End of August

I love that August has 31 days. I feel like that extra day makes a big difference somehow, as hard as it is to ignore that summer is reaching it's end, I'm not quite done with it yet.

Over the weekend I had a blogger lunch date with a couple of my favorite ladies and also made it to Lake Compounce, on their very last day of summer operation. Nothing like waiting until the last minute, right? Now that I've gotten my fill of roller coasters and flying swings I'm planning for the beach and intend on taking advantage of the summer temps which the weathermen have scheduled for the week ahead.

Sure, fall fashion is rolling out, and it's hard to ignore the draw; seasonal changes in retail make every store feel brand new again. Plus even if it's too soon to wear it, it's not too soon to shop for it! (Yes, tomorrow's post will be centered on Fall, but I'm not fully making the switch, you will be seeing so much more summer from me yet!)

The Rundown
White Eyelet Dress Old Navy
Sandals MRKT via DSW similar
Green Snakeskin Bag c/o Vintanthromodern similar
Earrings Gorjana via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Alphabet Necklace c/o Gorjana
Pave Toggle Bracelet Banana Republic similar
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Gold Framed Monogram Ring c/o Onecklace
Sunglasses Vogue via Sunglass Hut
Nail Color "Lion Around" Essie

Linking up with Pink Sole's How I Summer

and

Monday Mingle

Harbor act to follow

I've saved my favorite look of this week for last. I think I've been wanting to wear these pieces together since Memorial Day and now here we are, nearly at Labor Day. The summer just goes in the blink of an eye.

The Rundown
White Eyelet Lace Crop Top Gap similar
Striped Skirt H&M similar
Sandals Franco Sarto via TJMaxx similar
Brown Leather Tote Hobo via ebay similar
Panama Hat J.Crew
Gold Hoop Earrings Taken for Granite similar
Gold Twisted Bracelet The Cavernous Jewerly Box similar
Gold Bracelets The Cavernous Jewerly Box
Knot Bracelet Banana Republic
Anchor Bracelet Knotical Knovelites
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx
Gold Ring Thrifted similar

Linking up with Jeans and a Teacup's Flashback Friday (One year ago today)
and
Linking up with Forage Fashion's Friday Finds

Sidewalk sale dress

There is always room for another dress. I think that might be my motto. Or that might just apply to everything, as long as I love it and the price is right. Which it was on this little scalloped shift dress I picked up at a sidewalk sale for $10.

The Rundown
Scalloped Shift Dress Molly Rose similar
Jeweled Espadrille Sandal Dune London
Straw Clutch Rodo Italy via Goodwill similar
Lariat Necklace Made by Me similar
Starfish Cuff St. Thomas via TJMaxx similar
Knot Ring c/o Emitations similar
Bar Rings c/o Kohl's
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Sunglasses "Emma" Ray-Ban
Nail Color "Find Me An Oasis" Essie

Linking up with Mix and Match Fashion's Summer Style

and

Happiness At Midlife's Throwback Thursday (first time I carried this clutch)

Dock walk

Hallmarks of a perfect summer dress: easy to wear, comfortable yet flattering, bright fun color.

Add in my straw tote with the poms that make it look like a hundred bucks, the jeweled sandals that I can't seem to stop wearing, and of course Chloe, who as usual, is more concerned with getting her walk than posing for photos, and you've got my go-to summer look. More of the same tomorrow.

The Rundown
Orange Dress H&M similar
Jeweled Espadrille Sandal Dune London
Straw Tote TJMaxx similar
Gold Bar Earrings Argento Vivo via TJMaxx
Knot Choker Avon
Gold Ring Thrifted similar
Sunglasses "Emma" Ray-Ban
Nail Color "Find Me An Oasis" Essie
Dog Chloe
Chevron Leash Dabney Lee via TJMaxx

Neon summer

There are still several things I want to do before this summer officially comes to a close. I still haven't had a proper beach day, gone to an amusement park, had a picnic, or gone on a boat. Some of these things are just popping into my head as I write this, now that the last week of August has commenced and the reality that fall will be here before I know it is sinking in.

These photos are representative of crossing a different item off the list, watching the sunset at the beach. While it was not the most spectacular showing, it was peaceful, relaxing, and just what we need sometimes between work and errands (and outfit photos).

The Rundown

Chambray Shirt Gap c/o ThredUp similar
Neon Green Skirt J.Crew
Jeweled Espadrille Sandal Dune London
Straw Clutch Rodo Italy via Goodwill similar
Panama Hat J.Crew
Earrings c/o JoJo Loves You
Gold Bracelet The Cavernous Jewerly Box
Evil Eye Bracelet C.Wonder similar
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Hammered Gold Ring Thrifted similar
Sunglasses Vogue via Sunglass Hut
Nail Color "Find Me An Oasis" Essie

Linking up with I Do deClaire's Confident Twosday

and

Cute and Little's on Trend Tuesday