A Little Rusty

Blue suede shoes.

Blazer (Zara, similar here), Leather Shorts (Minimarket via Urban Outfitters - super old, similar here and here), T-Shirt (Zara, similar here), Shoes (Zara, similar here), Necklace (Dogeared), Watch (Marc by Marc Jacobs), Bracelet (Nadri), Rings (miscellaneous Ariella rings, similar here)

I have yet to turn my back on a perfectly good blazer, especially one of the double breasted variety, and while you're probably sick of hearing me extoll the many virtues of a solid and stylish blazer (what?! you are?!), I really just can't shout this out into the ether of ignoring ears enough: WEAR A GODDAMN BLAZER. Your wardrobe will thank you (and so will all of the people checking your finely dressed ass out!).

In my begrudging (but actually totally not begrudging because I am just so stoked for all that Fall Fashion has to offer us this year, and also because I am finding lots of Fall outfit inspiration from the slew, nay shitload, of street style snaps inundating my feeds as the Spring 2014 runway shows commence—we're just getting started, people!) ummm oh, "begrudging" attempts to transition my outfits based on a more seasonally appropriate timeline, I thought this [what can only be called] rust colored, oversized blazer—I love being reminded of the existence of fantastic colors that I have forgotten were fantastic—would be a piece perfectly suited for such a delicate and precarious endeavor.

And I think I accomplished what I set out to do, no? Or rather, my blazer did. The rust hue is warm and vibrant, something out of a Bob Ross palette primed for a "Vermont in October" foliage focused scene, but the cotton/silk/linen blend of the material makes it light and breathable enough for the summer months. Beyond that, the more masculine cut of the blazer is a wink at the oversized, menswear-borrowed silhouettes that are taking over this Fall. The leather shorts are a nod to Fall and Winter styling while still being, well, shorts, while the linen striped tee has whiffs of breezy summer days that may or may not be nautically inclined. Lastly, the cobalt blue suede pumps could be at home in any season I think.

So I suppose this marks my [slow, and] official march into the land of scarves, tartan, flannel, overcoats, boots, leather everything, and so much more deliciously autumnal equipment. To celebrate that, and my rust blazer, let the whiskey drinking begin! (For Hot Toddies obviously.)