1. A menswear-inspired button-up:
This is called the "Easy Shirt" with good reason. Boy by Band of Outsiders, $302.00 at La Garçonne.
A decent alternative for $24.50 at Old Navy. For this kind of thing, though, try thrift stores; places like Goodwill and Salvation Army have tons of nicely worn-in men's shirts or not-too-fitted women's shirts for under $10.
2. Leather (or leather-like) pants:
A.L.C. for $795 at (once again) La Garconne. These are lovely, but I think it's too much to lay out for an item that probably won't have many seasons' staying power.
These are the ones I have! 34.50 GBP from Only Jeans, they're 100% synthetic and way cooler than the standard latex leggings - if I may say so myself.
3. Medium wash jeans:
Acne Jeans, $349 at Oak NYC (www.oaknyc.com).
Old Navy's jeans are always too short for me, but at $25 I could afford to shorten my legs.
4. Bitchin' outerwear (this is the technical term):
Harmon funnel neck parka, $486 at Oak NYC.
You know something? Cheap outerwear is depressing. Anything I can find online, anyway. I'll probably get something at Zara in a couple weeks, and will report back then.
5. Silk t-shirt:
Clu silk t-shirt for $212 from La Garçonne.
$48, BDG at Urban Outfitters. I was really hoping to find something in a nude silk, but this is such a steal that I think I'll be getting it - probably in white.
6. A circle scarf:
DKNY lambswool circle scarf for $75 at Net-à-Porter.
American Apparel's $51 sheer version isn't drastically cheaper - but it is pretty cool. I have the opaque black version, and have worn it as a multi-circled scarf, a shawl and a sort of "capelet." It's pretty sweet.
7. After I went through my long necklace phase, I went through a lengthy no-necklace phase. Now I think I'd like a shorter one for AW09 that really makes a statement:
This Delfina Delletrez one certainly fits the bill - she is a genius. $975 at Opening Ceremony.
Bearing in mind that things from Urban Outfitters tend to fall apart, for $38 this necklace is a pretty great deal.
8. A short, lace-up boot:
I'd actually almost consider these Bottega Veneta boots a worthy investment at $890 via Net-à-Porter. "Almost" because I'm too cheap to imagine spending that much on anything (that isn't Rick Owens).
Or for a more androgynous take, these are $117 from Oak NYC's a.ok section. Sick.
9. A practical, unassuming leather bag:
Martin Margiela's mens bag would be perfect for me this fall - but at $985 (via Aloha Rag) that is so not going to happen.
A surprisingly nice offering from the Gap for $158 (in brown or gray). Sadly, I'm looking for black.
10. A lingerie-esque slip dress to layer in all kinds of ways:
Kiki de Montparnasse's chiffon slip is very extravagantly priced at $395. But it's also extravagantly luxe, so....
This Organic Bias slip from La Garçonne is only a steal comparatively speaking at $120. However, it is quite lovely, and has the advantage of being a little more PG than the KDM slip. If you consider that an advantage.
This post was quite an endeavour for me! I should probably split it up and post it in installments but I would definitely forget.
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