Oh, where to begin! There are so many things from the Fall collections that I am drooling over. Above is just a small sampling of my Fall 2009 shopping wish list. From top left to right:First Row: Helmut Lang blue Y-back tank, Roksanda Ilincic Sabine velvet dress, Tom Binns sparkle cuff, Bulgari gold ring, Rick Owens shrunken zip biker.
Second Row: Giuseppe Zanotti flat suede boots, YSL gold chain strap satin purse, Elizabeth & James convertible trench (it becomes a dress!), Rick Owens grey bomber.
Third Row: Bottega Veneta silver chandelier earrings, Sass & Bide black studded cap-sleeve dress, Proenza Schouler PS1 med-satchel in blue suede, Proenza Schouler striped long-sleeved shirt
Fourth Row: Miu Miu belted wool sweater, RM by Roland Mouret grey wool dress, Mulberry black patent Bayswater handbag, Joseph leather leggings
Fifth Row: Miu Miu brown handbag, Christian Louboutin grey Paris boots, Fendi wool camel ruffle dress, Miu Miu embellished socks, Golden Goose fur vest, ACNE grey skirt
Last Row: Miu Miu studded black hobo, Burberry belt (from last season), Church's riding boots, Missioni cashmere thigh-high-legwarmers
Now you might be asking yourself – where's the colour??? I quite agree but will opt to be colourful through make-up this season despite the black lipstick trend (ick) or the nude lip look. Should we really be promoting a depressing look in these times? I say no! I think a pink or poppy lip with a warm cheek is a shot of optimism right in the kisser. Here is a sample palette to balance out the greys and blacks above.