Fired Up For Fall

I walked outside of my apartment building Saturday morning, and I felt almost giddy. It was still pretty hot, but I wasn't drenched in sweat, as per usual, and was that - why, I think it was! - a faint breeze?!

Could it be that the blistering hot, unbearable, days of Washington summer are almost over? 

I am so psyched for the fall fashion season that I don't know what to do. I am almost besides myself with joy. It seems almost serendipitous that this faint glimpse of cool-ish weather came during New York Fashion Week.

I've been keeping my eyes on the blogs and looking at the runway shows, but how can I get excited over spring resort wear collections when it's nearly boot weather? I walked into my neighborhood Marshall's today and saw shelves and shelves of knee-high, ankle, and over-the-knee boots. Their sweater aisles were stacked, and I started seeing more Calvin Klein dresses of the knit variety. 

I'm going through a phase where I want to re-edit my personal style. My point of view for fall 2012 will be all about leathers, fur, gray, white, and (my favorite) basic black. I'm looking forward to layering and wearing my new jeans, leggings, and my brand new Cole Haan Air Whitley leather and suede boots (my favorite purchase to date), and I've got my eyes on a pair of sexy Vince Camuto leather booties.

I can’t wait to catch some of my most stylish classmates on the go in their tailored coats, suits, and sweaters, and hit campus in style come chilly October (I’m already mentally planning my YardFest outfit).

Check out my fall inspiration set above: very “Melissa” from Project Runway Cycle 10, no?

Are YOU fired up for fall? What are some of your fall favorites? Leave me a comment below!