What's on my fall shopping list
Plus some great friends & family sales to shop this week.
Happy first day of fall! Although for a lot of us at the moment, the weather is not exactly cooperating. That’s ok—we’ll get there. The silver lining is that it seems like nearly every retailer is running a friends & family–type sale this week, so I’ve been taking advantage. In order to not succumb to Temporary Sale Insanity, I keep a running list of things I want to buy, and I only allow myself to stick to things on the list. That said, there’s a lot on it at the moment, as there are some gaps I’d like to fill in my wardrobe. Here’s what I’m eyeing for fall 2024.
What I already bought
Frame long barrel jeans $187 (25% off through 9/29)
In one of my Substack groups, multiple women were raving about barrel-cut jeans and how flattering they are for “real” bodies, so I decided to try these from Frame, my go-to denim brand (long live le high straight), which is currently running a 25% off sale. The good news is that they arrived in 2 days. The bad news is that I have already sent them back—as you can see from the photo, this fit is definitely not for me. Back to the drawing board!
Freda Salvador Brooke boots (20% off $495 with code FALLFRIENDS)
I am not a chunky platform shoe person, however I’ve been looking for a good pair for months—San Francisco’s sidewalks are not the cleanest and I’d prefer to rise above the filth, literally and figuratively. These are incredibly lightweight in spite of the thick sole, more streamlined than you’d think, and as a bonus, they’re waterproof. If you’re not familiar with them, Freda Salvador is a local SF brand (they have a cute store in my neighborhood) and their shoes are just so cool—check out the woven ballet flats too.
Madewell The Dimes knee high boot (25% off $298 through 9/30)
Yes, I bought two pairs of somewhat basic black boots this week, but like I said, I’m filling gaps in my closet. I bought a pair of really uncomfortable cowboy-style black boots last year, which after I wore them to a line-dancing class a few weeks ago and had foot pain for three days afterward, I decided finally needed to go. I own the shorter version of these boots already, so I know they’re going to be comfortable.
What I haven’t bought yet
& Other Stories suede tote $139 (currently sold out)
Everyone and their mother is obsessed with suede for fall, and I can speak from personal experience: it’s not the most durable choice for shoes and really not great for bags, especially Khaite-inspired totes like this one, which tend to take a lot of wear and tear. So I’m kind of happy that this one is sold out at the moment (although that hasn’t stopped me from setting a back-in-stock alert for it).
Nili Lotan Shon pants $375
I know, these pants look crazy, but people RAVE about them (and apparently they run 2 sizes big, which my ego loves). They are sadly not included in the Neiman Marcus nor Saks friends & family sales happening at the moment; I might actually have to pay full price for them, le sigh.
J.Crew pailette mini skirt $128
I really do not need another sequined skirt (I have several and wear them infrequently) but this one has been living rent-free in my head for a few weeks now. It’s also not included in J.Crew’s current promotion but the price is pretty reasonable regardless.
Quince Italian wool slouch coat $199.90
Again, it’s definitely not yet appropriate weather for a coat like this—and if I’m being honest, the last thing I need is another piece of outerwear—but it looks like The Row and I can attest that the wool is super-high quality. I am going to wait a month or two for this one, but you can expect to see it on the blog later this year.
This week on the blog
Speaking of Quince, this week’s post is heavy on items from them—the oversized leather jacket and slip skirt are two of my all-time favorites—but the overall story is burgundy, which is a fall trend I will be partaking in this season. Cheers to this super-rich (and wine-inspired) shade!