Carven Fall/Winter 2011

Hurricane Irene finally broke the excruciating humidity in NY allowing me to squeeze in some last-ditch summery activities like a tennis match. Up until now I've been kicking myself because I hadn't picked up a racket all summer. Yet somehow I'm still managing to think about the season ahead. Perhaps it's because I'm flying to London tomorrow where the weather will no doubt be drearier. I'm obsessed with all things Carven for fall. Net-a-porter stocks some of their best pieces, as does Dover Street Market in London. Check out their website www.carven.fr and swoon.

Vince Leather Trim Sweater Coat

All this gloomy Hurricane Irene action in NY has me pining for fall (Tomorrow I'll be back wanting to drag out the last few days of summer, promise). But in the meantime I started lusting over this simple, leather-trim, sweater coat from Vince. It reminds me of a piece I invested in from Ina a few years ago that I still adore. But with my Ina number I have to wear a belt whereas the Vince piece has a convenient single button closure. It's also made of wool, alpaca, cashmere and 25% yak. That's right, yak.