The 2nd Article

Accessorizing for the Fall

I have always been partial to the seaon of Fall.

The changing, vibrant colours of the leaves. Being able to sleep at night with the moon and the stars out, ending the unconvincing arguments with a toddler about going to bed when the sun is “still awake”.  Rediscovering the pleasure of a warm duvet to cuddle with and not having to retreat into the basement for those uncomfortable hot nights.

And let’s not forget about the fashion. Goodbye swimsuit and flip flops and Hello scarves, gloves, boots and jackets. I was born to layer.

I once was privildged to overhear a conversation between two seniors at a Value Village in Halifax. Yes, I am a proud thrifter. One was explaining to the other what she had heard about a latest fashion trend “You can put this shirt with this sweater. It is called layering.” I think I even verbalized an affectionate “Awww” and a tiny silent clapping as I witnessed this an aisle over.

Every September Vogue puts out their fashion Bible in magazine form. Wear this, buy that. This year it’s anything from boots to fuzy shoes, bold printed tights to sylish loafers, skinny scarves to turtleneck dickies, pleated skirts and grey suits.

Sounds confusing and perhaps exhausting at best.

I was working in an office a few years back when one of the clients commented on my cool “bracelet”.

“I have noticed a lot of you young gals wearing those lately” remarked the lady who had gracefully aged out of her girlhood. I didn’t know how to respond without offending the nice woman so like many, I smiled and nodded at her observation.

I had a brown Goodie hair elastic wrapped singlely around my wrist. I guess with most busy moms it’s a trend that isn’t going away any time soon.