The first few instagram and pinterest images are coming in from NYFW, and from what I've seen so far definitely it's been the Kate Spade show that is getting more attention from me.  I really can't tell if I love it or hate it.  The plaid pieces are beautiful.  The oddly placed fur accents and fox obsession are kind of 1990 living room huntscene gone mad.  Can't tell if I hate it or somehow want to own most of it.  Even the cooky horseback riding inspired helmet hat with oversized pom-pom.  You know you'd wear it too.

This plaid trench is absolutely lovely with black leather gloves.  But the fox-eared fur hat reminds me of the knitted toboggans of cartoon characters that you'd buy for your pre-schooler.  via

A fuzzy fur purse anyone? via

Ok, you may disagree but I think this hat is just great!  I would wear that right now (in the black pom pom version at least)!  via

This looks like Fendi Fur Monster made love with the owl from the original Clash of the Titans, I don't see how that exact thought didn't go through the mind of whoever designer this, and yet they said to themeself, "just what we need!" after having that thought. via

Will instantly begin looking for some sort of cheaper knock off of these. via

This bag and those shoes: yes. via

And then crazy happens again.  Really maybe a fur stole with sequin eyes would be easier to pull off if you weren't wearing a sequined plaid shift dress? via

Close-up please. via

Maybe this looks a little crazy too, but I love this outfit from head to foot.  Do have to admit if I'm wearing a fur hat I would want to wear socks at least.  But I think these wider leg ankle length pants are great for any other time of year! via

Ok this is probably the most boring look from the whole show, but you know this is the one that will sell.  That coat is just perfect, and the sequined loafers are quite charming too. Yes, it's hard to make a navy turtleneck and a grandmother length plaid skirt look cool, but who cares because the coat! via

Sometimes you are just in a mood when you go shopping, and it is hard not to be in a "fall" state of mind with the bombardment of people wearing scarves on Pinterest and the instagram shots of Pumpkin Spice Lattes dancing across your screen.  When I opened my bags from my most recent shopping excursion, fall has sunk its hooks in deep.  And I don't mind one bit.

Thanks to Lucy's recent post about Oxford shoes, I decided the pair I was eyeing at Target needed to come home with me after all.  By the way, they are incredibly comfortable.  Yes, I have worn them to work already.  They also come in a darker brown color if you are on the market.

There is a Charming Charlie store that opened up right next to my local Target, so I made the mistake of walking across the parking lot to check it out.  I say mistake because I bought another scarf, which makes me an official scarf hoarder.  Luckily, I don't mind wearing scarves almost every day of the week from October to March, so it should get a good home in the rotation.  And navy and tan plaid? Just too classic to leave it behind.

I took this photo from Lucy's pinterest account.  I will blame some of my scarf purchases on being friends with her because she is always posting (and wearing) the best scarves!! via

While there, I made another impulse decision to buy a silver equestrian inspired bracelet.  Most of my jewelry is gold now, so I decided that silver needed to make a bit of a comeback for fall.  The big problem is that this bracelet has a magnetic clasp, which seems convenient, but I lost it the first time I wore it.  Luckily someone found it and we were able to reunite, but my next project is to buy an extra latch to secure this better.  Do NOT buy magnetic jewelry.  It is always a mistake, even if it reminds you of your love for horses.