Is it Fall Yet?

I have the whole apartment to myself today!!! Boyfriend is in Chicago doing an in-person fantasy football draft (I know.) so I'm enjoying spending the day doing all the things he hates - watching trash t.v., making the apartment into a make-shift yoga studio with indie music and candles, making a healthy vegetarian dinner (acorn squash - YUM) and online window shopping. This is my fall lust list. MAYBE if I'm very good I can buy a couple things on it. Can you tell I have an obsession with neutrals in fall? Yes. I do consider olive a neutral. Links below! 

Shopping Detox: UGLY stuff.

Every once in a while, when my urge to shop it at its most painful, I look at really ugly stuff online. Somehow, the sight of outrageously expensive items that make me want to vomit helps calm my shopping needs. I mean look at this stuff. Its HIDEOUS. 

Wedge sneakers are grotesque. That is all there is to say. Both of the above are Marc Jacobs and will run you about $530.00. I'm not linking to these products because I won't be responsible for anyone actually buying them. 

Those plaid pants? A steal at $284.00. You can make your crotch look fat for under $300! 

Stella McCartney designs ugly clothes in general IMO. Those $100.00 legging short things are a pretty good example. 

Every now and then I'm glad I'm not so ridiculously rich and out of touch that money has melted my mind into thinking the above things are anything but costume attire. Wanna shop? Try my method of looking at expensive uglies. It helps. 

Sight for a Steal: Warby Parker

I haven't had vision insurance in years. Since I can't see a foot in front of my face without my contacts, this is not the best possible situation. However, I've found that I can get by with a Costco eye exam and 1-800 Contacts (look! You with your special eyes!).  However, glasses are a different story. They are expensive, especially if you don't want to walk around in cheap horrible frames. Luckily the folks at Warby Parker can help with that! $95 for frames and lenses, and oh what frames! I have the Finn, and I love them. Click on any of the photo links below to check out my favorites, or shop them all at Warby Parker. 

p.s. a link to geek-chic beauty on pinterest! 

Shopping Detox: Fall Essentials

Part of saving money is recognizing the basics you need for any season. If you have the basics, you can dress them up a zillion different ways. If something isn't a basic you might want to question how much cash you shell out for it compared to how much wear you'll get out of it. Here are my fall basics (links to products below the list). 

1. A great pair of skinny jeans. I love the zip detail on this madewell pair. These are slightly pricey - but  great quality and less expensive than citizens, sevens, or joe's. Also, anytime you shop at madewell remember your student id (no matter how long its been expired...2008 what?), you'll get 15 percent off! 

2. A comfy cognac bootie. Can be worn with blacks, brown, or other neutrals. The only pair of boots you'll need all fall. 

3. A black blazer. Mix it up with dresses, skirts, and denim. 

4. A delicate everyday necklace. This dogeared one is so elegant and simple. 

5. Basic t-shirt. You'll wear it under everything. 

6. Silk shirt. On sale now.