So Long & Farewell

I know, I know,  no one wants to acknowledge that summer is coming to a close less than I, but I can't avoid it, mostly because I start classes today. And nothing announces the end of summer like back-to-school season.

"AS LONG AS I CAN SQUEEZE OUT A COUPLE OF ALL WHITE OUTFITS BEFORE MOODY FALL COLORS TAKE OVER, I SHOULD BE A-OK."

Fortunately, this will be my last back-to-school, so I'm not entirely devastated. And as long as I can squeeze out a couple of all white outfits before moody fall colors take over, I should be A-OK. 

Though, truth be told, I've been known to wear these white jeans well into fall, and now that I think about it, winter too. So, I guess I really don't have to say goodbye.  

photos by Kaye McCoy 

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Winter White Jeans

I've been very inspired by the brave souls who wear white in the winter. Not because I believe any of those old notions about white after labor day, but because during winter I just want to wear the darkest colors I own. 

To take away from these jeans' blinding whiteness, I did layer on the dark tops -- a chambray tunic, a knotted black tee and my favorite moto jacket. Even if I experiment with winter white, I still need my darks, if only out of respect for summer. 

photos by Kaye McCoy

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business as usual

It's all business with me these days. By business, I'm referring to the fact that I am now an intern for the The Times, a local newspaper. Look, mama, I'm a bona fide journalist! College is paying off! It's an exciting time for me.

What's even more exciting are all of the prospects for office style. Blazers, button ups, heels, oh my! There's a chance that I will be overdressing, but what better reason could I have to? Another staple of office wear is a good, sturdy bag that'll hold your all of your soon-to-be-busy life.

Cue the Kate Spade surprise sale e-mail. I won't tell you how long I was stuck to my computer screen deciding what to buy (way too long) but I will say this: I bought two. Which I justified by referring back to my success of becoming intern. I deserved two Kate Spade purses. So now I have two drool-worthy purses and an internship. Look at me! There's no stopping this gal.

 

 

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It wasn't an easy decision but I went with The Southport Avenue Linda & Carmen. 

Both are sold out on the Kate Spade site, unfortunately, but you can still find them online.