Itching for Fall

The weather around these parts (Teaneck, that is) has been nice and cool (and by that I mean mid to upper 70s), which has me itching for Fall and Winter. Stores already have placed sweaters and winter skirts out, and that means tis the season: Get ready, here comes the changing leaves and cool weather that allows those of us of the modestly dressed variety to blend in more comfortably (not that we need to, but I'm just saying).

Inspired by the weather, I reached to the back of my closet for my long Brown Corduroy skirt, and it's a little big on me, which is always a nice feeling when you go for the winter clothes, right? Topped it with a tissue tee and a sweater I picked up recently, and you have this little number, which screams of the blacks, grays, and browns of Fall and Winter.

Sigh. Here's hoping Fall arrives soon! Worse comes to worse, I'll just head back out to the Poconos, where Fall started a few weeks ago (I need to take pictures!). Here's a touch of detail on the sweater, which, might I add, is a perfect changing-season sweater because it's a halfsies sweater -- short sleeves, cropped top, and fairly lightweight. It makes the transition smooth!

The outfit broken down:

Tichel/Scarf ~ CoverYourHair.com ($6?)
Ankle-length, Brown Corduroy Skirt (Land's End, last year, $25.00, on sale)
Target Tissue Tee Undershirt ($10.00, I think)
Cropped Gray Sweater (Conway, $10 ... yes, $10)

Oh, and this photo? Taken with my brand new Canon Powershot SX20 IS. LOVE IT. Thanks Tuvia, you're a real mensch.

We Pardon the Interruption of Regularly Scheduled ...

Every now and again, I like to take a few seconds to give mini "shout outs" or free-of-charge mentions for people who are trying to get their blogs, businesses, or promotions going. This space is reserved for them!

This month, PopJudaica.com will be donating 20 percent of the purchase of special merchandise to Sharsheret, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by young Jewish women with breast cancer. After all, it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and if the football stars (in their jocky goodness) can manage to wear pink armbands and athletic gloves, you can bring yourself to make a purchase and help out an outstanding cause! But even if you don't choose to buy something from PopJudaica, be sure to head over to Sharsheret and give an independent donation for the cause (or to ANY breast cancer organization!).

One of my good friends (the best of the best, I say) recently started his own online business and I demand that you visit his website! The digs? SweaterDump.com. We all have sweater love (except for Tuvia, who doesn't even own a sweater), and it's the perfect time of year to start stocking up on the comfy pull-overs. Of course, I'm hoping that someone throws a Bad Sweater Party, because those are the best, and I know SweaterDump would have something perfect for the fete. The pickins may be small right now, but you KNOW they'll pick up. So get your sweaters while they're hot!

That's all for now. So go surf the web, and do something good!