Falling into...fall

I think I've mentioned before that fall is my favorite season for dressing. The change from warm, to cool, to cold is my favorite, because it just means more layers and more coats and gloves and hats, and well, I'm in love with those things. Fashion week starts tomorrow(!!!!), kicking off with Anna Wintour's brain child, Fashion's Night Out - another reason I occasionally wish I had gone with my second or third choice in schools to be in New York - but I wanted to look at some of the things that caught my eye in the spring that I wish could be part of my fall wardrobe.
First up, one of my favorites, Michael Kors

photo from NYMag
While I'm not wild about the turtleneck/cowl/snood that's going on, I'm generally wishing that this outfit were in my closet. Especially those fingerless gloves. He showed them multiple times with the collection, even matching them to some of those neon furs. To me, those arm warmers are the perfect fall accessory - keep your arms warm when it's a little chilly without going for a full glove which is important when you're texting on the way to class. My sister and I had a conversation about how that perfect slouchiness was achieved - since we both like to knit. I'm not sure if I have the talent to knit those arm warmers, but luckily H&M has been helping me out a little bit. On my big back-to-school shop with my mom (best day for it: the first day of public school - all the kids are back in class and not clogging up Forever 21) I bought two pairs of arm warmers that passed the slouch test.
Next up: Alexander McQueen

Photo from NYMag
Again, this is not a whole look thing. The makeup and hat are a little too much for me, and those sunglasses would probably cover my whole face. But I do love a good houndstooth. And that skirt is absolutely amazing. I love full skirts. Give me a full skirt over jeans any day of the week. And while I probably wouldn't go all out houndstooth for my outfit, I could see it paired with a black jacket and heels or flats.

Speaking of full skirts, my outfit from today, for running out to the container store and to Barnes and Noble so that I could pick up a planner and some more magazines.

shirt: Old Navy, skirt: F21, shoes: Target, necklace: H&M

Tomorrow I venture off to Williamsburg to visit my lovely sister and fabulous friends who matriculate at William & Mary (and hopefully buy a kilt at the Scottish shop). Excitement!