Confliction: A conflict so intense its like an affliction. I.E. I have a confliction about the change of seasons. I love summer; sun, beach, tank tops, flip flops. I also love fall fashion; new boots, cozy sweaters, chic jackets. This conflict needed a name, so I made up a word to describe what I feel when summer turns to fall.
Living in the Northeast, summer elevates my spirit. February and March are brutal months and I’m probably not the nicest person, just ask my husband. My alcohol consumption goes up. I am sick of winter, sick of the cold, sick of my winter wardrobe.
When the weather starts to turn, so does my attitude. I don’t think I am alone in this feeling; anyone living in the northern hemisphere comes out of hibernation in the spring and summer. We live to tan our white skin, peep our painted toes of trendy summer sandals, have cocktails on decks and seek out any strip of sand near water and call it a beach.
So, imagine my chagrin that it’s July and I am already being bombarded with fall fashion previews. I’ve only had two months to enjoy the summer so far! AGH!*SIGH*
OK, so bombarded is a relative term and since I am a fashion junkie, I’ll put complaining aside for a moment and share what I am excited for this fall;
New Fall Trends
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- Halle Berry in Fiorentini + Baker moto boots
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- Pour La Victoire Cassi oxford
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- Betsey Johnson Napoleon oxford style
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- Steve Madden Chelseey
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- Banana republic fall work outfit
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- Sam Edelman clog
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- Alexander McQueen wool and silk-blend intarsia dress
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- Reiss striped top
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- Alice and Olivia cargo skinny
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- Reiss Minx leather cropped jacket
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- J Brand Houlihan cargo skinny
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- Burberry Prorsum Trench coat with knot
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- Yves Saint Laurent Tribtoo printed calfhair pumps
So, as sad as I am to see summer being put by the way side in the fashion world, I am consoled by the fact that seasonal change brings SALES. Everything summer is on sale. It’s a nice distraction while the days become shorter and the temperatures becomes cooler.
Until next time…while its still here, I am going to sit in the sun, but I’ll bring my new InStyle with me.
More Fall Fashion Trends for 2010
