Though the weather is deliciously mild this week, I'm sure a cold blast is right around the corner, so I'm looking at scarves. These Jil Sander Astrakhan scarves in Black and Silver are so decadent and tempting. What a fabulous way to glam up a basic winter coat. $845 USD.

Available at Barneys NY here.

The much anticipated Jil Sander and Uniqlo collaboration will be in store October 1st. I can't wait to see how her design aesthetic has evolved since departing her eponymous label after she sold it to Prada Group. Jil Sander, the brand, is now designed by Raf Simons, the talented Belgian designer and is no longer owned by Prada. I am sure that "+J" is undoubtedly being used because Jil Sander no longer has the right to use her name.

From the website images, her razor sharp, modern tailoring is obviously evident. Her commitment to Luxury, Purity, Quality and Basics is even in the text. I can't wait to see everything.

Link here.

Fall is approaching and I want a new pair of black boots. I want something that will look gentlemanly enough for my blazers and long coats, yet tough enough to wear with my new Lewis Leathers Perfecto. If I can't find the right pair, I'm sure there is something in my closet that will suffice, but where's the fun in that?

The Prada boots ooze elegance and probably are the least trendy. Nice, but are they special?

The Buttero style seem the most practical and are priced reasonably, but seem to lack some sort of glamour, or is it just the "fashion label" that is missing?

The Wolverine 1000 Mile boots have just arrived at Leffot and they are gorgeous. But, they have a "working man" aesthetic that I am not totally sure I can pull off. The 1000 mile boots are inspired by a 125 year old style by the time honored American company and are being reintroduced this Fall 2009. You know I love a story.

The Jil Sander model may be a bit too severe. These will have to be tried on. Will skinny jeans even fit over those?

Alexander McQueen might be perfect or may just look too much like combat boots.

Another trip to Barneys NY and Leffot is in order.

Any votes?