Three dates mark the end of summer in America--the first day of school, Labor Day, and the equinox. We've passed two hurdles and have made the dive from 100 degree heat to cool 60's gray. Flannel daydreams are about to come true, and the 80%20 Fall collection is out. Have I talked about these yet? Here are my top 3 faves:

KIP CHOCOLATE/BLUE - Fastened into the neon trend and why not?


ELIOTTE GEOMETRIC BLONDE - With every incarnation, this geo-print desert boot always makes my list.

TESSA BURNT DIAMOND - Business in front, party in back? Pretty when you walk away.

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Miami-based designer Nektar Destagni is doing some very fresh and unexpected things with classic freshwater pearls. It's pretty safe to guess Barbara Bush would not approve. Marge Simpson would probably grumble. Me? I'm loving these! Observe:

Pearl and Leather Multi-Necklace - A Proenza-esque (yet more elevated in my opinion--less mountain-climby, more caviar) rope necklace made with salmon crystals wrapped in silk and pearls bound with leather. Inspired!

Pearl & Smiley Face - Childish smiley raver beads paired with genuine pearls. Dazed and confused. Love it or hate it. Fancy grown-up friendship bracelets have saturated fashion and this is the next level. Oh and,

Quartz Crystal and Pearl Bracelet - The Tumblr youth have spoken and quartz crystals are the vogue. Crystals conduct electricity and are believed to hold good vibes. I'm feelin' it with this bracelet.
CAN YOU DIG?!

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United Nude is having a big up-to-50%-off sale on their Spring/Summer styles. I perked up when I got the email about it, having been a longtime admirer with a hole in my closet. Unfortunately, I have big feet and they're out-of-stock in the styles I like best. In any case, here are a few of my favorite beauts.

Abstract + Dark Brown - Truly a work of art to behold. A shoe, or a sculpture? The heel goes into Stripper Town, but it goes to a museum in Stripper Town. You know what I mean? (Edit: There's a Frank Lloyd Wright house in Stripper Town. LOL.)

X-Wedge Elastic in Fruit Punch - The colors are a little obnoxious and juvenile--which of course I love!

Block Ankle Strap - I'm not sure about the ankle straps, but the florescent red heel combined with the pewter brownish perforated leather is just so on-trend and modern.

Eamz Pump Black - Random placement in this post, but this shoe is at the top of my wishlist right now. I've talked about this before, and I'm still loving the mid-Century mod furniture inspiration on the chair leg (foot?) heel. I'm in need of a basic black pump. Yeah, I don't have a basic black pump. That's sort of elementary, isn't it? This one is The One. I hope they get more back in stock soon.

Iris van Herpen X United Nude Crystallization - This shoe isn't actually on sale, but it's worth mentioning because I've seen it all over Tumblr up and down without a source. No real further comment needed on it.

Which shoe is your favorite?
P.S. I'm back!

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Fashionary is a sketchbook and reference book for fashion design students--a must for anyone interested in making or designing clothes. I'm no designer, but I often use the sketch pages--silhouettes that let you focus on drawing clothes rather than body proportions--to plan outfits. Sometimes it's nice to brainstorm without making a mess.

My favorite part is seeing my blog listed in the index among fashion-related websites.

Usually only available in classic black, it's now available for a limited time only in magenta, tangelo, iceberg, and lime in celebration of this season's neon brights.

Which color would you choose?
I think maybe my favorite is blue... or magenta.

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I love the way the fringe on this crop top blends into the horizontal stripes of the dress. It's less in your face festival fringe and appears like it's woven into a novel gradient design. If the fringe were as long as the dress, it'd be even better. There's even a bit of a moire effect. I wore this to the Raekwan show which seems like it was forever ago. I'm way behind in posting, and have a whole queue of things to share soon including a super fun giveaway and my three-year anniversary coming up. Stick around!

• DIY tie-dyed fringe crop top
• Johnny Martin striped bubble hem dress
• I never know what to call this necklace - it was a gift
• Rebecca Minkoff crossbody thanks to Shopbop
• Black jeggings thanks to Hudson
• 80%20 Georgie booties thanks to Polished Sense

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