September is not the worst month of the year – no other month can be, as long as January exists – but it might be the most melancholy and also possibly the busiest. As a lover of summer (and also a summer baby), September always comes as a stark reminder that time is passing. Frankly, I’m not fond of such reminders and it’s not even something I can blame on my age; I hated it at 18, and at 28, and I hate it now. And September is busy, hot damn! Kids are back at school (which comes with a whole slew of logistical issues to navigate), the seasonal ramp-up at work is underway, and I am somehow perpetually sleep-deprived even though I’m in bed by 9 every night and have no social life to speak of. Ahem.
September is a weird month, and that’s why my outfits were all over the map. That’s the story I’m going with, anyway.
There are all kinds of things going on here, and I feel like it’s all a reflection of my distracted mood. Kinda holding on to the idea of summer, kinda trying to adjust to a new season, kinda not caring much either way. There are some really cool outfits in the mix, but they mostly feel like (happy) accidents. As I mentioned last month, I have re-dedicated myself to exploring the capsule approach – my own version of it, at least – going forward. I’m pretty stoked about October’s outfits, but I think I can do even better in the coming months.
Why a capsule approach? I find that it really forces me to pay attention to silhouettes and the way that pieces play off each other, and how they make me feel. While I love variety – especially in the long run – it can be distracting and challenging when one is trying to pursue a specific aesthetic (even if mine is not a particularly narrow aesthetic).
So, yeah, I’m pretty excited for October – at least as far as outfits are concerned. And (Canadian) Thanksgiving!
Tell me: what are you excited about this fall? I need some vicarious thrills, people; help a woman out.
I am in flux — new dress code, Mother Nature issued me a different body type with menopause, and I am trying really hard not to look like a Fox News broadcaster, because #NotMyPresident.
I hear you. I am making a very concerted effort to not let the news seep into spaces like this one because I need that escape/refuge. These are difficult times. Take care of yourself.
I‘‘m also struggling with needing morge sleep. Maybe it‘s because the sun is setzin earlier/rising later?
Besides that I‘‘m looking forward to cozy days at home. More reading, netflixing, not feeling like I am missing anything if I stay in. And hot chocolate. 😉
That sounds really nice, actually. Then again, for an introvert like me, it always sounds nice 😉
I also hate September. Well, autumn really. And winter. Hmm.
Anyway, I love these recaps even if they look all over the place to you. I think my favourite (you won’t guess) is the highwaisted trousers with the floral blouse! I remember being really struck by that outfit when you posted it on here the first time.
I picked a trousers over a skirt or dress. Who even am I?
That’s too funny! But it’s actually a silhouette that’s similar to your style because the pants are very tailored – kinda like a pencil skirt at the top? Cinched in and everything.
It snowed again last night after a glorious weekend so now I’m fed up all over again 😞