Fall Must Have - Riding Boots

| 1. Tory Burch Simone Boots - Bloomingdale's | 2. Paisley Boots - ShoeMint | 3. Chinese Laundry Riley Over-the-Knee - Nordstrom | 4. Sesto Meucci - Zappos | 5. Meadowside Meander Boot - ModCloth | 6. Black Boot - Zara | 

I feel like I say this every year, but every fall, the first thing I think about purchasing is a good pair of riding boots.  I actually skipped out on a new pair last year, so maybe this year will be m year.  I prefer brown, but I did add a couple of black options.  I'm not ready for fall - after last winter and the impending winter, I think we deserve a long summer.  But alas, if it's going to get here, I might as well take it in style.

Pip & Kate Update III - Special Down Under Edition

Instead of breaking down the past month for the Middletons, I'm just going to document the fabulous outfits that Kate wore while in New Zealand & Australia.  While I loved all of the outfits she wore, there were a handful that I decided must be recreated in my own closet.  See for yourself:

[Blue Emilia Wickstead Dress]

Kate rocks pleats better than any grown woman I know.

[Red Catherine Walker Coat Dress]

I'm seriously amazed that she can carry baby George, in heels, down stairs of an airplane.  Totally casual.

[Gray Alexander McQueen Coat Dress]

Kate just took Easter Best to a whole new level.

[White Lela Rose Peplum Dress]

Mouth has dropped.  SO FREAKING PERFECT.

[Pale Pink Alexander McQueen Peplum Dress]

She also does peplum extremely well.

[Green Catherine Walker Coat Dress]

To a normal person, this would make them look like Kermit the Frog... but not Kate, of course.

[Printed Diane Von Furstenberg Wrap Dress]

I've wanted one of these for a while, and between this dress and watching American Hustle last night, I think I'm sold on the DVF wrap dress.

[Gray & White Plaid Hobbs Dress]

I think she's adorable, however, Wills looks like a middle aged man next to her youthful figure.

[Blue & White Floral LK Bennett Dress]

I read an article that predicted this dress would show up in Kate's wardrobe.  And not only did it, but it did the same time Mindy Kaling wore it on her show.  Mindy Lahiri would be so proud.

[White Zimmerman Eyelet Dress]

This was another dress that made me ga-ga.  I think it needs to be mine immediately.  

[Yellow Roksanda Illincic Dress]

I love yellow because it puts people in a good mood constantly - this fits that perfectly.

[Beige Roksanda Illincic Dress]

This is such a flattering cut, but the color left more to be desired.

[Blue Tweed Rebecca Taylor Suit]

Kate knows how to make a power suit less... scary?  (Maybe it's the fun bracelet a child made for her.  Awww.)

[Blue Zara Blazer]

Aside from the cute blazer, how awesome is this picture?  Now this is a couple I could spend some time with.

[Red Luisa Spagnioli Peplum Dress]

Okay, I'm getting a little tired of her always looking flawless.  I mean, c'mon now.  This is just too much.

[Printed Tory Burch Dress]

It only took a couple of years for Kate to discover Tory.  I knew it'd be a match made in heaven.  Also, who wears this to a playdate.  Seriously.  Like raise the bar a little higher, why don'tchya?

[Gray Michael Kors Jacket]

Must add more jackets to my wardrobe.

[Green Erdem Coat]

The best thing about this?  The future King of England holding the umbrella for his lady.

[Black Jenny Packham Dress]

I'm obsessed with Jenny Packham (a name virtually unknown until Kate arrived, proving we are soulmates) and this is a homerun out of the park in my eyes (but again, love Jenny a tad much).

[Cream Jonathan Saunders Sweater]

I look like this when I go to the rugby pitch.  Most definitely.

[Pale Yellow Eyelet Dress - Designer Unknown]

Rumor has it that Kate designed this dress.  I guess if her current job doesn't work out, she has a fallback, eh?

[Pale Blue Alexander McQueen Coat]

No words necessary.

Spring Wish List

[1: Mint Sandals - ModCloth; 2: Tory Burch Wallet - ShopBop; 3: Cherokee Jean Jacket - Target; 4: Coral Romper - LuLu's; 5: Tory Burch Lace Shorts - Cusp; 6: Pearl Ribbon Necklace - J.Crew; 7: Rose Gold Infinity Rings - Gorjana; 8: Black Bikini - Anthropologie; 9: Blue Chair - One Kings Lane; 10: Teal Maxi Dress - Mango; Black & White Striped Mini Skirt - H&M; BKR Water Bottle - The Trend Boutique]

I'm so ready for some Spring shopping!  I already started with picking up the jean jacket at Target (I'm a bigger fan of the kid's one than the woman's... is that bad?) and I think the next item on my list is that black bikini from Anthro.  I don't love myself in a bathing suit (ok, who does?) so I like finding flirty and girly pieces that don't look like you'd find them at a bodybuilding contest.  I've had my eye on a top exactly like this, thank you Miranda Kerr picture on Pinterest, and think it's time to pounce.  Plus, I can always save money and buy black bottoms at Old Navy or Target.

What is on your spring wish list?  Pastels?  Maxi Dresses?  Lace Shorts?