Soft, cozy, warm are the pieces gracing our racks. It was bound to happen sooner or later. We just can’t help it. It is getting cooler. It is getting darker early. And the kids are back in school. OK, we blinked and then the Summer was a memory. As I write, it’s still beautiful outside and the perfect temperature in the 70’s.

These are the days I will remember the most. I wish we could take photos with our eyes and keep them forever. If we could do that, I would be snapping away! There are so many wonderful things about Seattle that I will always love. The Fall, the green trees, the gardens, the blue skies and the people that have made my life so happy. These are the things I will focus on. I live in Capitol Hill now, so some days it’s very hard to get out from under the dark clouds. Seattle is so different than it use to be. I have lived here on and off since the age of 14, and you know now, that I am 65…….so……I will stop here. There is no point on me being a Debbie Downer when there is so much amazing, things about Fall in Seattle!

Which leads me to think about the Fall trends this year. I love seeing the change in fashion that people in Seattle are spotted wearing. We are lucky we don’t have extreme cold, so lots of our Fall pieces can transition into winter. Here’s 9 of this years Fall trends:

1. ALL-RED EVERYTHING - Ask any designer and you’ll get the same answer: The color of Fall 2023 is red.

2. SWEATER WEATHER - Not sure if anyone has ever realized this before, but fall is a stellar time to throw on a sweater.

3. WORKING GIRL - Even if you don’t have an office job, you might find yourself dressing like you do before long. The mood this fall is workplace staples with a twist.

4. OFF-THE-SHOULDER - Slinky, sexy, and surprisingly versatile, off-the-shoulder silhouettes are poised to make a grand comeback this season.

5. PEPLUM, REDEFINED - While the word peplum might trigger cringy flashbacks to a decade ago, the silhouette is undeniably back in fashion.

6. NAVY ON BLACK - If age-old styling adages are to be believed, navy and black should never touch—and yet some of fall’s most arresting shows mixed the two colors to great effect. Keep in mind - you can break the rules!

7. NORMCORE 2.0 - You really can never go wrong with a perfect T-shirt, button-down, blazer, or pair of trousers—which is probably why so many brands showed some combination of these staples.

8. ART PRINTS - Collector-worthy prints made an appearance on plenty of runways this season. Clearly, fashion has art on the brain this season—so lean into it with these printed picks.

9. GOTHIC ROMANCE - The nights are getting longer—time to get in touch with your witchy side. All black, velvet and lace for starters.

It was said in all the fashion articles I read, that this seasons runways were dominated by Red. I know most Seattleites run at the site of Red. We tend to wear grey, beige, black and muted colors. I say this season, please, please try some Red. The hue is bold and beguiling, handily commanding a room or a social feed. If you are in need of commanding a room or a household, you might try a little Red. Just saying!

What’s new at Meadow Boutique this week?

DREAMERS are in. Short and Long. Great colors and this is just the beginning. These area hot commodity we get in all season long, right into Winter. DOUBLE ZERO and LES AMIS with sweatshirts and tops you will love. There’s some new denim in town and a Meadow favorite, VERVET and then there’s SNEAK PEEK denim in with a very flattering flare. BLU PEPPER and HYFVE. PETRA 153 pants are a baggy pant and stylish. Have a look below and see how these pieces will fit into your wardrobe. Shelley and I have plenty of ideas of how to make them work!

I have kept you long enough reading this blog. Grab another cup of coffee or tea. Get dressed, take a walk on this lovely morning. Our days are limited to having good weather and morning light. Stop by Meadow Boutique and say hello! Pick up some Fall fashion at Meadow while you are at it! We want you to have everything you need for Fall. We have so much merchandise in the store and coming in, there’s something for you, I am sure!

And on a positive note, there is a dumpster outside our old building. What does that mean, you ask? I think it can only mean something good is on the way to happening for our old space! Shelley and I are crossing our fingers. Shelley has such amazing plans for the space once she returns. It will be Meadow, but Meadow on steroids! LOL! Shelley is the Queen of design, so you can imagine what she has up her sleeves. I wish I was going to be here for the great unveiling. I guess I will need to get on this mailing list, right? Count me in. xoxoxox

"If you love something, wear it all the time... Find things that suit you. That's how you look extraordinary." – Vivienne Westwood

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