Already Thinking of Cold Weather

I don't know why, maybe it's because some designers have already released fall collections.  I have suddenly gotten obsessed with getting a new wool coat.  I kind of don't think it will happen this year... especially since I got a new down jacket last year.  

Anyway, I have been wanting a bright color coat for a while but perhaps a neutral makes more sense. 
Here are a few I've been loving lately.

This one really might be the most perfect coat for me.  Unfortunately, I can't find it in my size.  Black/White/Gray herringbone... I just can't get over it.

I also really like this plaid one, although I have never before considered plaid. 

Can you tell I love me some charcoal gray?  And a belted waist? 

And here is this year's color choice....  Although I still remember last year's with fondness.  Oh how I love it...

I'm really not sure I could pull off this kind of pink... in this large quantity.  This color might be a bit more flattering on me than my color-love last year.  Pink-y purple would bring out the pink in my skin, rather than the blue, which a teal one might emphasize. 

Thinking of the Future, Again

Seriously?  I found my outfit for my future baby shower.  For when I am pregnant in the future.  Which isn't right now. . .

I am actually tempted to buy it right now and save it for. . . someday. 

Shoes 101

I've been thinking about shoes lately.  Shoes I have, shoes I should have, etc.  I know it is sensible to have a good shoe wardrobe.  I used to think I should just get by with one or two pairs that are versatile and comfortable.  My husband has like three or four pairs of shoes.  A brown pair and a black pair for everyday, cordovan dress shoes, and black dress shoes.  Oh, and road biking shoes.  I used to think I should be like that and struggled for months and months, with several different purchases and returns trying to find a perfect casual pair for everything.

I have since realized that that is just not possible.  So, I've come up with a shoe wardrobe.  I am trying not to waste any more money on shoes that aren't comfortable even if they are a good deal.  And I'm also trying to be simple.  I took an informal poll of my friends to find out if my (approx) 12 pairs of shoes that I currently own is unusual or excessive.  It seems everyone had at least as many as I had, with 15-18 being pretty common.

Here's my ideal, basic shoe wardrobe.

This suits my lifestyle right now.  Maybe I don't need all those boots... hmmm.  I do live in a place that gets quite a bit of snow in the winter.  But other than that I have pretty justifiable choices.  Basic, yet sexy black pumps, versatile and comfortable flats, a sexy summer sandal, a flat sandal, and sneakers because I can't rule out camping, exercising, and amusement parks from my lifestyle.