thirty things i like about fall

#30) Ultimate eye candy: John Galliano glass and enamel necklace

I know, I know...it's April. Hardly the time to be thinking of fall, but in the world of fashion I'm already late. I sort of missed Fall 08 fashion because I had some personal/family things happening and it was the first time I haven't gone to cover the shows in a few years. Lately my mind's been buried in my Spring/Summer 09 designs and so I decided to take a little break this morning and check out all the fall accessories, plus it's always nice as a designer to see where your ideas lie in the overall continuum of fashion. Candy Pratts Price did an amazing job putting together the best of bags, boots, and jewels for fall over at Style.com-- 571 picks altogether(!) Believe it or not, I went through every single one and picked out my favorites. It was impossible to even think about making it a Top 10 list, so I thought it might be fun to leave you with a little weekend eye candy. For better or worse, here are my Top 30 picks for fall:

#29) Marni horn and resin cuff
There's a lot of sea-inspired jewelry for fall--coral, shells, and other maritime motifs, mostly shown in gunky clunky clusters around the neck. Maybe it's me, but having heavy things bunched up around my neck makes me feel claustrophobic. I thought this cuff captures a lot of the essence of the trend in a more wearable form.



#28) Christian Lacroix heart-shaped necklace with stone detail
That said, if you are going to wear something big around your neck, why not wear your heart?



#27) Etername enamel bracelet with sapphire and white gold
This lavender bracelet will compliment all of fall's deep purples.



#26) Delphina Delettrez elephant ring
I love oversized rings and this is the best one I've seen for fall.



#25) Bottega Veneta white gold and diamond bracelet
There's something about this and it's weighty texture that just looks it would feel good on.



#24) Tom Binns sterling silver safety pin
I love everything about this--it's the kind of conceptual novelty piece that's rare--it (like totally) works!



#23) Christian Lacroix satin multi-strap sandal with crystal detail
These are a lady-like take on the multi-strap trend for fall. Pretty!



#22) Manolo Blahnik pony hair ankle boot
Funny, circus colors are around for fall, and who better to do it with than Manolo?



#21) Bruno Frisoni taffeta ruffle sandal
With the right dress this is a great evening shoe!



#20) Michael Kors rhinestone encrusted cameo heel
Blingy, I know. But with a beautiful simple black dress, these could be stunning.



#19) Christian Dior suede pump with crystal detail
These would make you fall for your favorite little black dress all over again.



#18) Donna Karan suede peep-toe pump with crystal studs
I just love these. They would work even with jeans.



#17) Christian Lacroix ankle boot
Spats are big for fall and not my favorite look, but these are subtle spats and the knot gives the boots just the right amount of je ne sais quois.



#16) Lanvin mid-calf patent boot
As it turns out, in the season of "the shoe", my favorite looks are all boots. These three (#16-#14) are amazing in my opinion, each one better than the next!



#15) Valentino boots
These would just make every day boot-wearing so pretty...



#14) Miu Miu leather lace-up boots
Ugh. I just hate it when fashion gets to me like this--I think I might truly suffer if I don't get this pair!



#13) Gucci
On to bags now. Sorry everyone, I know shoes trump bags these days, but I will always be a bag lady at heart. This one just squeaked into the line-up, I've never approved of logo fabric, but it's pretty cute, right?



#12) Emilio Pucci patent leather tote
Another big logo (eek!) but somehow Pucci can get away with it, at least in my book. It feels more happy than your usual fall bag, maybe it's the summery shape combined with bright purple patent and great handles.



#11) Lanvin pantent leather Pise handbag
A great black bag with a little punch.



#10) Renaud Pellegrino leather Uma bag with cabochons
A bag to brighten the dreariest of days!



#9) Chloe leather shoulder bag
Another great day bag.



#8) Missoni patent top-handle bag
This is a super cool take on your grandma's bag.



#7) Marc Jacobs patent clutch
I like it. It's simple and the baby pink will really pop against fall's textures and deep colors.



#6) Lanvin grose grain drape handbag
I can't imagine saying no to this handbag.



#5) Tod's leather diamond lock handbag with patent trim
This is where it gets hard because each one of these could be my #1 choice for best Fall 08 accessory. I'm rating this one #5 only because the colors and utilitarian shape may seem a little boring to you--although it pains me because it's so my cup of tea--a real working bag that's also luxurious.



#4) Mulberry suede Dahlia clutch
Yum!



#3) Mulberry leather Maggie handbag
The color, the leather + patent, and the size--it's altogether fantastic.



#2) Bottega Veneta pleated goatskin shopper
Perfection.



#1) Alexander McQueen Brittania clutch
Who cares that skulls are over? This clutch is insanely fabulous!