People say this about kids' clothing a lot. But this time I mean it.
Witness: the blouse I just picked up for my daughter (which I think is actually a dress, but I like it paired with these teeny jeans and a grey head wrap)…
Hmmmm.
I don't even know what this outfit is, but despite the fact that it's kind of a mess…I like it. I put it on because I was unpacking and it was twenty thousand degrees and humid and I needed to wear as little as possible but am so sick of denim shorts that I could scream, and only then did I realize that it's sort of…great. In a confusing way.
It's almost Fashion Week!
I'm keeping my trips into the city to a minimum at the moment, but still: this time of year is busy in StyleLand. And also a time when I would prefer to at least appear as though I've put in a tiny bit of effort - meaning switching out my t-shirts and sweatpants for things like heels, and clothing that has most definitely been washed recently, and maybe even some dramatic makeup.
And so it's also a time when everything that can be streamlined should be. My skincare routine, for example? There's no time right now for labor-intensive procedures or multiple products - let's just get it done, get the makeup off, and get into bed.
Now, please.
Looking back over my posts this summer...
Man, I've been such a mushball.
All you need is love and family and et cetera et cetera. But honestly: that's how it's felt, like we've been existing in this little just-us bubble, and it's exactly what we needed after a year of being separated more often than we've been together. I know the summer has to end - and it is ending, in just two days - and that's OK; it's definitely time to get home and back to reality…but I'll miss it. I want to take a piece of it with me.
Ten perfect pieces to help you slide smoothly from summer into fall - each of which looks just as great right this moment as it will in a couple of months.
1. Distressed Black Jeans. Wear them now with barely-there heeled sandals and a sleeveless tank; wear them later with…well, everything. These are a must-own for fall.
2. Shirtdress. A chambray shirtdress looks adorable in the summer with flat sandals, and is a great layering piece once the temperatures drop (try it with chunky tights, riding boots and a knit vest).
3. Boyfriend Cardigan. The ultimate summer-to-fall must-have…especially if you can find one in an unusual shape, like this great knit style from J.Crew.
