List # 17--Eight More of Sherlie Moriarty's Fave Fashion Finds for Fall (F^4 for short!)

It's been about a year, and I have even more fashion finds for fall!  I'm making this a tradition.

As someone who considers "I would steal the Crown Jewels for you," to be a romantic phrase and The Prince by Machiavelli to be the one of the best beach reads ever, it's only appropriate that this edition of F^4 includes a good amount of deep, royal red and gray, for those times in life when it really isn't black or white.  Also, purple. 

Let's get started:

1. Short-sleeved gray dress--Gray goes with nearly everything.  It's a nice base for any glittering jewelry, hats, or other accessories.  It's also very calm and neutral.  It isn't as mysterious and dramatic as black, nor is it as bright and overly pale as white.
2. Plaid scarf--I was on an adventure recently, which was quite exciting.  It involved London rooftops, a sprawling palace (or two), and Swiss waterfalls.  But I digress.  On the journey, I managed to pick up three plaid scarves--red, blue, and black.  They go perfectly with a trench coat, sweater, or really any sort of cozy cold-weather wear.
3. Stretchy underlayers--In the fall, when it's not super cold but a bit chilly, I can get away with wearing a sporty long-sleeved shirt in a neutral color like gray or black.  Perfect for blending into the background or climbing a skyscraper relatively unnoticed.  I may have mentioned these last year, but they're worth a repeat.
4. Fashionable shoes--During the spring and summer I wear outdoorsy walking shoes, and during the winter I wear snow boots.  Practicality is normally my goal.  But in the fall, when I'm not outside very often and there isn't snow (well, there generally isn't snow...) I like something a little cuter, at a time when I won't mess them up.
5. Colorful/patterned tights--If I'm going to be wearing a simple dress in gray or black, I like to add some excitement.  Burgundy, red, blue, and even a wallpaper pattern have always worked well.
6. Long red dress--I like full body coverage from time to time, so long sleeves plus a long skirt are perfect.  It also has a bit of a medieval princess aesthetic.
7. Purple knit hat--If I'm going to wear a hat, which I rarely do, because I hate hats, I'm okay with a purple one.  I also have one that looks like a chicken, but that's another story.
8. Lanyards--If you want to look official, wear a lanyard.  I have a ton of cute ones from conferences and conventions I've been to.