Looks

Clarisonic Pedi (a $310 value for only $149.25 With code: PEDI25 exp. today!) / Rag & Bone Boots (on sale for almost 1/2 off!/ Grey Top (50% off all full priced tops) / Metallic Print Glasses / Tacolicious Braising Sauce / Sweater (25% off fall must haves) / Rain Boots / Face Serum

With everyone going on about Labor Day weekend marking the end of summer, I can’t help but have Fall on my mind – as much as I don’t want to.  Here are some of my favorite things (J.Crew Sweater, face serum, & Clarisonic Pedi) and some things I think will soon be on my list of favorites (cozy tops, fun glasses for entertaining, artisan sauces for easy dinners and cool-girl booties).  What are you craving for fall?!

This past Sunday I went with my family to Black Ridge Vineyard’s harvest party.  It was a great day with fun food, great wine and amazing people.  If you are local, you definitely have to check them out!

I wanted to go with something comfy yet a little more formal, so I paired a black cashmere sweater with these fun printed Loft shorts.  As the day got hotter it was easy to peel off the layers and enjoy the day!

Loft Tank, Loft Shorts, J.Crew Sandals, Rebecca Minkoff Purse, Versace Sunglasses

My mom is a hairdresser, so I have always lucked out in the great hair care product department.  I often mix things up and and have always been open to trying new things… but I wanted to share my tried and true favorites with you all today!

Straight Hair

Shampoo/Conditioner: S Factor Smoothing*

Deep Conditioner (once a week): TGI Serious Conditioner*

After Shower Products: It’s a 10 Leave-in Product*

Thermal Product: Paul Mitchell Thermal Protection Spray

Hot Tools: BaByliss Flat Iron

Curled Hair

Shampoo/Conditioner: Goldwell Dual Senses Ultra Volume Gel Shampoo and Conditioner – This makes your hair feel a little weird but looks GREAT (so if you can get past that I highly recommend it!)

After Shower Products: Matrix Vavoom Root Spray

Thermal Product: Matrix Biolage Thermal Active Setting Spray*

Hot Tools: Hot Tools Curling Iron*

* = tried and true and has been in my hair line-up for the past 10 years

As far as my actual hair care – I was a swimmer throughout high school and was constantly washing my hair, but as I’ve gotten older I’m trying to wean off my usual schedule and protect my hair more.  Being blonde, “dirty hair days” aren’t as easy to hide, but I love good old baby powder and have tried about four different dry shampoos recently but haven’t been in love with any of them (I’ve heard good things about Oribe, so that’s next on my list!).

Currently I wash my hair every other day, and rock a good old top knot or fun braids on the “dirty” days.  I also try to let my hair air dry a bit before blowdrying/using hot tools (lessen the damage).  The fact I don’t color my hair and try to get semi regular trims (longer hair is more forgiving) has also helped me in the hair department… what secret (or not so secret) tips do you have for the hair department?!

Floral Dress / Plaid Blouse / Leather Striped Tee / Chambray Anorak / Eyeliner / Boots / Bag / Candles

The dreary weather this morning (in my neck of the woods), mixed with some post Nordstrom Anniversary sale nostalgia has me thinking about fall shopping.  I am one of those people who never wants summer to end, so this is a hard thing to admit, but at least with these great sales going on, it doesn’t have to be as difficult on my credit card as it is on my soul… (drama queen much!?)