Outfit to Room: Toast Pre-Fall

Gasp! The new Toast catalog recently hit the airwaves and they said the 'F' word! That's right, they're sending out early Fall vibes and I don't know whether I should grab a scarf or run in search of the nearest flip flops. Of course with San Francisco's funny 'summer' weather, I usually get to do both in the same day; so a little pre-Fall Outfit to Room action feels just right!

The sensibility of this season's offerings have a distinct 90's feel to them. Minimalism rules with slim dark pants, layered tunics and flat ankle boots. But the palette feels very 2010; touches of soft pink and hints of subtle sparkle remind us that we survived the millennium with a bounce in our steps!

Florals still bloom strong. They're big, bold and hardy, and have a decidedly more graphic presence than the twee prints of collections past. I don't see myself in a blossom bedecked blouse anytime soon, but I am considering some fun fabric stretched over a canvas frame in the living room.

I swear I had an ensemble just like this in the 7th grade. In fact there's a chance that I wore it several days in a row while on a 'clothing strike'--a failed attempt to get my mother to buy me a pair of $60 Gap jeans by wearing the exact outfit for weeks on end. I wonder if I went on a 'couch strike' whether she'd buy me a velvet settee like the one above...

Memories of bucket hats come flooding back. Sadly, my bucket hat was plaid and it matched my dress, so the effect was not nearly as cool as this orange one. Here's my chance to get it right the second time around. Or maybe I'll just stick with a ponytail and spring for a fab pink chair with neon pillows? Somehow crimes in decor seem less heinous to me than the fashion sins of my youth!

Fashion Images: Toast UK Interiors Images: 1. Skona Hem 2, 5. Marie Claire Maison 3. Blueprint 4. Nuevo Estilo

Comments

[sylvie of silver lining]

as a fellow san franciscan, it is a perk that we get to participate in the fresh fall pieces in the midst of july :) the charming combo of bold blooms, 90's- esque cool and flashes of pop hues makes my fashionable heart sing - autumn, here we come!

[Naomi]

Although I reside a little more south than my fellow Califorinian's in San Francisco, I cannot wait for the cooler weather. If our summer in San Diego (the coldest in 70 years) is an indicator of the weather to come I will be armed and ready. If not I will just go home a few times (NYC) to make my fall fashion debuts! Great post!

[Trina]

I can hardly wait for fall, I am in Canada, and it usually starts mid-september, I can hardly wait! It's the best time of year here.

[Julie]

I am loving that bed and the prints...beautiful collection!

[Bre]

So, if I was searching for dining chairs like the first room image, what would my keywords be?

[Will]

1)Gap story = too funny.

2) Bigger, more graphic floral prints is all good with me.

[Indie.tea]

Since we haven't had any real summer, I have been ready for autumn clothes for a very long time. Those Toast looks area gorgeous, I should check out their website.

[Elisa @ Globetrotting in Heels]

Loving the 90's revival! The rooms are gorgeous, too.

Weather has been decidedly fall-like in Zurich, so I haven't exactly been a stranger to scarves and ankle boots. But I don't feel I have the right to complain, because I got my fair share of sun, heat, sandals and sleeveless dresses while in Spain!

[Malina]

I absolutely love your outfit to room posts. I get so excited when I see that you've done a new one! Thanks!

[Mandy]

Beautifully captured! I love the tunic paired with the skinny pants and flat boots. I love when I find a trendy look that feels decidedly "me" - and then I wear it out to pieces.

[andrea]

i love toast! and i love the post: so many great textures and i love the dark, almost neutral colors with pops of bright orange, magenta, and pink!

by the way, i found this colorboard on the 100layercake blog:

http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/7192

the picture of the notebooks with the "hello" and bird and zebra, is the link to your blog? and if so, where on your blog are these located?! i would love to know who makes them and where i can order them.

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