Fall Obsession: Seeing Yellow

I am back from the most lovely vacation ever to San Francisco + Big Sur. It was so wonderful to visit my former home after so long, see my brother, and reconnect with old friends in SF, and I'm pretty sure I I left my heart in Big Sur. Pictures to come!

I returned from my NoCal excursion to be greeted by fall in NYC. This weekend abruptly marks the end of the in-betweeny weather and the arrival of true jacket-wearing, leaf-crunching, crisp-smelling fall. Central Park is going to be gorgeous in a couple of weeks, and though I'm being good and saving up for some big ticket purchases, it's all I can do to resist the fall merch arriving in stores. I'm also coming out of my orange phase and really embracing yellow in all forms. From marigold minis to goldenrod sofas and lemon-hued desk lamps, here are some recent discoveries in the key of yellow:

Vintage clip light by earthseawarrior on Etsy. The bright blue cord sets it off perfectly. UPDATE: Sold out :(

earthseawarrior

Love the 60's-futuristic design of the FAVN sofa by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen and it's gorgeously articulated in these hues. If the Jetsons went upscale, this would be their fancy sofa.

The Contemporist

Acne's Rama Lux wool-crepe mini skirt is selling like hotcakes on Net-a-Porter.

On a yellow-related note, while researching a fall foliage destination story for a client, I learned something new: the colors of fall in North America and East Asia are quite different from fall colors in Europe. Europe's leaves only turn yellow, unlike ours, which erupt in a panoply of warm hues, from yellow to burnt orange to fiery crimson. Apparently it has something to do with chlorophyll.


Europe, you're still pretty.

Live Science

Found: Acne Studio's Andromeda is THE Little Black Dress of the Season

LBD's are passé, you say? Well then you obviously haven't met the micro-mini, body-con awesomeness that is the Andromeda, the latest Acne Studio creation. The 90's-inspired textured black number features a sexy ribbon back zip and just screams mischief.  Though my partying days are long behind me, this one makes me want to come out and play.

Don't know how much it costs yet, but I'll be stalking it online. If you can't wait, head down to the studio to check it out for yourself.

Photo: www.openingceremony.us

Check List: Men's Spring Essentials from Acne

Acne's got the perfect breezy shirt to see you through sweaty days and balmy nights. $169 isn't so bad when you consider how much wear you'll get out of this one all season.

Acne Pink Base Check Shirt, available @ Oak.

. . . and the Purple Base Check Shirt, also $169.

Or, if black and white is more your thing, try the Black/White Base Stitched Check Shirt.

Photos: www.oaknyc.com

Acne's Foray Into Furniture

I was saving this for a Sunday Linkage post, but I can't restrain myself any longer.  Acne, the Swedish denim (and now clothing, footwear, and jewelry) label worshipped by all who encounter its divine, hand-treated creations,  recently unveiled a furniture collection that promises to be just as swoonworthy as its beloved blues. According to Corduroy, the limited edition pieces bear all the hallmark features of minimalistic Swedish design, but a play on proportions and interesting upholstery choices (including, of course, their denim) create visual and tactile interest. The collection includes an new take on Carl Malmsten's iconic New Berlin sofa. If a foray into furnishings seems like an odd move, consider that the brand's head designer, Jonny Johansson, was actually a furniture designer prior to getting into the fashion game.

 

  

  

 

Photos:
1) Corduroy
2) Coolhunting
3) Selectism
4) Purple Diary

Sale Find: Mens Sweaters from Acne and Surface to Air

V-neck sweaters from two of my favorite labels, albeit in limited sizes:

Acne Hotel V Pullover in green, $75 (was $199) @ Gargyle. Available in small, large, and XL.

Surface to Air V-neck Sweater in grey, now $75 (was $220) @ Gargyle. Only available in large.

Photo credit: www.gargyle.com