Book club took a bit of a back seat this summer as the months seemed to flash by. I thought I would ease our little readers back in to the swing of things by creating a perfectly autumn menu, and not shaming those who hadn’t finished the summer reading list (which was none most of us). A crisp fall day called for homemade Cream of Tomato Soup, mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake. While there may not have been an abundance of book discussion, catching up with fabulous friends over a slice of cake is best.
Club Monaco Top (similar here), J Brand Jeans, Theory Coat, Rag & Bone Booties, Chanel Handbag, Chanel Watch, Charriol Bracelet
This season is all about borrowing from the boys in the outerwear department. Oversized menswear-inspired coats are not only chic but practical too. I found this coat while in Seattle recently, and it was surprisingly capable of keeping out that impossibly damp cold. I’m beginning to think that those boys may be on to something.
Equipment Blouse, Rag & Bone Denim, Prada Coat (similar here and here), Saint Laurent Pumps, Chanel Handbag (similar here), Hermes Watch
One of my favorite things about the fall fashion season is most definitely the outerwear. This season has me combining my favorite color in the form of outerwear, in a very ladylike style. Pink coats are everywhere this season, and as soon as I saw this one I knew I would do just about anything to smuggle it bring it home with me. With denim, over top dresses, this coat is going to get a ton of action this fall season.
Vince Top, Burberry Pants (similar here), Saint Laurent Booties, Chanel Handbag, Gucci Sunglasses (similar here), Hermes Watch, David Yurman Bracelets, Stella + Dot Bracelet
Leather has definitely been having a moment this year, everything from jackets to pants are heavy in the spotlight. But if you’re not ready to fully commit to the look, or the price, of these little numbers, don’t fret, there’s other options. Leather trimmed items are everywhere out there, and are a fantastic way to add a little edge to your ensemble. It’s a fabulous way to ease yourself into the leather look. While you may not wear a pair of leather pants to the office, I guarantee a little sweater with leather sleeves would look so fetch with that pencil skirt you already have hanging in your closet.
As soon as autumn arrives all of my favorite fall cravings kick in. Cozy nights curled up in front of the fire, a steaming bowl of savory soup, and anything and everything that uses pumpkin, cinnamon or nutmeg. Especially baked goods. So in a quest to get my fall fix, I discovered this recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake. Not only was it a complete breeze to make, the results were undeniably delicious. I see a seat in front of the fire with a slice of cake in my little paws in my immediate near future.
