V's Super-Duper Full-Out Fantasy Fall Wardrobe Wish List

I can't help but feel resentful for the poor excuse for a summer we New Englanders received this year. First, it was unseasonably cold and rainy, then it was unbearably humid, and then ... it was September. But! The current economic mood seems to have brought out the edginess in designers' creations this season, with so many covetable items just waiting to drain our checking accounts. Here, my top five picks for Fall '09, budget notwithstanding, of course:

1. Over-the-knee boots. In my 28 years of life, I have never been more infatuated with an article of footwear more than I am with a tall lace-up boot. Good quality ones are somewhat difficult to find, and most are difficult to afford, but in my experience with lace-up boots, the quality tends to remain consistent with the price. With that said, I MUST HAVE THESE. I don't even care that they're from Juicy Couture, a brand I have accused of being tacky and overpriced. All I can think about is how cool they'd look peeking out from a knee-length military-style winter-white wool coat. Juicy Couture Honey Over-the-Knee Boots, $500

2. Jumpsuit. We've been over this debate before, but I think I've decided a chic jumpsuit is in my future. Especially if it's one that's as versatile as the one pictured - it does double duty as a jumpsuit and a pair of harem pants. Wouldn't it look fantastic with lots of funky gold costume jewelry? T-Bags Jumpsuit/Pants, $207.00

3. Ankle boots. Not content to let this trend pass me by, I have found a solution that suits both my tastes and the flexibility of my ankles. I'm also petitoning to make a national holiday of the day they invented metallic leather shoes. There will be no turkey or forced family togetherness, but footwear is non-negotiable. Nine West Jezebelle Ankle Bootie, $86.90

4. Leather hobo bag. Okay, so this is cheating a little, because I just bought this exact bag last night in a fit of eBay frenzy (it was an offer I couldn't refuse, essentially). It's supposed to develop its own patina after some time passes, giving it a vintage appearance. Isn't life too short to carry a boring bag? Well, that's how I'm justifying my purchase, anyway. Lucky Brand Leather Stash Bag, $122.40

5. Retro hat. This is officially the coolest hat I've ever laid eyes on. I've actually been fortunate enough to try it on; it's the creation of Boston-based milliner Marie Galvin, whose studio is located on Harrison Avenue in SoWa. Galvin-ized Headwear Style #220, $(probably more than I can afford)

Now, here's the deal, if the fashion gods are listening: if I can have each one of these five items for Fall, then I promise to stop belly-aching about the weather for the remainder of 2009. Okay?