It's the last day of August, where did the Summer go?!  Not that I'm complaining, I am looking forward to Fall, sweaters, blazers and wearing all my jeans again! I got a little ahead of myself and wore my colored jeans this week, but I rolled them up to turn them into capris!  This outfit is very bright for me, I'm more of a darker color girl, but I may as well embrace the end of Summer with brights, right?!

When I wore this I went home so my mom and I could work some more on my Michael Kors inspired shirt (aka watch my mom sew.)  All that's left is hemming it!  We did run into a tiny problem so it isn't going to turn out exactly how I wanted, but it will still look great!

There was construction going on so I decided to use one of the trucks as a prop, because all normal people pose in front of John Deere bulldozers, right?  Sorry for the overload of photos, I couldn't choose!

Song of the Day: Yellow Submarine by The Beatles [Watch the movie on YouTube if you've never seen it, SO good!!]

Tee: Kohl's $4, Jeans: Guess (Lord & Taylor) $15, Belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction (Marshalls) $7, Heels: Lanvin (Roundabout) $82, Bangles: old, Watch: Michael Kors, Necklace: Vanessa Mooney giveaway, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card, Nails: Chanel Peridot

Whether you are enjoying the waning days of summer by relaxing with friends, laying out by the pool, or enjoying cocktails into the evening hours, NET-A-PORTER has got the outfit to make your holiday and celebrations ultra chic.  To get you prepared for Labor Day they have made three special sections to help you say goodbye to summer in style! I've chosen my favorite pieces from each section, what do you like?! [links to shop each section are below the images]

Shop Summer Social

Off-duty: while enjoying downtime with loved ones, it’s all about effortless style – pair cut-offs and a chic slouchy sweater. 

Shop The Last Tan

Poolside: create a splash with the perfect poolside pairing – a vibrant bikini with sleek sunglasses.

Shop After Sunset

Cocktails: after dark chic calls for boho luxe looks – team bold patterns and embellishment with sleek sandals.

On Monday I had to run to the grocery store because I had no food, story of my life.  It was rainy and a bit cold so I threw on my thin Madewell sweater.  Unfortunately it doesn't like being photographed so the colors in the photos are a bit coocoo (the sweater is bright red like the one below the outfit images). I also tried something new with my hair, normally I do a messy bun, but I decided to try a cleaner version.

Song of the Day: Blossoms from Mulan

Dress: ELLE for Kohl's old, Sweater: Madewell (Shopbop) gift card, Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls) $20, Sandals: Kohl's old, Necklace: etsy, Bracelets c/o 31 Bits, Watch: Michael Kors, Bag: Fossil from college roommate

Here's a video with some footage from my trip. Most of the footage is of our friend, George the Chipmunk, he was so cute. I doubt any of you (except Amber) will recognize the songs in the video, but they're from The Last Unicorn! One of the best movies ever!! If you haven't seen it, do it!

And here are some more photos from my iPhone, some were instagramed, some not. Tomorrow we're back to normal! Most are from Kringle Candle, in Massachusetts. :)

Well that was one crazy long weekend! Forgive me for being very short today (aka last night when I was writing this) but I am so tired from my trip. Here's a photo diary of my camping trip in Vermont with my best friends!!  I was also planning on making a video but didn't have time yet, check back later today to see if I add one!

The weekend was perfect: smores, grilling, campfires, tents, christimas shops, swimming and hiking! I love when I can just be outside all the time, it's a nice break from being attached to my computer.

"Cheap" gas! (30 cents cheaper than at home)

In case you were wondering, my shirt says "Real bear hugs are often fatal"

S'more!

Fire!

Morning sun

Trying to look cool, and failing

Pretty view off the bridge

The bridge

Hello Mr Snake

Freezing water...

Acorn and leaves!

One of my favorite stores!

tons of candy...

One of my favorite places! :)

George the chipmunk

Decided to be a little funny with photoshop

Today I am off to Jamaica, Vermont to go camping with my two best friends!  I used to go every year with my extended family starting when I was 7 or so and all the way until my teens, but then we stopped going for a while and I went one more time with my aunt. Last year I decided to go by myself with my friends thinking it would be a one time thing. Turns out they enjoyed it too so we might make it an annual thing!

I obviously won't be as fashionable as Keira in this shoot, but I'll try to take some photos for you. I have always been a fan of this shoot because 1. I love Keira and 2. The elephant is adorable!



Source - Vogue US June 2007

Yesterday I got my daily email from J.Crew and it had a feature on the looks they love. They are their "latest must-copy outfits for fall, courtesy of superstylist, Gayle."  The feature contains menswear inspired looks, textures and one of my favorite colors: maroon!  See and shop them at J.Crew!  My favorites are below.

I would happily wear any of these, especially the two on the far left!

Photos via J.Crew