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All the Looks Fit to Print

Did you have as hard of a time trying to get caught up on the new looks for fall as I did? Well have no fear, because Harper’s Bazaar has compiled all the looks, organized from city all the way down to designer, and will be launching their “Runway Report” starting July 29 through November.


Finally! Something for the masses to use to keep track of what looks will be new for fall and what to add to their closets. It sure beats sifting through all the photos on WWD in trying to determine new trends, shapes, and colors for the upcoming season.

The publication will retail for $6.95. I’m going to make sure to get mine next week since I’m positive they won’t be around for long.

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Cavalli Knows My Work Wardrobe


Metallic black twill blazer, matching pants, and chiffon blouse
Just Cavalli at Neiman Marcus

Fashion blog Coutorture wrote recently about the advent of the blazer in this fall’s garment rotation, adding what a wonderful transitional and versatile staple it can be in a woman’s closet this coming season.

“Blazers are undeniably making a comeback and it’s not just the long lean sort either. Whether it’s a marching band-style coat or a sleek smoking jacket, the silhouettes options are dynamic. Perhaps because we’ve been immersed in menswear lately, we’ve been getting pretty excited about this diversity.” Read more here.

Well hooray for me, because that’s pretty much all my wardrobe will consist of when I start my job at Big Retail Chain in August. Even more so, my outfits have to consist of all black with 10% color. That means lots of black blazers over colorful blouses and shells, or maybe just wearing all black with a bright belt or funky colored shoes. Cavalli apparently got the memo and created the perfect work outfit for me, available at Neiman Marcus. And hey, he’s even included a cute blouse with a bow.

Happy weekend, kiddos, I’m off to NYC!

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McCall’s Fall Preview

Well, it’s like night and day between the fashions showcased at Simplicity and McCall. McCall is like a breath of fresh air to Simplicity’s dowdy fashion flashback collection. The clothes from McCall are stylish as well as easy, which is something Simplicity missed this season.


It’s not overly fitted, but it’s still sleek and stylish at the same time. You can never go wrong with a classic sheath dress, which is pretty popular right now and will continue on into fall, it seems. 2844 could have learned a lesson from this pattern.


Now this is how a work wardrobe is done. Chic, classic lines, and polished. Nothing like the frump-fest over at 2866.


If the runways are any indication, bows will be big big big for fall (see my previous post on the subject here). Depending on whether or not to cinch the waist, these tops could be dressed up for the office or down for brunch. A little youthful looking, but on trend. I might give view C a shot.

Make sure to check out the new jacket/coat patterns that they added to their collection. Now I’m not sure if I’m going to do a different coat or not for the Great Coat Sew-Along! Which reminds me, I better get going on that…

View all the new items at McCall here.

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Tie ‘m in a Knot, Tie ’em in a Bow

Now here’s an area I’m a little wary of for fall: the big bow.


Do they look feminine and flirty? Or saccharine and silly? I guess it really depends on the size of the bow and well as the color and presentation of the garment.

I might give the woman’s answer to the man’s tie a shot with Butterick 4985.

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Getting Biggy With It

If the fall runway shows were any indication, big oversized sweaters will be a dominate trend when the weather turns cool.


It’s almost as if the woolen sweater has replaced the wool coat. The lengths are reminiscent of such, and the drape of the knits seems that they would be warm and comfortable to wear.

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