It’s hard to believe that we just finished the last weekend in August, and that we’re heading into the last four months of the year. I always view the end of August as a turn around the corner, a corner that leads into the holidays (did I really just say that) and the end of the year. And in all honesty, I don’t even feel as if summer should be over. I feel as if it’s just starting. I’m not quite sure why that’s the case, since most times at the end of August I’m ready for fall, but with the days getting shorter and the mornings being cooler I know that summer is at its end (although, we’ll likely have several more heatwaves over the next several weeks in So. Cal)….

So we spent this last weekend outside… riding bikes, sitting by the pool, and barbecuing for dinner… which felt so nice since the previous week was spent inside taking care of two sick kiddos. A nice relaxing weekend as we head into the week ahead. I hope everyone has a good few days before the Labor Day weekend ahead!

(Friday was the first day I actually got out of workout clothes…. dress)

(Started the warm weekend by unwinding by the pool….)

(And followed it up with a slow Saturday morning with multiple cups of tea… biker shorts, half zip, sandals)

(Then spent the rest of the weekend outside and by the pool… linen top, bathing suit top, bathing suit bottoms, sandals)

(Not really one to get into pumpkin things before fall… but saw these in the store and just couldn’t resist… they’re our favorites…)

(And then had a side of donuts…)

(Spent all day Sunday afternoon in the pool until 5pm… going to miss these long summer days….)

(Squeezed in some time to read a few chapters from my current book….)

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One of my favorite pairs of black jeans was recently restocked in all sizes… so good for the cooler months ahead.

I love this knit tank and pants set… a great transitional piece from summer to fall… and so many pretty colors.

A few cute date night tops I found for fall include this puff sleeve blouse, floral smocked top, and this black and white polka dot top.

I also think this gold silky jumpsuit would be beautiful for a fall date night…

This long plaid cardigan jacket would be cute for fall paired with jeans, joggers, or leggings… and at a great price point.

If you love Barefoot Dreams blankets, I found them marked down 38% here… considering buying one for fall/winter.

J. Crew is having 30% off… this is my go-to coatigan in the fall/winter… and this pullover hoodie is super cute layered underneath it…. and this silk popover shirt I included in my workwear capsule is on sale.

I ordered this long sleeve ribbed tee for fall and winter… I think it’s a great layering option. I also love this basic ribbed long sleeve top and this bardot tee.