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As retailers begin to stock new fall apparel in richer autumnal hues, I'm starting to compile my wish list. (I admit that it's challenging to buy fall items on a hot summer day. Thick sweaters and faux fur coats are simply not appealing when you're perspiring.) Along with the Teddy Girl/1960s and Mod punk trends, I'm also warming up to the eccentric ladylike theme. Think pencil skirts with thigh-high slits, polka dots (thanks, Stella), bow blouses, mixed prints, Peter Pan collars, and animal motifs. My must-have shoe of the season? Creepers, of course. Although I haven't bought any yet, there are a few Jeffrey Campbell styles that look promising. I'm also on the hunt for an adorable sweater with an animal motif. The face of a puppy, sheep, or bunny, perhaps? So what are you looking forward to buying and wearing for fall?