lovely linkage

• Agathe over at stylebytes is currently running a fall roundup. If you want a quick overview of trends for this fall, or just some ideas of how to make your look a little fresher, check it out.
• Similarly, Elle is showing the a to z of fall fashion.
• Dress a Day has posted another installment in the secret lives of dresses. These are lovely, well-written, and make you wonder about what stories your closet could tell.
• Finally, Budget Diva has found these reallyreally cute shoes. They have ankle ties! And they're patent! Unfortunately, they don't come in my size. But don't let that stop you.