Fixated On Fall

Although summer in southern California seems to last well into the month of October, I'm already hunting for what I've deemed to be my fall staples: faux fur-trimmed jackets, maxi dresses in drab olive and gray hues, lace-up hiking boots, lace skater dresses and lace crop tops, camel coats, capes, slouchy skinny jeans, Fair Isle knits, subversive-looking knuckle rings, and almost anything with a leopard print. What I look forward to most about cooler weather on the horizon is the opportunity to experiment with layers, textures, and new trends. Recent shopping trips have yielded a few more store window photos to serve as inspiration for potential future purchases.