Mazie's Method

I am longing for fall.  We got a few cool days here in NYC and it gave me a tease.  The leaves, the crisp air, the ability to keep my windows open through the house and have a breeze that causes me to sit in a sweater!  I have been searching through the new fall collections and I am going to preview my favorites for you!  I guess this will be a wish list of sorts since I have started making my birthday list.  They kind of go hand in hand!

First, we need to start at the feet and get an awesome pair of boots.  I have my eyes on these Nine West beauties named Cleeo on Zappos.  Grey goes with everything and I adore the little heel since we know of my inability to stay upright in heels!  I love booties like this because it gives me a bit of height and allows me to have the feature of a boot.  I love a good fall boot!

Secondly, we need a beautiful pair of jeans.  I am personally in love with the trouser style jean because it makes me feel polished and will also be a great item you can have in the closet for work.  Lafayette 148 has a beautiful denim trouser that is my idea of a perfect jean.  I have about 6 pairs of these from the Gap from last season all bought on sale.  I hope I can fit into them post baby!  They are worn in and perfect.  They fit like a glove.

Third, on top of the jeans, I need a beautiful cashmere duster.  The Cashmere collection from Bloomingdale’s makes me smile.  I love the Cherry Cola color.  It makes me giggle it is so beautiful!  I always feel so safe when I am wrapped in cashmere.  It is never something that would ever not be in my closet.  The best part of Cashmere is you can get it on any budget.  Just make sure it is super soft against your skin!

Fourth, another goody from Bloomie’s is a Jules Oversized Silk Blouse.  It is such a gorgeous blouse and I would love having this in my closet to put under my cashmere duster.  Who wouldn’t want to be wrapped in luxury this way?

Fifth, Nordstrom has a Michael Kors Double Zip blazer… In black, it is perfect for all seasons.  It is so sassy and will keep you feeling great all day long.  I would pair it with some skinny jeans or the denim trousers with some super funky t-shirt and lots of bracelets.

Sixth, Saks has an Elie Tahari Chain Necklace that is on my wish list also.  This necklace is so hot and it would look great with a white button down shirt or a black shift dress or it would also work with a t-shirt under the blazer!

Seventh, we all know how much I love Anna Scholz, and this dress is so beautiful for the Fall.  La Grande Dame has this dress and I keep eyeing it for the Christening in the Spring.  It would also work well with the Elie Tahari necklace and the Michael Kors Blazer.

Eighth, another goody for the Fall and the Winter events is a David Meister Sequined Tunic Dress is the perfect dress for holidays and events.  I would totally rock this at a wedding or New Year’s Eve, even in my house.  A nice cocktail party with some heels and amazing earrings.

Ninth, Everyone needs a beautiful sweet soft scarf to wear in the cooler weather.  I love to pair it with a cashmere sweater and my jeans!  I wear one all the time, as soon as there is a slight chill in the air, out comes my collection of scarves!

Last, I would need an anorak for the days when there is a soft rain.  This Gallery Reversible Anorak is adorable and will be super lightweight for wear over your fall sweaters!

Ok, one more for a bonus, who wants a beautiful new bag this Fall?  I do I do!  Coach has an Embossed Croc Maggie.  It’s just divine and it’s a beautiful purple color that is longing to live in my closet and hang on my shoulder.

What are you looking at for Fall?

Shop ‘Till Your Amex Cries!

-Fanny

I don’t know about you, but I am probably the only person who never went clubbing at the Limelight.  Shame on me, really.  Living close to one of the legendary clubs in New York and I never shook my tush there.  I digress because this blog is about shopping and style and not dancing!  I am thrilled to get myself over to the new Limelight Marketplace.  There are so many booths and pop-up shops to choose from I cannot decide where I want to start!  I may start out at Havaianas and then hop on over to Old Hollywood.  After that I can hang out by the J Sister’s full service salon and get a pedi!

Anyone want to join me for a shopping trip?

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Fanny

Happy September! 
 
I am very much looking forward to the fall this year, particularly some clothing options I have seen floating around… Every September Issue of a magazine has a top ten so I decided to follow suit… 
 
My first must have for the fall is a poncho or cloak. I know they were in a few years ago and they come and go, but I stumbled across a designer on Etsy.com that had a beautiful handmade one that I feel cannot be passed up. There is a certain je ne sais quoi about it…I cannot wait to get my hands on it! It is a definitely staple in my Fall wardrobe..

Secondly, of course is a tote, a large bag that will hold all of your essentials and look beautiful at the same time. I think this bag is awesome, it is vintage and a messenger sling bag. I would love something like this because it looks nice and big with a lot of pockets! The tan is a great neutral for the fall/winter! 

Boots.. I am obsessing over these boots. The color, the heel, the style, the lush suede. Since I am a large girl, who is in charge, I have big calves, finding knee high boots is difficult, so these are a great alternative!!! 

Fourth, a great hat..I have a few of these hats and I love how they drape. They are super warm and so trendy, and artsy! 
 
  

I was thinking the other day about scarves. I love scarves, I wear them in the summer, fall, never ever leave home without one in the winter and of course in the spring.. I twirl them, drape them, braid them, wrap myself in them. I have long ones, short ones, thick ones and skinny ones. My favorites though, are ones called Mobius…They wrap round and round and have no beginning and no end.. So beautiful! 
 

 Gloves are essential for fall… at least for me.. I am ALWAYS cold! These are fabulous awesome beautiful arm warmers and are fingerless gloves. You can always go for the finger kind of gloves, but these are great under a cape or with a 3/4 sleeve sweater. Purple is the in color this season.. I think I may buy me a pair!!! 

For my tall girls, Denim that can go from work to play with a change of accessories…I am in love with straight leg jeans, slim leg jeans and gray jeans! These jeans are Fantastic! They come in all sizes for the sexy ladies!!! 
 

Who wouldn’t want a beautiful custom made dress that will go with you through the seasons? I definitely do. This dress makes me drool. I think it is so beautiful and a classic shape and this lovely artist on Etsy.com will make dresses in all fabrics made to order! 
 

The BoyFriend Blazer is SO right now! I can definitely see this rocked with a t-shirt or a tank and a button down with some frilly ruffles and some straight jeans.. for big girls and tall girls, I turn to my pals at Lane Bryant who have great coupons in e-mail if you sign up! 
 
 

And Last…A thick sweater that will surround you in warmth and make you smile… This sweater is absolutely gorgeous and it is made out of soft hand dyed wool, and sounds delicious! I cannot wait to save enough for it this season! Suitable for tall ladies and I would say it is a definite DO!