Why Not...

...wrap yourself up in soft, sumptuous shearling?

Typeface Maps

How fantastic are these typeface maps by Axismaps (via Fast Co Design)? I love how they include the different neighborhoods, which is especially helpful in Chicago, where all of the neighborhoods blend in and overlap. They're hand-drawn, too, which makes the detail in them that much more incredible. So far, only Chicago and Boston are available, but New York City, San Francisco, and Washington DC are on the way. Of COURSE it doesn't matter that I only go to San Francisco once every few years.

Pops of Color

I love how bright hues sneak their way in amidst the dark neutrals of autumn and look so good doing it. I can't decide which is better — those elbow patches or the deconstructed coat. Even with these cheeky details, the lipstick red and emerald green steal the show and allow a transition into fall without losing any of summer's boldness.

Photo cred to Stockholm Street Style.

Why Not...

...spend the weekend in an elegant slip, sipping espresso and unwrapping delicate sea salt caramels, and hanging memories on a wall? As for myself, I wandered through the farmers' market and found myself some fresh raspberry jam, as well as a block of tomato and basil Monterey Jack cheese. Hopefully, I'll find the chance to go to this exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, but in the event that it rains, I'll just kick it around Evanston in my new navy Hunter rainboots. Hope your weekend is as dreamy as my own!

Photo cred to Listal, Ditte Isager, and brianwferry (via And Flowers Pick Themselves)

Fashion Week Favorite: Karen Walker

I am 100% obsessed with the spring/summer 2011 looks from Karen Walker. Her prints are just so whimsical and sweet, and they pair well with the cheerful colors she chose to use in this collection. Forget sweater — weather  It kind of makes me want to skip over autumn and winter and just zoom into spring.

Camel fever has crossed from soft coats over to buttery leather bags. The shape of this bag is so perfect — I think I'm in love.

Silk + Corduroy

I have this fatal attraction to light, airy tops that are perfect for summer, but love them too much to limit them to one or two seasons. A new and original way to incorporate them into fall? Add a sturdy jacket and corduroys to the mix. Cords lend an edge to the innocence of a silk blouse and act as a convenient transition piece to warmer, more substantial autumn looks. I'm a sucker for these cinnamon cords from J. Crew, which complement pastels of nearly every shade.

On top, I'm feeling the soft pinks that manage to retain a light, sheer look while standing up to unconventional neutrals, such as the cinnamon (pictured above) as well as navy and dark grey. Although this particular Aqua blouse would look fantastic paired with simple jeans, corduroys elevate it. The difference between the textures lends a cheeky twist to a staple and allows me to wear my favorite tops well into November.