Yes it has been some time since my last posting. Without going into a whole mess of details, the holidays, family obligations, and illness have kept me off the blogosphere, but things are starting to settle down, so I'll be back to regular posting from now on. Now, for business--Pre Fall 2013 Collections!!!! Here is what I'm responding to. Band of Outsiders This is the next step (in my opinion) on the whole matching pattern trends from the Fall. I love how the top and pants reverse each other. It's a fresh take on the matchy matchy dressing. Belstaff I love the tough, yet feminine vibe of this outfit. Leather is definitely a fabric I need to incorporate into more of my looks. For me the cut and shape of the skirt keeps it from being too bikerish. Pringle of Scotland I'm responding to the mixed hem lengths in this look. Layering three different hems works here and it's an idea to...