Before I get into the reason I’m writing about fall clothes today, I need to share something that happened at the pool yesterday. It has absolutely no relevance here. Thank you for understanding my need to tell you about it.
Caroline and I were pulling up in the pool parking lot when I glanced over and saw a couple walking into the pool carrying an ENORMOUS inflatable swan float. It was the most massive pool toy I have ever seen. I’m not exaggerating when I say that the whole thing was roughly half the size of our master bedroom, plus I never exaggerate. EVER.
It took both of them twisting and bending that swan’s neck to even get it through the doors of the pool and then the thing just burst out into the room like a car full of clowns at the circus. Caroline and I walked around it while she stared at it in complete awe and wonder. About that time, the pool manager walked in, looked at the float and said, “That isn’t going to work. It’s way too big for the pool.”
And perhaps the Atlantic Ocean.
I didn’t want to stand there and gawk so I grabbed Caroline’s hand and we walked on by. After we put our stuff down and started swimming, I spotted the swan hanging out by a group of lounge chairs on the other side of the pool. The swan owners were sitting next to it, drinking a beer and smoking a cigarette. And that’s when I realized they didn’t even have any children with them. They were just two adults who loaded up their gigantic swan and headed to the pool for a smoke and an adult beverage.
It might have been the highlight of my summer.
Anyway, I’ve reached the point in the summer where I’m just about over the heat. And I’m certainly over trying to look cute in the heat, as evidenced by the fact that my daily uniform has become a pair of Nike running shorts and whatever t-shirt happens to be clean. I’m not necessarily ready for school to start, but I am ready for some fall clothing. Even though I won’t be able to wear any of it for about four more months.
I’ll discuss fall trends at a later date, but here are a few things I’ve already seen that have made me swoon.
This is really everything I love in a fall sweater. I can just picture it with jeans and boots.
2. Born Crown Yolanda Mid-Calf Boot
Speaking of boots, I adore these. And you know they’re comfortable because they’re made by Born.
Plus, they are on sale until August 4th.
This is the perfect jacket to throw on with a pair of jeans. It’s cute, but totally casual and comfortable.
4. PJ Salvage Pajamas
There are few things I love more than a good pair of pajamas when the weather gets cold.
5. Sweet Pea Ruffle Cardigan
So cute.
Love this. Just picture it with a pair of skinny jeans tucked into boots. It would be the perfect outfit for a college football game.
Except I cheer for the Aggies and these aren’t our colors.
Also, most of our games are played when it’s stil 120 degrees outside.
As per my usual lackluster social life, I don’t have any events on the horizon. But if you do, then I would like to live vicariously through you and ask that you consider this dress.
8. Jacquard Wool Mini
I wish I could get this picture to upload because I don’t just love this mini, but the way they styled the whole look. The gray tights and boots, the yellow scarf? Love it all.
Apparently I am continuing my love affair with plaid. I would love this with some jean leggings and cowboy boots.
Green is going to be one of the big trends for fall. While looking around on Etsy I came across this necklace and fell in love.
That’s all for now because I’m going to go search the internet to see where one purchases a giant inflatable swan.
Y’all have a great Friday.