Ladylike

Top:  Anthropologie (old, similar here), Skirt:  Bebe, Shoes:  J.Crew (similar here for only $35!!!), Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Earrings:  Gift from my grandmother (similar here)

 

 

Pearls + bows + lace + ruffle + low side pony = one seriously feminine ensamble.

 

 

 

Never Forget...

Blazer:  Zara (similar here, LOVE this one), Blouse:  J.Crew (similar here), Skirt:  J.Crew Outlet (similar here), Clutch:  Unknown (similar here), Shoes:  Christain Louboutin (budget-friendly version here), Necklace:  Unknown (similar here)

 

Ok, ok ~ it's technically pink, white and blue but I don't have a lot of red in my wardrobe!

 

I want to take a moment to remember & thank those who were lost and those who served eleven years ago, and those who continue to serve.

Transition to Fall

Trench:  Bloomingdales (old, similar here), Dress:  Anthropologie, Bag:  Marc by Marc Jacobs (old, loving this newer version), Shoes:  Nine West (old, similar here)

 

The fall wardrobe transition is always difficult for me.  I enjoy summer so much and usually it's pretty warm in NJ until the beginning of October.  Pieces like this adorable sleeveless shift definitely make the transition smoother. 

 

I'll be sure to re-work it into an outfit involving tights when the temperature finally drops.

First Day of School

 

Blazer:  Forever 21 (old, similar here), Top:  H&M (similar here), Skirt:  Forever 21 (similar here), Bag:  Marc by Marc Jacobs (old, liking this one), Shoes:  Enzo Angiolini (old, similar here), Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

 

 

 

I can remember when I was younger spending hours picking out the perfect 'first day of school outfit'...

 

...not much has changed because evey year I still spend a lot of time choosing what to wear for the start of the new school year.

 

I have a feeling that this year will be the best yet!

 

On Cue

Top:  Madewell, Pants:  Forever 21 (old, similar here), Shoes:  Zara (similar here, LOVING this pair for fall!!), Clutch:  J.Crew (similar here, I dream of this YSL one), Belt:  H&M (similar here)

 

 

It's as if Mother Nature knew on cue that summer was officially over yesterday because today it is rainy and chilly outside.  Over the weekend I went through my clothes, slowly resurrecting my fall favorites so that I can check that off my list before school starts.

 

Two more days!!

 

 

 

So Long Summer

Top:  Ella Moss via Anthropologie (old, similar here), Pants:  J.Crew (similar here), Bag:  Marc by Marc Jacobs, Shoes:  Zara (similar here), Bracelet:  Nordstrom (old, LOVE this one), Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

 

Top: Equipment via TJ Maxx (similar here), Necklace: Unknown brand (similar here)

 

Dress:  Anthropologie (old, similar here ~ on sale for $44!!), Shoes:  Tory Burch (old, similar here), Bag:  Tory Burch (old, similar here)

 

Dress {worn as top}:  Forever 21, Skirt:  H&M (similar here), Belt:  Anthropologie, Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff

 

Skirt:  Ann Taylor (similar here), Shoes:  Aldo (old, similar here)

 

Well, it's official.  As of Monday summer is over ~ tear.  School starts on Thursday and then chaos will inevitably ensue.  As an ode to the past 3 wonderful and relaxing months I thought I'd put together some outtake photos that never made it to post.