Falling For You

Mid-July marks a frustrating period on the sartorial calendar: I'll overheat if I wear anything more than a filmy dress, yet I'm daydreaming about fall's lush textures. I don't want to jump the gun, but J.Crew's fall 2010 look book has me itching for artful layers of sequins, wool, leather, and piles of baubles - oh my! It hasn't taken long to compile an autumnal wish list:

(pictured clockwise, starting from upper left)

Vanessa Bruno Athe, Turtleneck, $68
See by Chloe, Sequin Tulle Top, $250
Labour of Love, Leather and Suede Gloves, $134
Michael Kors, Chronograph Watch, $250
Steve Madden, Carnee Clogs, $129.95
McQ, Checked Wool-Blend Skirt, $148
Erickson Beamon, Dune Swarovski Crystal Earrings, $390
Newport News, Deco Pin, $15
Ann Taylor, Pearl Stud Skinny Belt, $38*
Banana Republic, Bonfire Ring, $39.50

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