As much as we wish summer lasted forever, there is nothing more exciting than Fall clothing. Sweaters and scarves and sweatshirts and tights and boots, and….coats and shawls….

Some pieces we think should be on your Fall Wishlist…

1. Annie Novotny of Frei Designs brought over her Yak Jacket last week. It’s a luxurious wool/hemp blend and such a beautiful and flattering shape.

2. Toggery has a great bamboo Pashmina this season that is great in royal purple. It can be thrown over a tank now to add some dimension to your look and when it chills down pair with jacket and it will still be a stylish, soft piece to carry around.

3. The Larsen Gray Zipper dress is a must have for Fall. The exposed zipper detail is right on for the season and you can make it a versatile piece in your closet by wearing it open with a t-shirt and leggings too.

4. The Elise Bergman sweater vests are a super cool addition to a wardrobe. Can be worn with a t-shirt or dress for a cool, eclectic look. The vests are all one of a kind so you don’t have to look like every other kid on the block.

5. Layering is a must come Fall and the Skin and Threads leggings, made of merino wool, are the perfect thing to throw under skirts and dresses to stay warm and in style. Great because they keep their shape unlike other jersey legging options.

If you have never been to Pivot before, than there’s no better time than now to begin a fresh fall season and start checking some things off that Fall Wishlist…

Friday, September 5

5 to 9 p.m.

Our 1st Birthday Party!

With Frei Designs Fall 2008 Trunk Show and Olsen Haus Vegan-Friendly Footwear

Help us celebrate our first exciting year as Chicago’s eco-fashion boutique! Chicago designer Annie Novotny of Frei Designs will showcase her fall collection, and for our birthday weekend only, we will have styles available for order from chic new vegan-friendly footwear line Olsen Haus.

Stop by Pivot on Thursday, August 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. for a first look at Chicago designer Lara Miller’s Fall 2008 collection! Lara is one of the leading designers in the eco-fashion movement and we’re so thrilled that she’s also a local favorite. (All of her production is done in Chicago.) The trunk show is the perfect time to come by, meet Lara, get personal styling tips, and see the best selection of her collection.

Receive 10% off any new fall styles from Lara and 25% off any transitional sweaters on the 21st.

Kylie Grater of Kansas-based Early Jewelry will be sending us a special collection of her P.M. line pieces for the 21st. Kylie takes vintage jewelry pieces and repurposes them into interesting new necklaces, earrings and rings.