were meant to be worn: foggy London mornings (don't I wish) and chic holiday soirées (I totally go to these all the time).

Prorsum represents everything that is quintessential British style. I love how ladylike these looks are while retaining the practicality of utilitarian fabrics like tweed, leather, and shearling. These four were my very favorites of the collection.

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Accentuate the waist. It never fails.

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Similar silhouette, same skirt, totally different look.

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How amazing is this coat? It needs to get in my closet ASAP.

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Irrelevant, schmelevant. The oxblood trend is obviously still going strong. What better way to do it than this dress?

Fall/Winter Street Style

Street style is something I will probably end up talking about (and posting pictures of) quite a bit on here, for many reasons. The evolution of street style and its current, some say 'commercialized,' state are beasts unto themselves. But I really just like looking at the pictures. Seeing what 'taste-makers' put on when they wake up in the morning, regardless of why they choose to put it on, is fascinating to me. It's as much about the photographer as it is the subject.

So here are some of my favorite street style photos as of late.

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Can I get an AMEN on the printed pant? I'm pretty sure I wasn't only one who was sick of wearing only printed tops and solid bottoms. Annnnnnd....I've worn my scarf like this every day sine I saw this picture.

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My favorite thing about this photograph is that you instinctively know that it was taken in Paris the moment you lay eyes on it. There's no mistaking that late afternoon light. Even though those shoes are questionable.

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I feel like this is what I want my fall/winter uniform to be. Interesting bottom. Slouchy, chunky sweater. Cool-as-hell boots.

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And what can I say about this? Everything about it is perfect. And effortless. And don't you just want to be her?

Bottles That Pop

I love the idea of drawing inspiration from one small item and translating throughout an entire room. Whether it's the color, shape, or just the overall aesthetic of the item, it serves as a great starting point when you are picking out paint colors, furniture, and other accessories.

One of the hardest parts about decorating for me is creating the general feel or theme of the room, so if you have just one item that you absolutely love, it makes it so much easier to have that go-to piece to kind of create a theme for you.

I especially love this idea when it comes to styling a bathroom using your favorite fragrance bottle as inspiration.

pureDKNY Verbena

I mean, how calm and clean would you feel in a bathroom modeled after this bottle?

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh

The flower on top would make for the girliest bathroom ever.

So tell me. What bottle would you use as the inspiration for your bathroom?

On boots...

So my first real content post is going to be about boots, and I'm totally ok with that. There's that time in early fall when one starts in with, "I miiiiisssss my booooots!" And then that time you actually get to start wearing then. At which point you realize there are not nearly enough pairs in your closet.

Here are some of the ones I've had my eye on this season.

Zara, I can't even with these two.

I'm pretty sure these would fill my wannabe rocker girl quotient any day of the week.

Who doesn't need a high heeled red ankle bootie, right? I would throw them on with dark skinnies, a white tee, and a stand out accessory. Outfit complete. No fuss.

Then there's these puppies from the new Maison Martin Margiela for H&M line launching this week (Thursday to be exact).

 
Apparently I'm a sucker for ankle booties. But wait...my calves need coverage too, so I can't end the post without showing you the boots I actually might end up purchasing. Because believe it or not, I do not own a pair of flat black riding-style boots. This pair by Sofft fits the bill.

There you have them. The boots I've been drooling over since late summer. But how can I leave you without a pair over which we may all drool? And for which we would have to take out a second mortgage to finance? Rag & Bone, my darlings, you have done well. Your classic Newbury boot in this season's best color: oxblood. They can be yours for only $625.

Now I must bid you adieu, as I'm about to drift off to a land of chunky heels, ankle lengths, over-the-knees and riding styles.

Here's to sweet bootie dreams,
Meaghan

Zara Flat Ankle Boot  
Zara Basic Ankle Boot  
MMM for H&M Plexi Wedge Ankle Boot 
Sofft Claremont Riding Boot
rag & bone Classic Newbury

On blogging...

So here it is. My first blog post. It almost didn't happen.

"There are too many blogs now, " I thought. "What can I say that hasn't already been said in one of the gazillions of blog posts in existence?" And I would know considering I spend hours parked in front of my laptop trying to keep caught up on none other than...my favorite blogs. Fashion blogs, food blogs, design blogs, funny blogs, travel blogs, inspirational blogs. You name it, there's a blog about it. Even the word 'blog' is fading into ubiquity.

Yet here I am.

And I'm glad I'm taking the plunge into the same world that spawned many of my sources of daily inspiration: The Glamourai, The Sartorialist, desire to inspire, God, I Love Paris, and so many more. I asked myself, "How can I even put my measly little blog out there when the likes of these people have come before me?" But that's why blogging is awesome. You can maintain an imaginative blog filled with unique ideas without being rich or being a celebrity or having a certain career or living in a certain city. Literally anyone can do it.

In the end, I decided to begin this adventure because I think it will make me happy. I want to fill it with content that, at the very least, you don't regret having taken the time to experience. With all that said, I'm ready to start this thing off right. With a cute kitten picture.

Here's to many more blog posts,
Meaghan

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