Pre-Fall Post Right Before Real Fall. Right.

marni pre fall via style.com

It's pretty much fall now in Vancouver --- it was beyond breezy and border-lining chilly today.

I had meant to talk about Marni's PF collection on CHOR, seriously, I was going to. But then I got all caught up on my love for the Oscar de la Renta PF collection and spent a lot of time thinking about that splendid jacket.

Things change though. And changed they did. The Marni PF collection is tugging at my heart strings. Tim Blanks called this collection "the [one with] hard edges [that] had all the charm." I couldn't agree more. Some pieces were silly (e.g., mittens that looked like they came straight from the kitchen... well, if you had leather oven mitts) but most pieces were charming beyond a doubt. And it wasn't all whimsy either. Who can say no to a camel/tan coat, come fall? It's one of those classics that refuses to be forgotten.

Oh. Fall wasn't in February?

dries van noten via style.com

Some people get excited about The September issue; some people get excited about the fall/winter season in February/March. I'm the latter (mostly because I don't read Vogue) mostly because I already saw the collections on the Internet. I remember the initial disappointment I felt when I saw the Karen Walker show --- but I have to focus on the good, right? Yeah.

It has been a few good months since I last thought about fall/winter collections but now it's practically autumn. So, here I am... thinking about the good things.

I never really paid attention to Dries Van Noten and it wasn't until this past year that I slowly notice a secret crush emerging. Now, it's a full blown love. Simple things can be so good. So, so good. And over-sized accessories just makes it all the better. Slouchy grandma pants (you know, the ones with the elastic waist but looks like trousers? What? Doesn't everyone's grandma have those pants...? Maybe it's just my grandma then) are calling my name.

rachel comey via style.com

 Rachel Comey never fails to make my heart skip. There's something very smart about men's wear turned women's wear designers (look below: Scott Sternberg styles) - it's like, frills aren't necessary (floral prints aren't frilly, okay?). There's always a grandma-chic about Comey's collections and I can always appreciate that. Floral-printed silk pants? Yes, please.

band of outsiders via style.com

Dear Scott Sternberg,
Sir. Where have you been all my life? You make me want to wear shades of grey from head to toe. I'm guessing this is just the 1st of many women's wear collection. So, so beautiful and perfect.

xoxo,
Steph