...Only the Essentials...

I know the weather is perfect for curling up in blankies, but really, these clothes are too good to pass up ;)

Thus far I've been pretty good about holding off on buying fall clothes.  I'm the girl buying wool sweaters August 1st, cause, well, I can't wait any longer.  This year, however, I've made myself hold off, and I have officially reached my breaking point.  Below are some favorites that I'm absolutely drooling over.

Acne's wool skirts are perfection.  They're slightly flouncy and full, and pairing them with black tights would be perfection.  They come in short and maxi, and I'm saving for them.

This creamy dream of a cape from All Saints is just the type of sweater I'm on the hunt for this season.    The textured knit and the high collar are what have me hooked. 

Good scarves are obviously a must when the weather gets brisk.  This Ralph Lauren scarf is such a gorgeous plaid, I fell for it immediately.  

Slouchy boots have been on my wish list for a while.  These Fiorentini and Baker boots are exactly what I'm looking for.  I love the midi-heel, the color, the soft suede.  It's true love.

The biggest key to rocking a fall wardrobe is layers.  This Alexander Wang tank's asymetrical design would look killer under a fitted blazer or cropped sweater.  

Forget moody reds, and somber grays.  This fall, nails should be colorful!  I'm obsessed with Chanel's Blue Satin and think it's the perfect mix of bright and bold for fall 2011. 

This quilted DKNY shoulder bag is my favorite look this fall.  It's polished, pretty,  and can be dressed up or down.  

The Cozies

DKNY has always been a brand I've loved.  The designs are classic, the clothes are excellent quality, and the pieces I've bought I've worn for years.   Recently, thanks to Twitter and an extraordinarily talented tweeter, I've taken note of the brand even more.  For those of you that are on Twitter it's essential that you follow the DKNY PR girl (@DKNY) who has taken tweeting to a whole other level.  She has become the voice of the brand, and with close to 350,000 followers, she's delivering fashion news in way that has never been done.  You get a behind the scene look at what it's like to work for a huge fashion house (because how many little girls dream of moving to the city and living their own version of "The Devil Wears Prada"?)  She gives advice, responds to tweets, and makes you want to check out all things Donna Karan.  With her snarky wit, fabulous fashion sense, and genuine tone, it's no wonder she has such a following. Browsing her tweets one day, I saw she mentioned something called the "cozy".  I looked it up on the DKNY website, and cozies are about as fabulous as they sound.  They're cadigans that are long and flowy, and can be worn a plethora of ways.  They come in a long sleeved, vest, and short sleeved, and I hear that they are working on a dress version.  They're available in a rainbow of colors and are made of cashmere and silk, so how they acquired their moniker is no surprise.  I'm hooked.