The shift to Fall is always a bit more subtle in Southern California than it is in other parts of the nation. The mornings start to chill, where you can comfortably wear a sweater and/or pants, and by the afternoon the temps have warmed, necessitating a shedding of said layers… and then by the evening we’re back to cooler temps. The days are progressively shorter. The air gets a bit of a breeze (sometimes cool, sometimes warm, or hot…). And while the leaves don’t get the vibrant colors quite like I wish (still trying to figure out how to turn a long weekend into seeing the fall colors on the East Coast, haha), you can definitely feel the subtle shifts if you pay attention….

This weekend was full of those subtle fall shifts, while still embodying everything that summer still has to offer. Cool mornings that warranted a layer, and warmer afternoons that allowed for some pool time. Pumpkins on display, but palm trees still at their prime…. and on the first full day of fall, the weather is calling for temps in the mid 80’s, haha.

And with that, I hope everyone had a great, official, last weekend of the summer season!
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(Pumpkin displays abound…)

(Checked out a new coffee spot at the end of the week… and it was finally cool enough to wear pants and long-sleeves in the morning… joggers, pullover, sneakers, bag)

(Helped out at a field day for little miss on Friday so kept it casual and cool since it was in the sun… tank, sneakers, bag)

(Friday night snuggles)

(Headed for a family lunch at Flower Child after a morning at the soccer field…)

(Saturday casual… joggers, tank)

(A little Saturday afternoon primping… found these brown french manicure press on nails while I was searching on how to do a DIY version… happy with them so far)

(Soaking in the last few pool weekends…)

(The best Sunday morning breakfast tacos….)

(This book! Almost through with it, but it’s so good…)

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SHOPBOP is having their fall style event sale, and while I’ll have a few post up tomorrow with the items I own and recommend, I have these brown knee high boots in my cart, as well as this cinch waist pullover (I think it would be so chic over leggings). These high waisted, wide legged jeans, are also included- they’re a recent purchase from this season and I love them.

Madewell is currently having their insider sale- 25-30% off (it’s easy to become an insider, just sign up for an account) and everything is on sale. Some of the items that I own and would recommend include:

This drapey blazer– great for the office or casually as well…
Chambray popover dress (so soft)… my mom bought one as well… good for a casual work setting
Basic Ribbed Tank
Striped Long Sleeve Top
Trainer Sneakers (these have been a favorite for 3 seasons now)
Brushed Jumpsuit (so soft on the inside, I sized down)
Black Denim Jacket
Oversized White Buttondown
Leather Jacket (I have it in the dried cedar color)
Pointed Mules
Black Zip Top Transport Tote

I just purchased this long sleeve top… waiting for it to arrive… but it has really great reviews and I think it will be great for the cooler months…

I also have my eye on this plaid shirt jacket… love the darker colors for fall…