The Last Hurrah

As the Summer winds down, and I start to gear up for Fall I was able to spend a week at the Cape with my family. Beautiful, relaxing and full of great photo opps, I had grand plans for some fab posts.  My work station was all set up...

However when the sun is shining and the sky is so blue, the beach begins to beckon.  My plans go right out the window.

I did take this opportunity to wear all of my favorite summer looks again, but hopefully not for the last time.

My chartreuse bubble necklace and silk stripe cami for a casual dinner out.

Sequin stripes and a paisley print for an afternoon shopping in Chatham.

A striped shift and wedges for a more adult night out on the town.  I was hoping to run into Taylor Swift, but it didn't happen this time...

Getting ready for a clambake at Chatham Bars Inn... yay!  My favorite place to be...

And, to end the week... dinner in an old church otherwise known as the Belfry.  Very cool!

My white shift came in very handy...

And now it's time to get back to the grind... sigh.  But, don't get too carried away with Fall fashion yet. There are still several weeks left to enjoy those favorite summer looks.

                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                 - Allison

Outfit Idea: Rainy Day Brights

Nothing puts a damper on date night like a gray, rainy day.  I had started the day with such high hopes and fun ideas about what I was going to wear that night... until the clouds moved in.  Then the when picked up, the temperature dipped a bit and the skies opened up.  Ugh!  

I do have better things to do than just think about what I am going to wear, but this focus on my clothes is a great procrastination technique.  Rather than working on less exciting tasks, I stared out the window trying to figure out what would be rain appropriate dinner attire.  Then I had an idea...

First I watched the rain...

Then I started looking at my flowers... I am slightly obsessed with the color combinations found in nature.

Then I dug through my closet...  I came across a very "vintage" dress from Anthropologie.  I actually wore this to my bridal shower... no joke!  I love the corset detail and the fuller skirt is very forgiving.  To complete my look, I grabbed my J. Crew Bubble Necklace.

I would have liked to have a little more fun with my bag and shoes...

I love the Neon Stripe Clare Vivier Clutch.

And these gold DVF Jeanette Cutout Sandals would be so much fun...

But, sometimes you just have to make do.  

                                                                                                                                    - Allison

*Photos courtesy of revolveclothing.com and shopbop.com.