Cool down.

    We're approaching the end of August and I'm just itching for fall which is my favorite season for fashion. It's about this time of year in DC where the humidity is beginning to dissipate somewhat even though the temps are still sitting around the mid-80s (translation: low 30s, for my fellow non-Americans). I take this opportunity to wear any sleeves and pants if at any moment I deem the weather even the least bit tolerable for that sort of thing. 

   I wore this on a shopping excursion with my mom last week. I really didn't think much of it, except that I wanted to be comfortable and that I really, really wanted to wear this new boy shirt I bought from J.Crew in this cool Snowcat print. I didn't really care about the rest of it. Haha. But the outfit actually generated quite a few compliments, so I figure it must be blog-worthy:

Blouse: J.Crew Boyshirt in Snowcat (Black/white, size 0).

Shorts: Anny Taylor Resort Shorts (Oasis Teal, size 00P) (see similar here or here).

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Flash Slingdoodle (Black) (see similar).

Watch: Michael Kors Runway Watch (Silver).

Bracelets: Ann Taylor (similar), Jacob (similar), Leather and Chain bracelet (unknown maker) (similar).

Sandals: Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Gladiator Sandals (Chartreuse, size 6) (see similar).

   I really love the casual fit and the print is a great addition to my closet that is dominated by solid colors.

   And no, I still haven't cut my hair. It's growing out rather well which is why I'm not really in a rush to get to the salon, not that you can tell. :P  But this is what I'm thinking of getting done when I finally do get to see my stylist:

photo from Tomandlorenzo.com

     I know it's not dramatically different from what I've had for the past few years. In fact, I've probably had this exact cut along with the side swept bangs once or twice. But it's really the only hairstyle that appeals to me right now. I also have a strange desire to dye it purple or magenta, but I likely won't be doing that. LOL. For some reason, lately I've felt a need to re-visit everything I did in my early 20s. =P. What do you ladies think of my next potential haircut?