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Who What Wear for Target summer into fall look

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Pictured: Hat: c/o Who What Wear X Target / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabanna Dolce Rosa / Necklaces: bar necklace, y-necklace / Jacket: c/o Who What Wear X Target / Handbag: Chloe / Dress: c/o Who What Wear X Target (sold out, similar here) / Ring: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Canotier / Shoes: Soludos

August is all about transitioning from the warm summer months, into warm fall days. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, fall can be just as warm as July and August; if not warmer! So putting together outfits which keep you cool, plus reflect the upcoming fall trends, can sometimes be a challenge. This is why I love Who What Wear’s current collection. It reflects what is hot for fall, yet is made from cool fabrics, making it perfect to wear now, and well into the autumn season. Love that!

Can we talk about this military green jacket? It is so comfortable! Plus, military green jackets are a hot fall item this season, so this jacket is ideal to wear right now and into the autumn season. The fabric is lightweight, the style is flattering, and it is so easy to wear with so many outfits. I love pairing this jacket with dresses and skirts on hot summer days. I also look forward to pairing it with jeans and pants on fall days. It will look so cute with boots and flares!

I am having so much fun wearing this hat. It is great for blocking the sun, and the brim isn’t too wide, so I can see where I am going. I adore the two tone styling of the hat. It looks so chic!

The Who What Wear capsule collection for Target has so many great options to wear now, and into early fall. I definitely want to add more pieces to my wardrobe right now! You can view all my favorite pieces from the collection below. What are your favorite pieces?

Favorites from the Who What Wear for Target collection:

Outfit pieces:

Lightweight bomber jacket for summer into fall

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Tee: Halogen (old, similar here) / Necklaces: short, y-necklace / Bomber jacket: c/o SheIn / Skirt: Nic + Zoe (wearing petite, also comes in regular) / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Ring: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Canotier / Shoes: Valentino

Bomber jackets are the “bomb” right now. 😉 I have a light pink bomber jacket, which you can see here, that I am in love with. It is medium warmth; not too heavy, but not lightweight. In the summer, I usually need a lightweight jacket to combat the morning fog; and also to help transition into the fall season.

Denim jackets tend to fit the bill when a lightweight jacket is in order. But, sometimes a denim jacket is a bit too obvious. So when I spotted this lightweight bomber jacket by SheIn, I was thrilled! Not only is it priced under $40, it is lightweight; making it easy to wear now, and into the warm fall months. Love that!

This lightweight bomber jacket is such a great alternative to a denim jacket. It can be worn casually, or it can add a little “street cred” to a skirt or dress. It really makes keeping warm on foggy days fun! I am looking forward to pairing it with jeans, and booties, when the fall season rolls around.

What is your favorite way to combat the fog?

Say Gear-Ar-Delly!

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Pictured: Hat: Eugenia Kim / Earrings: Kendra Scott  / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Necklace: Kendra Scott / Dress: Amour Vert / Jacket: Frame Denim (on sale!) / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Ring: Kendra Scott (new for fall!) / Nail Polish: Chanel Canotier / Shoes: Saint Laurent (also love this pair under $110)

We took the kids to San Diego for a week-long vacation. On our way south, we stopped for brunch in Pismo Beach. You can only imagine how thrilled we were to see a Ghirardelli Chocolate ad painted on the wall of the building we just happened to park next to! How crazy is that!?

I absolutely adore vintage advertisements. I love how they were not just selling a product; they were art. This advertisement was carefully painted, and designed. I wish I knew how old it was!

Pismo Beach was fogged in when we arrived around 10:30am. I felt like I was in San Francisco! Not only was it foggy, but the first thing I saw when I got out of the passenger seat of the car was this Ghirardelli ad! Did we really drive south? It was hard to tell!

I was really glad I had my soft, favorite denim jacket with me to combat the fog. We were at the beach, so I had to keep my sunglasses and hat on despite the fog; it only seemed natural. Beachside, they are a must! This outfit turned out to be perfect for the location, and the weather. Loved it!

Our original plan for brunch in Pismo Beach was to eat at Splash Cafe. Apparently they have world famous clam chowder; and I love clam chowder! Unfortunately when we arrived, the line to get in was extremely long, and wrapped around the building. So we went across the street to a diner named Brad’s Restaurant. We were so glad we did! This diner was deeeeee-licious! We were sat right away, and they had a great kid’s menu. My eggs and hash browns were cooked to perfection, and my hot chocolate was so yummy! Our waitress was extremely nice, attentive, and friendly. The interior was classic diner; and it was very neat and clean. Next time we stop in Pismo Beach, we will definitely go to Brad’s Restaurant! It was really good!

If you are driving south from the Bay Area to Socal, I highly recommend a pit stop in Pismo Beach. It is a nice break from the car to go beachside, and Brad’s Restaurant is a great place to recharge! Of course, if you are a chocoholic like me, look for the Ghirardelli Chocolate vintage painted advertisement. It can be found on Pomeroy Avenue, one block south of highway 1, on the south side of the building. This is also a good place to park when heading downtown since it is less crowded and only a short one to two block walk to everything; just keep in mind it is three hour parking. If you are planning a longer pit stop, look for one of the parking lots.

Our final road trip destination was San Diego. Stay tuned for a few posts about our Socal adventure!

Thanks for stopping by

XOXO

Cathy

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