Mood Board | October 2013

A bit of a unique intro today, but justifiably so:

Have you listened to Kanye West’s new album, by chance? I don’t love him as a person, but his music is another story. And I honestly think he was writing about that pre-fall, post-Fashion Week period when he wrote the song Blood on the Leaves:

“I just need to clear my mind now
It‘s been racin’ since the summertime
… And all I want is what I can’t buy now
Cause I ain’t got the money on me right now”

Me too, Yeezus… Me too. Here’s what’s inspiring/taunting me for the month of October:

Shop my October inspirations: 1. Target sweater, 2. BaubleBar necklace, 3. Rebecca Taylor embellished blouse, 4. Céline sunglasses, 5. Target faux-leather hat, 6. LPD New York Team Margiela t-shirt 7. J.Crew leather-sleeve top, 8. Otte signature Alexis hat, 9. Milly leather-trim tweet jacket, 10. Rebecca Taylor luxe cardigan, 11. Target moto vest, 12. Rebecca Taylor color-block sweater, 13. Topshop leather-look dress, 14. J.Crew mixed crystal & resin necklace 15. Rebecca Minkoff tote, 16. Stila Cosmetics convertible color 17. Tibi high-waisted skirt, 18. Tibi Piper boots

16 comments

  1. Love this mood board - especially lusting over 7, 8 & 9!
    I am trying to track down some great oversized sweaters in neutral colors for fall. Do you have any recommendations?!

    • Hi there! Typically, H&M, Zara, Joie & Rebecca Taylor are my go-to’s. The latter two are typically the best, quality-wise. That said, though, you can definitely score some good, chunky knits at Nordstrom/Rack, T.J.Maxx and Marshalls if you’re willing to do a bit of digging/shopping around. Good luck!

    • Me too, Suzy! I’m checking the site OBSESSIVELY in an effort to score it the second it goes on sale (or once J.Crew has its next promo)… Here’s hoping it doesn’t sell out in my size!

  2. I love how you did Fall without using any dark and drab colors. I love all of the black and white with a little pastel thrown in! That purse is gorgeous, and the Rebecca Taylor sweater looks so comfy yet still chic :)

    • Ha, good observation! There’s plenty of deep maroon and black peppered in with these… Maybe that’s why I’m drawl to pastels and muted tones — so much (faux) leather occupying my closet this season.

  3. OK, I think I need everything on this mood board. That Milly jacket is amazing. And I am obsessed with that Topshop dress! Great picks!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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