August Favorites
It's Labor Day which means the unofficial end of summer. It's always a bit bittersweet to come to the end of a season, but to me this seasonal switch always feels like a welcome reset. The time from Memorial Day to Labor Day is hectic and hot and just a bit all over the place. Come September, its back to school, and a normal work week for all of those lucky "summer Friday" people out there, back to healthier eating and routines and fall fashion!
In that spirit, here are a few things that have caught my eye lately in preparation for Fall 2020:
Fun Finds:
Personalized Notebooks to make back to work/school as stylish as possible
More fun headbands at a great price. A coworker asked me if it was Gucci when I debuted it last week. I suppose if you're (very) far away and squint but still!
In a fit of Amtrak induced boredom during a trip to Pennsylvania over the summer I bit the bullet and purchased two sets of Lake pajamas. I then proceeded to "save them" for a special occasion, a decision I seriously questioned once I finally put them on. Pricey, yes, ridiculously comfortable, double yes
All the leopard for fall: loafers, wear-all-day block heels, skirt and dress
A super chic skirt // sweater set at H&M, oh and this long cardigan and a-line leather skirt too
Read/Watch:
One last summer beach read: Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak. A solid 3.5 stars by my highly scientific rating system. Soapy and engaging but with just enough heft to keep it from feeling like total fluff
On the opposite end of the spectrum, contemplating re-reading this treasure before the movie comes out
In the City:
This weekend M and I did the Giraffe Path hike through upper Manhattan which wasn't quite what I would call a "hike, hike" but we did manage to trek nearly 7 miles and tramp through all of the parks of the Upper West Side. I wouldn't say I'm in a hurry to do a repeat of the full thing, parts were a bit um, interesting... but there are so many gems in this city that we don't experience often enough. Making it a fall to do to spend more time in Central Park and uptown in general.
Workouts:
Have you tried Melissa Wood Health workout's yet? A great way to help ease back into a fitness routine
After cancelling my Equinox membership in favor of Planet Fitness, a decision I still debate the merits of on a near daily basis but that is a story for another day, I've also been dabbling with Madeline Moves workout plans, including her Tighter Together fall challenge
Also, AirPods (+ currently on sale!) Why did that take me so long??
Wellness: