Pre-Fall Fashion Favorite: Milly

Back in February when I was planning this new blog, I made a list of posts that I would write. I had some pre-fall collections jangling in my mind, but late winter/early spring didn't seem the right time for them and so those items stayed on the list. Until now. Now that we're actually approaching, fall and, um, pre-fall (as I will now start calling the months of August and September) it seems like as good a time as any to take a look at one of my favorite pre-fall collections (even though I've already started in on my fall favorites. Whatever.).

One collection that's stuck in my mind all this time is Milly. Now, in my mind, designer Michelle Smith can do little wrong. I'm always in love with her collections that are full of bright colors and patterns paired with feminine silhouettes. Her pre-fall collection is just up my alley. My favorite part? The ladylike leather pieces. I've never been big on leather (unless it was a gorgeous pair of boots) because I'm just not cool enough (I'm super uncool). But with my favorite shapes redone in leather, I finally think I can wear it. I'll definitely be taking some inspiration from this collection as I start to make fall purchases.

Images via NY Mag