Fall is finally in the air here in DC.  I couldn’t be more pleased…and I’ve already started with a new mantra for the upcoming season:

More BLACK, More Structure, More height (shoes).  LESS bullshit (in my wardrobe and in general).  I’d like to thank GAGA and the Monster Ball.

Some items I’ve collected to get the kick-start:

JC Hathaway Wedge from BonaDrag:

MAC black liquid eyes and Amplified Lips in Impassioned:

The Walkmen in a public library:

New Slave bracelet via New Mex via my sis:

and some new INK:

Something about Fall…maybe b/c it’s the witching season…I love it the bestest.

Oh and how could I forget, I just got my Sophomore Issue of Chelsea in the mail.  Chelsea is the sweetest.  She included a handwritten Thank you and some pretty rad handmade buttons.  Support her efforts now!  I’m really into the small publication of beautifully done magazines these days.   In my eyes it’s an inexpensive way to grow an art collection…

The firs issue sits beautifully amongst the rest of my cherished zines.  Get yours ASAP Here.

Limited Edition “Packet of Sunshine” Memo Books, 3-Pack

This is the latest special edition Field Notes 3-pack from their “COLORS” series, featuring three bright yellow memo books packaged in a kraft paper envelope that is designed to evoke vintage seed packets. Each set also includes a small bag of “Crackerjack” American Marigold seeds with planting instructions.

I know that it’s true
It’s gonna be a good year
Out of the darkness
And into the fire
I’ll tell you I love you
And my hearts in the strangest place
That’s how it started
And that’s how it ends

I just stumbled across this book by Washington Post contributor Anna Jane Grossman:

Obsolete: An Encyclopedia of Once-Common Things Passing Us By.

The book promises to remind us of lost treasures like mixed tapes, the boom box, letter writing, typewriters, (to my horror Porn magazines) : )  …and even books.

Keep the book alive at the very least and add this one to your list.  would be a great stocking stuffer or white elephant gift.

Bio from Amazon:

Anna Jane Grossman is a New York–based freelance writer specializing in lifestyle and arts and entertainment features. Her work has appeared in dozens of publications, including the New York Times, Salon.com, the Washington Post, CNN.com, the Associated Press, Elle, New York Magazine, Marie Claire, and Fortune.