Labor Day weekend often marks the peak of summer in Charleston, but we were met with an unexpected and glorious reprieve, a few days of cool, humidity-free mornings and evenings. It felt like a hint of fall, and the timing couldn’t have been better. The last quarter of the year always seems to move the fastest, especially with the pace of work picking up for fall and holiday. We have three collaborations launching before the end of the year, and lots happening behind the scenes. Here’s a peek at what’s ahead this month…

What We’re Doing

• We have a handful of trips planned this month, a mix of work and celebration. A quick weekend getaway for a friend’s birthday, followed by a work trip to Connecticut and New York. It’s shaping up to be a busy but energizing few weeks.
• In New York, we’re staying at The Fifth Avenue Hotel, our first time. The rooms look beautiful and I’m curious to see how it lives up. I’ll report back.
• Later in the month, we’re heading to Chicago to meet with Summer and her team to finalize plans for our kitchen design and my closet/dressing room. I’m counting down the days.
• We’re filming a kitchen and bar tour this week exclusively for paid subscribers of Trade Offs. There’s a lot of great video content over there right now if you haven’t subscribed already.
• One of our collaborations launches mid-month, our second with the brand. Curious if you can guess who it is? The pieces turned out beautifully, and I can’t wait to share them with you.

What I’m Wearing

• These Alemais pants, which I wore here and here, and the matching shirt.
• This perfect green sweater.
• This elegant silk Rohe dress.
• This LaDoubleJ fringe top (more sizes here)
• These lace shorts under $100 to wear with a chunky sweater.
• This jacquard Chloe jacket coming with me to NYC, along with these fringe Manolo Blahnik flats, yellow version here, heeled version here.
• This new Nili Lotan clutch.

What I’m Buying

• A new yoga mat for at-home workouts.
• My girlfriend recommended I order these fall boots for Ireland next month.
• This Kallmeyer Tassel Belt.
• From my recent Doen Fall order: this multicolored stripe dress, this silk mini dress, and this leopard card holder.
• This colorblock sweater.
• Two recent Shopbop purchases for fall: this Nili Lotan sweater and these corduroy pants.
• This is one of my favorite sneaker styles. I have them in a black and tan version, and just got this moody colorway for fall.
• I couldn’t resist these chartreuse/ochre leather pants.
• This fragrant Dries Van Noten refillable perfume.

What I’m Eyeing

• I’m always eyeing jewelry. It’s one of my biggest loves. Right now I am fixated on some Lucy Delius pieces. Here’s what’s on my wish list: this Ruby pendant, these Stirrup earrings, and these Ruby ear cuffs.
• I also love Marla Aaron. Her website is a goldmine for discovering beautiful pieces, and she’s a joy to follow on Instagram. I’m really drawn to her colorful, inlay pieces. Here’s what’s on my wishlist: this Inlay ring, this Inlay chain necklace, and this Inlay cuff.
• Mary Nelson Sinclair’s new mixed bouquet pieces.
• The Loewe x Albers Collection is slowly trickling out. I’ve had it pinned since the collection showed last year. A few pieces I am loving include this puzzle dotted bag, this silk-blend top, and this leather clutch.
• Two dresses I’m eyeing for Fall/Winter events are this spectacular Roksanda dress and this feather Buggy dress.
• I’m currently wanting to upgrade our coffee pot to this beautiful silver one.
• My SIS for Arielle Ratner earrings: Splurge on these,  Invest in these, Save with these.
• This Nili Lotan leather clutch.
• The Dries Van Noten pieces that are living rent free in my mind: this embellished skirt, this tasseled envelope clutch bag, this embellished jacket and this long wool cardigan.