POSTGRAD LOVES: SHONA JOY

Instagram has been an amazing platform to find new designers, makers, and labels. One of my favorites that I've come across is Shona Joy. I love the neutral color palette and loud prints that are seamlessly  mixed together to create unique, beautiful pieces. Many of the clothing is actually two pieces that can be worn to look like a dress, but also worn with a simple t shirt or jeans for a dressed down look. So many of the pieces would be beautiful for a wedding guest and the neutral palette is easy to wear in any season.

1. Cestine Cocktail Midi Dress, $280

2. Sierra Mini Tank Dress, $200

3. Aeris Ruched High Neck Camisole and Tiered Midi Skirt, $145 and $320

4. Coralia Cropped Bra Top and Midi Skirt, $155 and $180

5.  Cala Luna Cropped Bustier and Asymmetrical Pencil Skirt, $180 and $170

6. Maddalena Bustier Midi Dress, $360

WEEKEND LINKS

Well friends, TGIF! I had a lot on my plate this week, so I'm glad to have made it to the weekend. I hope that you enjoy the first weekend of Fall and have a great weekend!

• This video put a huge smile on my face. 
• What fashion students wear for back-to-school.
• This is the cutest thing I have ever seen, and I think I'm going to need one for all the puppies I plan on having in the future...
• This article is a good read, especially after laying out my goals for Fall.
• Have you seen this Netflix study? At first I was surprised, but after some thought it made a lot of sense. Fascinating none the less!

AUTUMN BUCKET LIST

While I'm still grasping on to Summer, the start of a new season always feels like a time for a fresh start. This year has flown by, and now feels like a good time to regroup a bit, relax, and focus on important things in life. I wanted to put together an Autumn bucket list to outline some goals that are both specific to the season, and things I have been wanting to accomplish in 2015 and have yet to do.

Image via Treasures and Travels

AUTUMN BUCKET LIST

• Go Apple picking and bake an apple pie
• Find the perfect cashmere sweater
• Run a 10k
• Take a class (pickling or jam making is on my radar!)
• Watch Halloween Town and Hocus Pocus
• Experiment in the kitchen with Autumn produce (like this recipe and this recipe)
• Perfect an Autumn cocktail
• Hold a Friends-giving and canned food drive
• Be Present

FRIDAY LINKS

So I was wrong, I predicted I would excited for Fall by now, but I'm not. Not even a little. In fact, I'm still grasping on to the last days of Summer and reminding myself that we still have Indian Summer ahead. Anywho, I spent LDW at the beach (as most people do) and it had me feeling very nostalgic and thinking of traditions. Nearly all my favorite memories include being at the beach. It's odd now to live in a place where swimming and laying out at the beach is not a thing. Darn you San Francisco!

Have a good weekend xx.

• This is hilarious, I want to be friends with them.
• Have you ever felt any of these emotions?
• If you live in SF, here is a comprehensive guide to every restaurant in the city with a patio. A must for this heatwave.
• Supermodels in their first runway show. It's crazy how young a lot of them are, and that they look like veterans.
• I meeeaaaan, I feel like I have to make this for a football game this season.

WORTHY WEEKENDERS

A good weekend bag is a travel essential. I purchased the Lo & Sons Catalina bag at the beginning of the Summer, and I have been recommending it left and right. I've taken it on a few trips and it has held up extremely well and also made packing a breeze. When I was initially looking at weekenders, I found too many bags were a true duffle, just one big compartment with no smaller pockets which makes packing a complete headache and mess.

The key components to a good weekend bag:

• Separate compartment for shoes and toiletries.
• Square shape (so you don't hit people with your long duffle)
• Both shoulder straps and a crossbody strap
• Sturdy fabric or leather (extra points if it's easy to clean)

Sole Society $80
Deux Lux $170
Diane von Furstenberg $70
Lo and Sons $120