Caped and Suited for Leaf Crunching

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>> Obviously I wasn't just going to don a pair of desert boots and leaf crunch wearing the birthday suit… the boots needs some serious outfitting to take on the activity that is leaf crunching.  Given that autumn is my favourite season, I'm dutybound to do the season justice by going with cliched codes of autumnal attire such as mixed plaid, jaunty scarves and gloves that don't necessarily keep the hands warm but are there for aesthetic value.  I'll happily go with those cliched codes especially to accomodate this Harris Tweed cape that was a collaboration with Beyond the Valley (hopefully some New Yorkers got to see BYT in action as part of the LES/Newburgh Quarter 'Wish You Were Here' boutique swapping programme…).  Initially I was going to go for a Sherlock Holmes-dedicated outfit given that Guy Ritchie's flick is coming out this year… alas, I was lacking some proper tweed trousers, the right hat and a pipe to really make the ensemble truly shine.  Instead, I've resorted to ol' fashioned autumnal check mixing to make this cape the perfect leaf-crunching partner in crime…

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(Vintage red and white checked shirt, vintage pale blue and cream checked wrap skirt, Universal Works special edition scarf – stolen from Steve, Natascha Stolle for ASOS leather gloves, Tabio knee high ribbed socks, Liberty print Clarks desert boots, Harris Tweed x Beyond the Valley cape)

68 comments

  1. I totally love this. This cape is amazing, and I am a massive cape fan.
    Also I wondered what the Clarks were like on as I had my eye on this pair, they look lovely!
    xx

  9. Love your coat!
    And those shoes are super cute.
    Haha you are looking good 🙂
    (as always of course!)
    xx

  10. Oh my god… the colours and clashing of prints is just so perfect I could marry you in this outfit (sorry, Style Salvage Steve).

  12. i really love the way you mix prints and colors–it’s the perfect combo without looking like you just threw whatever together–aka–hot mess. LOVE it though. this outfit is amazing.

  13. I love it. This really is the ultimate Autumnal outfit. The bursts of red are so cheerful.

  15. i really love this outfit on you! i love the deep reds and grays, it all looks lovely, and the fitting of the coat really looks good on you!
    x

  16. susie, this might be my favorite outfit of yours EVER. your hair looks divine up in a high bun. this cape is to die for.
    amazing!! xx

  18. Love this! The cape looks very vintage, the plaids make me want to go play outside! The liberty print is an inspiring contrast – It all comes together quite nicely!

  21. This is a masterclass in mixing patterns and autumnal colours.
    I think this is one of my favourite outfits you have shared on your blog!
    Michael

  24. so autumnal and fresh…a delightful look! it’s all checks and plaids, and then *bang!* the shoes! how cute are they?!
    ahhh, to be leaf-crunching….a favorite childhood activity. wish i could do that again, but no fallen leaves around here- unless we get a hurricane or storm.
    anyway, i really do like this outfit.
    xo

  26. aw damn, ive been after a cape like that forever. is it still available?

  32. Jasmine: Yup, it’s still in store at Beyond the Valley…
    Thanks everyone…seems like ppl are feeling all autumnal….!

  36. I gotta admit, I usually look at your outfits and love them, but not to wear myself. This ensemble however I would definitely be able to throw together myself. Good look.

  38. I can’t even believe how good you look.. Love the layers and the patterns here, but even more the volumes.
    And the hair! Hot:)

  45. ohh, why’d I check out the Clarks website? I’ve always loved desert boots, and now they have them in tweed. shoot.

  47. SUSIE ! This is absolutely positively truly ruly my most favourite thing I have seen you wear on your blog yet. fantabulous !
    J’adore!
    x

  48. Susie – fabulous, you’re a star. I’ll drag my ill arse over there on Monday. x

  50. Fabulous outfit. I love the cape! Not usually a huge fan of capes in general but I love the way this one belts at the waist.

  51. er, you have amazing clothes and brilliant style… OBVIOUS OBSERVATION OVER, and this outfit is perfecto! the cape is the most fantastic cape i have ever seen!
    I’ll buy it for a tenner… (gotta love my poor student status)
    http://magdaleneloves.blogspot.com

  53. LOVE the Autumn feel to these photos!
    I really would like to get my hands on this cape, I checked BtV’s website but it isn’t on there, so guessing I shall have to call and ask about it. How much was it if you don’t mind me asking?

  54. beautiful and funny. I really like how you managed to mix and reinterpret the classical drapery fabrics typical of English menswear tailoring, using bright colors, new volumes and fun accessories. A little Paul Smith, a little Jean Paul Gaultier: genius!

  60. THis is one of my favourite outfits I’ve seen you wear!!! Although all are great

  61. Well played, Susie Bubble, well played. I don’t know how you manage to mix all those colors, textures and patterns together and still make it a look. But it looks great.

  63. Hey Susie, I’ve been a long time reader and this is one of my favorite posts! You look really great. How’d you get your hair like that?

  64. that’s a really well put together outfit. the cape has a perfect cut. that makes 2 sites having me think about capes again. i LOVE fall!

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