The Weekender: Dressing for Fall When it Still Feels Like Summer

Jacket: Urban Outfitters (old, similar)  ||  Tank Top: American Eagle  || Shorts: American Eagle  ||  Sandals: Madewell

I don't know about you guys, but it's been getting into the 80's here in New York this week. Which I'm not complaining, it's been absolutely beautiful and I'm still holding on to the last few days of summer! (I'm a Florida girl at heart.) But when it's the end of September, you want to start wearing your fall wardrobe. Here's how to do it without sweating bullets in full on jeans and sweaters just yet. The key is to find one or two fall items, whether it's a jacket, ankle boots, hat or flannel shirt to give your look that touch of fall paired with pieces that still keep you cool. I put together this military jacket, which is perfect for this season, with distressed jean shorts for a casual weekend outfit. Style tip: I started wearing my jacket in a new way by rolling up the sleeves. You can also rock this look with boyfriend jeans and ankle boots when the temperatures drop a little more. I got my jacket maybe 5 years ago at Urban Outfitters but there are so many similar options in stores right now (including a variety of cute styles at Urban Outfitters). In fact, Old Navy has one at the moment for $39.94...now that's a good deal!

90's Grunge: Transitioning into Fall

Tank: American Eagle  ||  Flannel Shirt: Urban Outfitters (old, shop similar)   ||  Shorts: American Eagle  || Sandals: Madewell

If you girls are like me, once September hits you're eager to start wearing the latest fall trends. The only problem is it's still 85 degrees outside. What the heck?! I mean, it's definitely still shorts weather. I'm solving the problem by making subtle changes to my wardrobe this week as I transition from summer to fall. I think this 90's grunge look is a good example (aka one of favorite trends this year). That's right ladies, 90's grunge is back in a big way! And that includes tying your flannel shirt around your waist. (Who is picturing Clueless right now!?) At first I thought I wasn't cool enough to pull this off and that I needed to be in a Nirvana cover band or something! My husband might have even laughed at me when I was trying to rock this last summer. But like wild fire, it's caught on and you're seeing this trend all over the place (and now my husband thinks it's pretty cute!) So for any of you who are hesitant, I encourage you to give it a try! You can do it!

The plaid adds a touch of fall while the tank top and shorts keeps you from being a sweaty mess before the cool weather hits. And bonus- the shirt around your waist is very flattering because it covers you up in all the right places. Opt for lighter distressed denim shorts (or jeans when the temperatures drop) to get the full 90's effect (if they're higher waisted, even better). Now I just really need some Birkenstocks! If only I'd held onto mine from middle school. I would like to point out, however, that this particular flannel shirt is a few years old (I'm sure you all have one of these in your closets, even if it doesn't fit...it doesn't matter because the shirt is around your waist!). So give yourself a high five if you just created a new look out of old clothes!