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Red Dress

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Red Pants

PS1 Bag

When I worked for Calvin Klein Collection I happily drank the company juice. That beverage translated into a wardrobe consisting of black, grey, white and navy. Beige is to Calvin what snow is to the eskimos...they have hundreds of words for it. So now that my current employers (Gregory, Violet and Eleanor) are a bit less stringent I find myself longing for some seriously colorful kool aid. I want red and I want to wear it head to toe!

J.Crew minnie pant

Proenza Schouler bag

Picture obtained from Style.com

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Blanket Coats

Whatever season we are in I find myself longing for the opposite equinox. I am also an outerwear junky. So, every August I sit in the AC daydreaming about a thick winter coat.  Proenza Schouler’s Fall 2012 collection got me thinking about Pendleton  - the Classic American purveyor of Native American inspired blankets, clothing, etc. I was able to find a great vintage Pendleton blanket coat on Ebay this week.  Now I can check #10 off the list and wait for the temperatures to drop!!

Proenza Schouler Fall 2011

Pendleton Blanket

My Pendleton Jacket from Ebay

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11. POLKA DOTS

Soooo, if your not interested in taking the A&D Fall Fashion Challenge to shop locally, there are of course a world of Polka dot options online. Here are a few of my favorites....click each image for more details.

12. THE BEST DOWN COAT

In winter you can’t walk a block in my old Brooklyn hood without seeing a girl bundled in Brooklyn Industries’ Fjord Coat and for good reason. It is the most flattering puffer and oh yeah ... it’s super warm!! Brooklyn Industries just released new colors. I wish I could justify a new one but the one I got two years ago is still in great shape. I’ve checked this winter staple off my list but it should definitely be on yours!! Click the images below to purchase. PS...this week Brooklyn Industries has a special offer on the Fjord...click to enjoy the discount....

13. Plaid Shirt and Pants

The Missoni for Target collaboration has brought the idea of mixing patterns to the mainstream. If you want to take the trend just another step forward, mix up some plaid! This look has the perfect amount of edge without being to serious! Click the images below for more product information.

courtesy of the glamourai.com

procured from Marie Claire magazine

courtesy of style.com

14. Parka

Click for the the discount....

“The strategic power of an almost-uniform like piece is to power the feminine in pieces that are not utilitarian at all.”- Jenna Lyons

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15. Superga Classic

I’m always on the lookout for a shoe that let’s me chase the babies in style! Is anyone else bored with ballet flats? The classic superga fits the bill and gets Ms. Chung’s stamp of approval! Click the sneaker to purchase!

Alexa Chung