The largest sign that my life is in shambles?

I missed last nights’ Gossip Girl. I missed it not because I had a prior engagement or an important meeting (who am I kidding, nothing could be more important than that standing date with the CW every Monday), but because I am currently so bombarded with deadlines and must-dos that I couldn’t even take an hour to turn on the TV. Sad, sad, sad.

Maybe I could have found an hour if I hadn’t spent the past week “multitasking” my way through homework, writing assignments, and… style week coverage. Although I haven’t had a chance to discover any budding designers or exciting new collections (thanksgiving break, perhaps?), my old favorites definitely have not disappointed.

Trovata: pushed-sleeve blazers, cuffed chinos, gingam

Shipley & Halmos: little skirts with grandpa sweaters, whimsical cocktail dresses

Karen Walker: ankle pants, “spectator” Keds, boy blazers

Boy by Band of Outsiders: elongated blazers with mini dresses, sassy buttondowns

Jenni Kayne: antique denim with gold sequins, vintage brown belts

Clearly there has been no shortage of wonderful menswear-inspired collections for women, but the menswear collections themselves have been even more divine. Trovata, Shipley & Halmos, Band of Outsiders… sometimes I wish I had a boyfriend, but only to dress him.

Speaking of menswear, I might have missed GG but all is not lost, because I get to take off and see Vampire Weekend (i.e. purveyors of preppy Trovata-eque threads) in concert tomorrow! After missing them in such a heartbreaking way over the summer, it will be truly monumental to finally catch them live. Pictures are promised!

-tf

Tags: denim, designer, skirt, teen