September's Top Three

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I went back and read my top three post from August where I talked about how fall was right around the corner. And 1 month later, I have to say I am still waiting for under 90 degree days (we've had a few). Can I just have a couple more so I can actually wear some of my jackets and sweaters? They are hanging sadly in my closet just wishing to come out.

This month I decided to do #noshopseptember to even out some of the damage I did during the month of August (check back tomorrow for my thoughts on shopping bans). I am pushing forward into #noshopoctober because frankly, the weather is still too warm for me to justify a new coat or pair of over-the-knee boots. I'm creating a wishlist in my head though; a perfectly planned, perfectly budgeted for wish list when I finally allow myself the pleasure of a trip to the mall again. I'm looking forward to it.

MFW S/S 14 Favorites

3 down, 1 to go. I've been loving scouring through the spring/summer 2014 collections on WWD.com, and wanted to share my favorites from Milan.

Throughout New York, London, and Milan, I've seen tons of see-through stripe looks. I am falling more and more for this trend each time I see it! I love these white looks from Genny, Krizia, and Antonio Marras.

I'm loving the metallic gold accents on these cream looks by Genny, Dsquared2, and Blugirl.

Unlike London where I fell in love with the pastels, in Milan, I fell for the bright blues, reds, and oranges on the runway. [Blue] Alberta Ferretti, Fay, Max Mara [Red] Fendi, Genny, Luisa Beccaria [Orange] Alberta Ferretti, Max Mara, Les Copains.

And how can I ignore all the gorgeous print-mixed looks! [Top row] Giorgio Armani, Stella Jean, Etro [Bottom row] Giorgio Armani, Missoni, Stella Jean.

Last but not least are my favorites gowns, by Luisa Beccario, Krizia, and Roberto Cavalli.

What has been your favorite fashion week so far? New York, London, or Milan?

NYFW S/S 14 Favorites

The 2014 Spring New York Fashion Week was the first I have ever followed closely. I absolutely loved catching up on the collections on Women's Wear Daily, and I even managed to catch some of the shows live online! I compiled some of my favorite looks here.

I love all white looks, especially when composed of separates. These from Koonhor, Ruffian, and Tory Burch didn't disappoint.

Continuing with the white theme, white outerwear was prevalent on the runway. How fabulous is this white trench from Desigual? I also love the cutouts on this Elie Tahari jacket, and the windowpane print of this one from Sally LaPointe.

I fell in love with the concept of a printed trench coat after seeing these by DVF, Nicole Miller, and Desigual.

I mix prints frequently in my own outfits, so I was very happy to see this trend on the runway. This Nicole Miller dress may have been my absolute FAVORITE of fashion week. I also loved these looks from Peter Som and Christian Siriano.

I love the idea of a shorts suit, and these from Christian Siriano, Marissa Webb, and Alice & Olivia are to die for!

Now, on to the dresses. My favorite knee length dresses were these from Carmen Marc Valvo, Dennis Basso, and Pamella Rolland.

As for the gowns,what I wouldn't give to wear one of these beauties! These are by [top row] Carmen Marc Valvo, Zac Posen, Tadashi Shoji, [bottom row] Tadashi Shoji, Badgley Mischka, and Naeem Khan.

Did you follow New York Fashion week? Do you have a favorite designer/collection/look? Let me know in the comments!