Pump the Breaks.

How on earth is it already mid-November?!

Just had one of those *moments* where someone asked "what's the date today?" and I almost fell over. November 14th...which is practically the middle of the month (which means my gym membership payment is due tomorrow), which means Thanksgiving is literally next week, which means my grandmother has been done Christmas shopping for weeks...

Pumping. the. breaks.

Enjoy some mid-November links from around the web (while I gather myself):

-Wearing pumpkin spice doesn't have to involve work in the kitchen.

-Seeing green (everyone could use a little more green right?)

-This month's Victoria's Secret fashion show won't include fake lashes...

-Secret platform in NYC.

-So beautiful.

XOXO,

Sassanova

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Oh Hey...

It's November.

Where did the time go?!

Around the www: Your Go-To

Superb advice.

Is a new figure going to be your hottest accessory this fall?

Painting the town pink. See how you can get involved!

When we wear nude heels...we pretend we are her.

What the world has to say about the loss of this man.

Sassanova's favorite Baltimore slice.

What pieces are you excited to dig out of your closet for the fall? For us, it's always cashmere and boots! There is nothing like slipping on your favorite pair of denim (the ones with plenty of stretch), ducking into a soft sweater and pulling on your *perfectly worn in* boots that makes fall mornings that much easier to tackle. The best parts about this clothing combo are the endless ways to accessorize and make the look new each time you strut down the street. Today we are wearing ours with a Theodora and Callum scarf, Marlyn Schiff Hoops, and a studded wrap from Gorjana. Find all of these at your local Sassanova store!

What is your go-to combo, and how do you make it fresh?

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An Open Letter to Fall-

Hey Fall--Thanks for coming on-time this year and bringing 'sweater and boot' weather with you. We are seriously enjoying the merchandise that you inspire; soft tumbled leather boots, cashmere wrap sweaters and delicious silk blouses, and we are glad to call you our favorite time of year. We know things get busy for you; the NBC line-up, October weddings, Halloween, and (yikes!) Black Friday, so we wanted to catch you while you were still low-key and cool. Enjoy your stay in the DC/Baltimore metro area, Sassanova is glad to have you. Feel free to mention to your friend Winter that he should take his time coming through...he has to be tired after sticking around until late April of this year.

Also, Fall? Easy with the rain...Hunter boots aren't that cute.

XOXO,

Sassanova


(Images: The Sartorialist)

New York State of Mind...

Fall is finally here, which means only one thing....

...Time to start preparing for Spring! Excuse our absence-- we have been deep in gorgeous neutrals, whispy prints and bold brights for the last few days at Coterie. We can not wait to share our experience (and amazing finds) right here on Sassette Diaries, stay tuned for a detailed post tomorrow!

XX

Sassanova

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."

-Coco Chanel

Although we are a little down about having officially bid summer adieu...We can't help but get excited about the arrival of fall weather and (more importantly) fall fashion!

Here is our version of the 'grown-up' back-to-school shopping list:
-Animal Prints- Bags, shoes, accessories...one of our favorites is currently on the shelves on Sassanova, Baltimore.
-Tall Boots- Tory Selma Riding Boots (in a boutique exclusive color!) Need. We. Say. More?
-Cozy Sweaters- Gorgeous 100% cashmere wraps?...yes please. The ways to wear this one are endless!
-Tweed Bags- MZ Wallace has us smitten (and unusually excited about switching bags) for their Fall 2011 Draper Tweed collection.
-Leggings- These will change your life.

See? Saying goodbye to summer wasn't so bad!


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