Even those of us who were clinging to the last bit of summer cannot deny the fact that autumn is definitely in the air. While some people are happy to wear their trench coats in the summertime when it’s nippy, I’m a steadfast believer in not taking out my coat until the leaves show their first hints of change…which I did yesterday! It’s coat and boot season again, ladies, and luckily there are some super fantastic deals out there, like this ladylike trench from Forever 21. After searching for a trench coat for two years, I finally found this one, which actually fits my five-foot-nothing frame! You can’t see it online, but it also has a really sweet beige and red lining.

 Of course, fall doesn’t mean that the dresses need to be put away! I’m absolutely in love with this sunshiney number from Anthropologie, which I think would brighten even the gloomiest of days. Doesn’t it remind you of golden fall leaves?

And, of course, there is nothing harder to find than a pair of boots when you’re a) short and b) blessed with…er…athletically muscular calves (or, as a girl in a shoe store in London once called them, “Nice, chunky calves!”…or, as they were once described as, “Daikon calves”).  This pair from Naturalizer is a wonderfully roomy 16 inches around for their regular size and is also available in wide sizes.

Happy autumnal shopping!

The only dresses I really ever want to wear are ones that are both cute and comfortable enough to sleep in. This nautical inspired dress from breadandbutter is totally fashionable with the classy boatneck and nice draping, while being about as comfortable as can be, since it’s made out of jersey. I suspect that this dress would get serious in my closet. I think I will have to do a test and see whether or not that suspicion holds true by actually buying this dress.  Don’t you?

I think that this Marc by Marc Jacobs bag called Lovely Luz would be absolutely perfect for going to markets once it’s warm out. Since it can cross your chest, you won’t have the problem of trying to balance your bag on your shoulder while looking at fruits and veggies (or clothes and jewelry). It’s totally chic, and besides looking amazing with this dress, it would look great while carrying a rainbow of market-fresh tulips!

Last year, I wore this flimsy black and white coat for all of winter, which may be the reason why I’m into the softer neutrals this year, like brown and navy blue. The Waterleaf Dress at Anthropologie is light an airy with a bit of navy silk, which is totally classy.

 I think it would be lovely once it’s warmer, paired with this short, form flattering blazer. I like the way that the neckline of the jacket mimics the neckline of the dress, and the colors play nicely together…a little nautical without being over the top.

It’s a little bit early to be preparing for summer, but I’m silly excited about my wonderful friend Erica’s wedding, which is coming up in July (in Italy!) so I’ve begun looking for a dress for the occasion. My first searching point? Anthropologie. They always have the most beautiful, romantic clothing, and I always end up wearing everything that I buy there over and over. Here are the three that I like best so far…

The Demask Dress is elegant and classy, and I love the somewhat shiny buttery yellow, which seems like the perfect summertime color.

The Courtenay Dress is made of a light, sheer cotton that looks to me like it embodies everything Erica has described Castiglioncello to be — romantic, beachy, and beautiful.

I am also crazy about the Intermission Dress, which I fell in love with back in the fall (before it went on sale); although, it seems as though they don’t have any sizes left, so I might be out of luck.

I love any excuse to buy a beautiful new dress, but I especially love one where I get to see my friends all dolled up — and one getting married! I’ll let you know if I ever decide on which one to wear…

Simply put, Anne Hathaway rocks. Not only is she absolutely gorgeous, she’s also incredibly smart, all about women’s rights, talented, and totally fashion savvy. Her usual simple black dresses always work, but at the recent screening of Becoming Jane in East Hampton, Hathaway donned this summery sheer white frock, which I absolutely adore.

In celebration of Anne, and while it’s still warm enough to wear these floaty white dresses (who says no white after labor day?), here are three to see:

White Willow Dress ($188) at Anthropologie

Meredith Dress ($39 from $135) at J.Crew

Eyelet Tube Dress ($29) at Forever21