greens and beiges for fall? groundbreaking!

A Jean Paul Gaultier bag charm, more Damson Madder, and an examination of Fall 2024 color predictions

Happy Friday, friends!! This feels like the first ~normal~ newsletter I’ve done in a hot sec. Feels good to be back :)

FYI, I am hoping to get the last thing I need today and post a lil Instagram giveaway over the weekend to say a huge THANK YOU for all the support :) So watch this space 👀👀

(Also, in devastating news, I am selling this incredible, now-sold-out shell chain ring because it’s too small for the place I wanted to put it in my stack – I would recommend for someone who wants a ring size 5 or smaller. Bought for $30 and accepting all offers because I really want her to be worn and go to a good home!!! Details on my IG story or just DM me :)

Now onto the good stuff!

Get Thrifty

1. WeWoreWhat Vegan Green Leather Shacket, Size S from Vestiaire, $33

Guys, I think it’s finally time to look at light jackets and I am SO EXCITED. And this lil green number is yet another scenario where I need someone else to buy this before I convince myself I need another shacket lol

2. Jean Paul Gaultier Silver Bag Charm from Vestiaire, $54

Is $54 a lot for a bag charm??? Maybe (probably) but for Jean Paul Gaultier as we head into peak bag charm fall season??? This just feels so right.

3. Coach Hampton Mini Shopper Tote Bag from Curtsy, $35

Ok, this Coach mini tote is not only giving me very early fall vibes… it’s also giving SERIOUS Damson Madder energy for me (for a MUCH lower price!!).

4. Damson Madder Women's Green Two-Piece Set, Size S/XS from Depop, $40

And speaking of Damson Madder for fall… at $40, this adorable green set is a STEAL! Usually, if you order right from the site, you have to pay for shipping to the US (or anywhere that’s not the UK) – and not having to do that is already a wild bargain!

B.N.W.T.

1. High Waisted Wide Leg Waffle Work Pants from Halara, $30

Ok, I caved and bought the TikTok-viral waffle work pants from Halara a little while ago… and I just went back and bought two more colors lol. They are EXCELLENT for literally every occasion and so comfy and lightweight.

2. Spectate Leopard Top from Lioness, $59

I have this “jersey” in plain brown, and I am honestly so mad I didn’t see this one lol. I will say (as I am currently wearing mine) it is an actual jersey material, so sweat-wicking and very comfy, and I may need to scoop this one up too…

3. Hunter V-Neck Sweater from Rumored, $88

If we’re talking about fall basics, PLEASE do not sleep on this piece from Rumored like this sweater (and honestly this whole outfit)!! They are also having a huge sale right now 😮

4. Margaux Tweed Blazer from Dynamite, $90

Combining two of my current obsessions – Dynamite clothes and a good cropped blazer – with this one!

Spotlight ✨

I don’t know about y’all but I am CRAVING fall so bad right now, which always happens to me in mid-August. Like every time we hit this stretch of the year, I start buying Pillsbury Halloween cookie merch because I just want to eat them so bad again (like do I need this candle???).

But I digress! This week, I wanted to talk about the fall color/style predictions we’re getting – beyond the obvious, hopefully – and also ask what kind of context and links you guys want for fall!

First, on colors, Marie Claire is telling us to be on the lookout for:

• Literally every shade of green

• Ballet slipper pink (for fall, this surprised me but I think I like it!)

• Sky blue

• Corporate grey

• Mulled wine red and purple (a classic)

• Toasted sesame beige

Overall, I feel like more pastels than usual? But I like it, and I’m excited to bust out all the cherry reds I bought last spring again too!

On trends, here’s what I’ve been seeing:

• Loafers are allll the way back (if they were ever gone)

• English countryside vibes (think J. Crew, Barbour, etc)

• Lots of boho belts and boots – welcome back, mid-2010s

• New England preppy ofc

• Butter yellow but paired with fall colors!

I’ll add in: as a longtime both dark academia and light academia stan, fall feels like my time to shine lol and these styles truly never don’t work when those leaves start turning.

But more importantly, I want to hear what you guys want for this upcoming season! Throwing some options below – and a comment box because I would LOVE any and all ideas for you!

If you like multiple ideas, drop the numbers here AND and thoughts/ideas you want to see :)

Look at this Graph

If you’re like me and cannot stop saying “very demure, very mindful,” we are not alone! Starting last week, the whole country has started Googling the word (and presumably the trend). All cred to the original TikTok creator, Jools Lebron!!!

And on our most recent reader poll (which was a WHILE ago now lol), we were split dead even between loving brat green and being ready for it to be done!! Tea!!

For this week:

Other Corners of the Internet

• I will never, ever scroll past a TikTok recommending high-quality bags for not insane prices lol

• This creator has some super smart advice for Tiffany & Co if they want to survive amongst us youths!

• Is the statement necklace coming back?? The ATSC Instagram followers say no, but Who What Wear is saying yes???

• Um, yes, I think I absolutely do need a bedazzled Dolly Parton lipstick, thank you!

• I’m really feeling “rough-cut” gemstone earrings like these gorge ones… is anyone else?

• The top-clicked links last week were the magical Uniqlo Merino wool washable sweater, the quilted totes (same y’all), and this pink Damson Madder dress which someone snapped up!

That’s all for now! I’m SUPER excited about next week’s edition, and I can’t wait to see you then :)