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Even though it's late October, it's still pretty warm here in San Francisco, although that seems to be the case across the rest of the U.S. too. I really want to wear my cozy sweaters and newer fall items, but I keep telling myself that hopefully the longer I wait to wear them now, the less tired of them I'll be next spring. That said, we have been getting an occasional cool day here and there—or experiencing a pretty dramatic temperature drop at night—so I have been breaking out the cashmere here and there. I'd like for it to be actual fall sooner rather than later, but until then, here's what I'm wearing in the in-between-seasons weather. 

Confession: I sometimes forget what a great store Anthropologie is. They have a little something for everyone: boho printed dresses, unique but affordable jewelry, indie beauty brands, and housewares that look like you found them in a French antiques market. The prices indicate a certain level of quality but aren't too out of reach; the fashion feels current but not trendy; the size ranges are generally very inclusive; and overall, it has that lifestyle vibe that so many other retailers aspire to but often struggle to get right. Often when I'm looking for something specific and can't seem to find it anywhere—the right shoe, a printed curtain panel, a statement earring—I end up finding it at Anthropologie. So when they reached out to me about a partnership, I of course jumped at the chance to work with them. Anthropologie sent me the dress and accessories I'm wearing gratis, however they didn't ask me to write a review and the following opinions are 100% my own. Read on for my honest review of the Anthropologie Somerset velvet dress. 

You all really loved my post on Khaite belt dupes earlier this year, so I'm back with another Khaite dupe. It's a really good (and affordable!) one for the Khaite Scarlet cardigan. Katie Holmes first made this style popular in a now-famous paparazzi shot in which the plush-looking cardigan slipped off her shoulders as she was hailing a taxi, exposing a matching cashmere bra. If you can believe it, that photo was taken five years ago, but the sweater has been so popular that Khaite has brought it back every year since. I feel like I've also been looking for a good dupe since then as well. Good news: I've found one. Even better news: it's under $75. Now are you ready for your mind to really be blown? My cardigan is from Gap!

Some seasons there's a trend you can't seem to escape, and for fall, it's suede. It's everywhere this year—especially accessories—and to be honest, I have mixed feelings about it. Suede is notoriously hard to keep clean—dirt tends to get stuck in the nap and getting it out requires a thorough, frequent brushing. Lighter colors especially get schmutzy quickly; there's a reason you never see white suede. That said, there's something rich and textural about suede that lends itself to fall. Traditional autumnal colors like chestnut brown—and all the shades of brown that are also incredibly popular at the moment—really look good in suede. And if properly cared for over time, it can develop a gorgeous patina. I wouldn't recommend going for something you plan to use every day, but if you're strategic about it, suede can be a really luxe addition to your wardrobe. Here's how I'm wearing it.