Das Boot

Wearing: Helmut Lang Jacket | Vintage Dress - Similar | Urban Outfitters Beanie | Steve Madden Booties

Das boot, this boot, the boot. You remember, it started with the infamous Balenciaga buckle boot which we were all like "this is amazing but not worth over 1k." And as usual, brand after brand followed with their own versions and renditions of this burly bad-ass ankle boot. None of them caught my eye and I really didn't think the style seemed fitting. But, I happen to love this pair from Steve Madden (even with the chunk in the bottom half of the boot) - it still has a slimming width making it okay by me. So this is me taking a break from pointy toe heels and tapping into my East Village dweller self.

INDULGE: Graphic Sweatshirts

Givenchy Sweatshirt | | 3.1 Phillip Lim KA-POW Sweater | Markus Lupfer Eyes Sweater | Markus Lupfer Wow Sweater | Mr. Gugu & Miss Go Kaboom Sweater | Markus Lupfer Eyes Sweater

Tis the season of childish hoodies and animalistic knits. After returning from Stockholm, I gave this old and new trend a lot of thought - and I concur. Judging by the popularity of the Givenchy Rottweiler which has appeared on all of our favorites in fashion from editors to bloggers, it seems safe to say the once considered cheesy look is back in business. Balenciaga debuted this trend in their Fall 2012 RTW show with the Star Treck-inspired pullovers, like so:

Pair one of these bad boys with a leather skirt/pants, some trash-denim jeans, and some killer heels to complete the look. So ladies and gents, consider the graphic sweatshirt my new fall staple (and yours too).