I love all of the fall merchandise coming out! I picked up this skirt and blouse for fall last week, and cannot begin to tell you how much I love them!
The blouse is lightweight, comfortable, and easy to wear. It is a nice, autumn blue, and plays well with both skirts, and casual jeans. Since it is lightweight, it is easy to wear now, and through the warm, fall season. Love that!
This skirt has become an instant go-to in my closet. It can be worn casually with a tee-shirt or denim shirt, or dressed up with a blouse. It looks amazing with heels or flats; making it versatile and easy to wear. Love that too!
August is almost here, and the kids go back to school in two weeks! Where did the summer go? My oldest daughter will begin junior high this year, and her orientation is in roughly ten days! With all the 100 degree weather we have been having, I cannot imagine school starting. It does not seem right!
I remember when I was in school, our first day was always the day after Labor Day. We never started in August! The first time I started school in August was when I was in graduate school. I remember thinking it was so strange to be in school the last week of August.
The strangest thing is knowing my kids start school three weeks before Labor Day! I have two children in public school, and one child with special needs. I homeschool my daughter with special needs, and I keep her on the same academic calendar as my other two children in school. This means I go back to school in two weeks too! I am so not ready! It is so hot outside, I just want to sit on a beach somewhere exotic and take a nap!
With the school year two weeks away, fashion week one month away, and fall on store shelves, I have begun to transition my wardrobe into late-summer mode. This means reaching for pieces in fall-like colors and styles, yet keeping fabrics light for the warm weather.
Fall is always a challenge here in the San Francisco Bay Area since we enjoy late summer weather through the beginning of October. If you are not familiar with this weather pattern, it basically means the city gets less fog, and the rest of the Bay Area suffers through summer temperatures until October.
Are you starting to transition to your late-summer wardrobe? When does fall begin where you live?
Don’t forget! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends on August 2, 2015. This is a great time to pick up some new fall items at sale prices! To see my picks, please click here.
My eleven year old daughter took these pictures. I think she did a pretty good job! #ProudMama
For our big summer trip this year, we decided to take the kids down south to Universal Studios, Disneyland, and Legoland. On our drive down, we stopped at the beautiful Mission Santa Barbara for a little bit of California history. What kid doesn’t need a little summer history lesson?!
When we left the Bay Area, temperatures hovered in the 90’s, so I chose to wear this flowing, breezy skirt with a lightweight, cotton cropped top. It was the perfect ensemble for beating the heat while on the road! The flowing silhouette, and lightweight fabrics, kept me cool all the way from NorCal to SoCal. Love that!
This skirt is really fun to wear too. I have worn it with a high,stacked heel, for a dressier look, as well as with the flats shown above for comfort. The shoes really make a difference; making the skirt fabulous for day into evening this summer! Love that!
My new Chloe flats were perfect for walking around the mission; and they were also comfortable for driving down the coast! I’m addicted to these flats 😉
The Santa Barbara Mission was a great place to stop with the kids on the drive south. Not only did we get to stretch our legs, and get out of the car, the kids learned about a small part of California history! Who says you can’t mix education and fun?!
Thanks for stopping by,
xoxo
Cathy
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Pictured: Sunglasses: Prada / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: Chanel Amarosa / Blouse: Topshop / Skirt: Halogen / Bracelet: Express (old, also love this one) / Nail Polish: Chanel Very Obscur / Handbag: Givenchy / Shoes: Aquazurra
