What I Wore: Indian Summer | Fall Transition Looks

As much as I love summer, when the leaves start to fall, or here in California my allergies start to act up from the dry high temperatures, I get a itching for fall to kick in.

Ready to get things moving along, last Friday I switched out my closet; meaning summer in storage till next spring, fall winter clothes down. I took everything out of my closet, packed up summer, then went through all of my pieces from last winter. Next, 3 piles. One for donation, another one for re-sell and the last pile for items in need of repair/drycleaning. My mind is clearer, now that this big step has taken place. I feel ready to move forward, without the dread of cleaning out my closet weighing on me each day, when I go to get dressed.

Feeling the itch to ready your closet for the new season?

Click on over to the AskSuzanneBell Closet Edit (HERE), for my step-by-step guide to get you started.

Here, we have cooler mornings and evenings, coupled with dry, high temperatures in the afternoon. Indian Summer. So how do you transition your look, without suffering from heat exhaustion mid-day?

Layers!

My fall uniform consists of denim, a lightweight top, cardigan/poncho/lightweight jacket, and transitional shoes – in fall colors. I also update my makeup colors.

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A look at a typical day, here in Northern California.

Mom and I in lightweight layers, heading up to brunch at the Valencia Hotel, Santana Row.

The poncho was a must for the morning chill,

but by 1pm, I had stripped down to my silk blouse and jeans.

I have a thing for Bohemian tops, making ponchos a necessity. Big sleeves and cardigans don’t mix well.

Since it’s too hot for booties and boots, and sandals scream summer,

fall is the time for my lace-up booties.

A statement necklace, helps to balance out the heaviness of the poncho,

resulting in a more “Fall Look”.

Key Pieces:

 

More Transitional Looks:

Do you swap out your closet by season?

How to you transition your wardrobe, when the weather isn’t on board with your vision?

Do you have a go-to uniform/pieces for fall?

XOXO

Suzanne

Need some direction in cleaning out the closet for fall? Click on over to the Ask Suzanne Bell Closet Edit HERE.

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