More Fall Transition

It's hard to think about buying jackets or even jeans right now since it's still hovering in the 102 degree range in Central California, but soon cooler weather will be upon us and fall shopping will commence for real. Here is a little bit of inspiration:

At Banana...

Love the belted sweater and wide leg jeans.

At Anthropologie...

Gladiator ballet flats, cropped cords, bright sweater...Cute, cute, cute!

The tights! Love this.

Forever 21...

Love the ruffled, high neck blouse. Classic.

At H&M...

This just makes me jealous of all of you living near an H&M. That belted top is adorable.

Old Navy...

How cute is the sweater fastened with a brooch?

The Gap...

This is a jacket that would be worn again and again.

Perfect Fall Transition Pieces From Old Navy

I know it's still 100 degrees outside, but Fall will be here before we know it. Soon our tans will fade and the crisp air will have us digging in our closets for warmer clothes in darker colors. If you need a few new things to get you through the transition from tank tops to sweaters, you can't go wrong at Old Navy. Pretty colors and wallet-friendly prices make ON's fall collection a can't lose proposition.

I love this tie-front short sleeve cardi. This is something that I would wear over and over again. Layer it over a cami in September and October, then come Thanksgiving you can wear it over a long sleeve shirt. The deep V and cinched waist would be ultra flattering on most body shapes.

I am loving the twisted neck on this adorable cami. Wear it now with a skirt and sandals, then later combine it with a blazer and wide leg jeans.

You can't go wrong with the pencil shape of this denim skirt. This is an incredibly versatile wardrobe piece. I would wear this with Havaianas, flats, sandals and tank tops now and later combine it with tights and T strap pumps.

Boatneck tee shirts are so flattering and chic. This basic tee could be dressed up with chunky jewelry and cute flats. Wear it in early fall with cropped pants and flats, then later go casual with dark jeans, boots, a scarf and a cute belt. ON has the boat neck tee in many colors and the price is right at $12 for two or more. I will be stocking up on these.

Cute flats have become the staple of a good fall wardrobe. I like these faux croc flats because the colors are very in for fall and also because I have found Old Navy shoes to be very comfortable. They won't last as long as more expensive and better made shoe brands will, but by the time you wear them out, the grey and purple trend will have passed.

I'm ordering the skirt, boat neck tees and sweater today, because you know they'll sell out. A girl's gotta do, what a girl's gotta do.

Happy Independence Day!

Old Navy Print Halter Dress $24.50

Ray Ban Wayfarer $95

Lux Colorblocked Sailor Swimsuit $98

Mikey Pave Double Star Necklace $38.93

Havaiana Lighthouse Top Flip Flops $20

CC Skye Gold & Enamel Bangles $198

Get Kate Hudson's Summer White Style

Kate Hudson does summer white better than anyone I've ever seen. White is obviously a staple in her wardrobe and she wears it really well. Whether she's pairing a boho dress with oversized bags and chunky shoes, mixing white ankle length jeans with a blazer, or rocking beachy linen pants and a cool cami, her look is always completely covetable.

I love this billowy white dress and sandals. She looks utterly cool and crisp.

Check out the pop of red from those heels.

Accessorizing with a tres chic scarf and nude wedges.

This is my fave. Super wide linen pants, beige cami and Wayfarers. She adds a hippie chick touch with the long beaded nacklace.

To stalk Kate's style, grab some of the white pieces below. Add thongs with chunky stones, nude wedges, long necklaces, a scarf, an oversized hobo, or a jaunty fedora for her Boho chic look.

Ella Moss Malea Dress $174

Victoria's Secret Long Strapless Smocked Dress in Swiss Dot $59

Juicy Couture Embroidered Linen Tank Dress $124.60

Blank Denim Cropped Skinny Jeans $75

Old Navy Wide Leg Linen Pants $29.50

Gap Sash Waist Tunic Dress $58

Rope In Classic Summer Style

I love clothes and accessories that have rope elements as part of their construction. I know the whole nautical thing is over and done, and I'm fine with that; I was never that into anchor motifs anyway, but I do love slighty yacht-y, nantucket-ish rope details. It's a look that works every summer, I think, whether nautical is in style or not.

Below are a few knotty pieces that look cool and crisp for summer. Just don't wear it all at once. If you're wearing rope sandals, don't carry a rope handled bag. If you're wearing a rope-tied halter, don't carry a rope-handled bag. That's my rope accessory advice, for what it's worth.

Milly Drawstring Halter Dress $294 at Bergdorf Goodman

Triton by Tufi Duek silk charmeuse 'Amanda' rope halter

$180 at Bluefly

Women's Rope T-Strap Sandals $19.50 at Old Navy

Roped Charm Bracelet $18.00 at Urban Outfitters

Cotton Rope Belt $10 at Amici Accessories

Cynthia Rowley for Target Clear Tote Bag $14.99

Hot Deal Alert!

These adorable gold braided gladiator style sandals are only $16.50 at Old Navy. That's a steal! Perfect for warm weather with dresses and shorts.





Women: Women's Metallic Braided Sandals - Gold

Crazy For Clutches

You don't have to pay a lot of money for a cute summer clutch. I've found a few hot styles for under $20.

Old Navy has this absolutely adorable clutch with an oversized wooden handle for $19.50. You may come across different colors and fabric patterns in your local Old Navy store.

Target is a great source for cute, inexpensive handbags. They have been teaming with high profile handbag designers like Rafe and Loeffler Randall to produce collections that look great for less money. In fact all of the remaining Loeffler Randall bags are on clearance now and they are going quick.

This adorable clutch is selling for $9.

I also love this little bag from Target's Merona brand. The colors are perfect for warmer weather and the little medallion embellishment gives it a bit of Tory Burch-ish designer flair. Target's website has 6 pages of clutch bags most right around $15.