Speaking of Red ...
The photo of the burgundy colored bag (at the end of my last post) represents only the tip of the iceberg that is my lust for Oxblood.
No, not the blood of oxen, but the warmer-than-wine red that we have
not seen around much in the last few years. I've missed it a lot,
and trend watchers claim that it's all over the place for Fall 2012.
Particularly in leather. This incredibly beautiful boot by Stuart
Weitzman are way beyond my budget, but they're the inspiration for
what I'm seeking. (And because I'm not seeing much in this color
yet, I'm thinking of dyeing a pair of tan boots the precise color
that I want ... more on that later.)
This deep, blood red is not the only
version I've seen and re-fallen for. Cooler wine colors, garnet and
ruby tones are beautiful as well. Way back in a sweater drawer, I've
found a couple of classic, deep-red sweaters and tees that I had
forgotten I owned. Check and double-check. If I hadn't been taking
stock, I might have missed them.
I will never own this cape by Jason Wu, but I can
dream. I can also remember it when its much less pricey relative appears. And isn't this a tasteful way for grown women to wear leather or coated jeans?
Duffey's Shoe Repair
And apropos of the delicious fall task
of shopping your closet, don't forget to pull out last winter's boots
and shoes to see what you need. For me, part of that task was noting
the sad shape of some of my boot heels. And that means a trip to the
cobbler or boot maker or shoe repair. Did you know we have a good
one in Fort Smith? Duffey's Shoe Repair at 2311 Rogers Avenue
(479-782-6274) is quick, friendly, knowledgeable and they do a very
good job for a very reasonable price. If there ever was a year to
spruce up last year's more costly items, this is the year.
I'm personally happy to report that my
black, brown and tan boots from recent years will work just fine, and
it will be nice to take my old boots out for a walk again!
Fall is a time to renew old friendships
with those classics from last year, and all this stock-taking will
help you bring home new (or new-to-you) pieces that will play well
with those tried-and-true buddies.
Now that the closet is roomy, you know
what you have to start with and where you want to add, let the
shopping begin!
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