Friday Five

The weather the past few days has been beautiful - getting up to the mid 70s instead of the 90s.  However, I like HOT and this cooler weather is making me think that fall is right around the corner.  And some of the things that caught my eye this week also seem a bit fall-like.  Store clerks have randomly commented that "before you know it, school will be starting."  Which just makes me shudder a little inside.  I AM NOT READY!  

Yesterday I went through my closet and have a big bag of Goodwill/garage sale items piled up. I still want to go through my shoes and two big tubs under my bed, but it feels good to get some things cleaned out that I haven't worn in years.  And with free closet space, I should probably buy a few new things, right?

Actually, I was surprised by how little I have in my closet that I actually like wearing.  I rotate between the same few things and the rest appears to be taking up space- or there in the event I get some wild idea to try something different.  I'd like a pared down wardrobe of things that can mix and match with each other, but also find it hard to just get rid of a bunch of clothing that is all perfectly fine.  I'm still debating what to do about this.

Anyway....there are lots of good things online. More fall stuff is showing up, and summer sales are still happening.

1.  Cotton Stripe Boyfriend T-Shirt - stripes have become an essential thing for me. I seem to gravitate toward any striped item.  These shirts are at Banana Republic.  

2.  Luxespun Hoodie - and while I was enjoying the striped T, this lovely hoodie popped up on the Banana Republic site.  It looks soft, but since I haven't seen it in person, I can't attest to that.

3.  Ecco Bootie -these booties I have seen in person and am debating between the washed black or burgundy pair for fall for school.  I love both.

4.  Logo Plaid Print Tote - this plaid tote is what made me think of fall.  Something about plaid makes me think of back to school items every time time.

5.  Albury Jacket - I love my utility jacket, and this is just a new twist on that.

6.  Long Sleeve Breton - I've got a few Bretons from Boden, and I know I should branch out....but you know stripes.....and leopard print together. Why would I want to miss out on this one?

7.  Supersoft Oversize Tee - this is on clearance at Boden right now and well, stripes.....and I have a few of the oversize Ts from last summer when they were on clearance that I have worn constantly this summer and received lots of compliments on.

8.  Plaid Popover Dress - I just saw this in the new Garnet Hill catalog and feel like this could be dressy or not so dressy. I could even wear leggings with it.

9.  Won't You Be My Neighbor? - I took Little Sister and a friend to this movie on Wednesday. They thought it was boring because it's a documentary and they've never seen Mr. Rogers. I, however, thoroughly enjoyed a look back at a show I grew up with and the very decent person Mr. Rogers was.

10.  Prince George's Fifth Birthday - and it wouldn't be a Friday Five post without some royal tidbit.  Isn't he adorable?

So, that's it for me this week. What's caught your eye?