Details: Pilcro tank top, handmade cardigan, Sundress Co. skirt, BR belt, Fluevog shoes (all secondhand)

Thoughts: One of the last of the summer-ish outfits. I’m going to have to think of ways to wear this skirt in the fall/winter too because I love it too much to put it aside till next year. It seemed only natural, though, to pair it with this patchwork cardigan. So much happy colour!

Details: Vince top, Bebe skirt, Napoleoni shoes, Rafael Alfandary necklace (all secondhand)

Thoughts: Another end-of-summer outfit. I think this skirt has a future in my fall wardrobe as well, because of the dark floral pattern. It tickled my fancy to pair this striped top with it; not only do the colours work well, but the pattern matched the visual stripes created by the ruffled tiers. Just a fun little detail.

Details: J. Crew sweatshirt (retail), Braemer skirt (thrifted), J. Crew shoes (thrifted), BR necklace (belonged to my mom)

Thoughts: Nearly a decade later, I still love this old J. Crew sweatshirt. This outfit is a bit of a throwback in more ways than one; the skirt is longer than what I used to wear circa 2015, but this outfit formula is otherwise very similar to my old aesthetic. I’m not sure it’s 2022 Adina, but wearing it felt like a nice nostalgic nod to the era.

Details: Uniqlo top, Le Chateau vest, Frank & Oak pants, Gap blazer (all secondhand), Mia shoes (retail)

Thoughts: The beginning of fall can be tricky here; mornings are crisp, afternoons are often surprisingly warm. Layering is, of course, the answer. (When is it not?) Vest are especially handy, but I feel like I am constantly saying that. Are you sick of it yet? Hopefully not, because there will be a LOT of vests in my future. I just have a feeling. Anyway, I chose my colour palette here based on the vest pattern, and I am very pleased with how it looked. Royal purple is a tricky colour for me, but I love its other varieties – mauve, plum, lavender, and so on. I still haven’t figured out my seasonal colours, but I like to think these purples suit me. I won’t listen if you tell me otherwise 😉

Details: Pilcro sweater, Kenzo x H&M skirt, Escada blazer, Manolo Blahnik shoes, Rafael Alfandary necklace (all secondhand)

Thoughts: Speaking of purple – another winner! I picked up this lavender sweater on a whim this past summer, but I have a feeling it’s going to be doing a lot of heavy lifting in my fall wardrobe. It looks great with the navy, dark blues and purples in this outfit, and I think it’s going to pair equally well with other colours in my wardrobe. As I mentioned before, I am giving mini skirts a bit of a trial run again. I don’t like how they look on me with bare legs, but I think I could get into this look. I just need to find a few more pairs of opaque tights in fun colours.

Details: Zara top, Esprit belt, Mexx skirt, Chelsea Crew shoes (all secondhand)

Thoughts: Blue and brown, forever an underrated combination.

I am still making my way through a stash of vintage fashion magazines, and continuing to draw a surprising amount of inspiration from them. Most of them are from the 80s, and it’s now my fervent hope to find a similar trove of 90s issues because I feel like that decade in particular would offer a lot of interesting reference points for the aesthetic I’m pursuing this fall — witchy academia with a touch of baroque.

Here are a few of the images that have been inspiring me lately:

The layering here is fantastic. I like the monotonality, the use of textures to create visual interest.

Super into brown and black combos for fall, and I like how they are used here. The mix of leather and velvet. Brown tights!!

Okay, this is definitely not my everyday aesthetic but wowza — what a gorgeous dress! It’s Gianfranco Ferre, and you bet I’m looking for something similar now because a LBD like this would be *chef’s kiss* in any wardrobe.

I am obsessed with silver cuffs and this is a simply fabulous example of what a powerful accessory they can be. It’s a darker (more autumnal?) take on my summer romantic/bohemian aesthetic and it’s giving me ideas for transitioning some summer pieces.

A stunning silhouette and the accessories are killer.

This colour palette is to die for. This is also very in line with my fall aesthetic. Collared shirt, vest, trousers, and a fabulous coat/blazer/jacket.

This image has single-handedly inspired me to look into adding some baroque twists to my outfits. I love the richness of textures here. I may have to re-watch Dangerous Liaisons for some more inspo.

Details: Suttles & Seawinds dress (Poshmark), BR belt, Barbara Barbieri shoes (both thrifted)

Thoughts: I couldn’t resist picking up this dress on Poshmark (after a lot of deliberation and a seller offer I couldn’t refuse) — floral prints, especially roses, on a blue background are irresistible to me. The fit of the dress is also quite amazing. Summer is basically over here, but I couldn’t resist one last hurrah.

Details: J. Crew shirt, Jessie vest, Ines de la Fressange x Uniqlo pants, Brave belt (all thrifted), J. Crew shoes (retail)

Thoughts: I initially tried this outfit with a shirt that has a large Peter Pan collar and it ended up feeling a bit too Lord Fauntleroy for me. A simple shirt proved to be a better fit. I love the look of vests paired with classic trousers and a button up shirt. I incorporated a more boho vibe here with the patchwork vest and tapestry earrings.

Details: Max Studio dress (thrifted), thrifted and upcycled jacket by Prairie Trail Goods

Thoughts: I am slowly saying goodbye to my summer wardrobe and switching over to fall/winter. This jacket will stay, though, I think. I just love it too much. Even if I only wear it around the house until next summer, I know it will continue to bring me joy. And a challenge too … figuring out how to style it with my fall wardrobe.

Details: Only & Sons shirt, AG jeans, Birkenstock shoes (all thrifted)

Thoughts: It might be bad timing, finding a pair of like-new Birkenstocks at the end of summer, but I’m not complaining. This was a style I didn’t already have, and I think it looks cool. I like in Birks in the summer, and have been wanting to add to my collection. The metallic silver is a nice neutral.

Details: En Saison top (thrifted), Susan Bristol skirt (Poshmark), turquoise necklace (Poshmark)

Thoughts: Saying goodbye to more summer pieces, like this patchwork skirt. I love it’s quirkiness, but I did find myself challenged to style it; luckily, this chambray top is a great match for it. The colour works and the romantic sleeves are a nice complement to the vibe of the skirt.

Details: Tommy Hilfiger shirt, Pilcro jeans, Alexander Wang shoes (all thrifted), Aerie bralette (retail), Anna Paola bag (consignment)

Thoughts: I learned this shirt wrap-tucking trick from Trinny Woodall, and I have to agree with her that it creates a more interesting visual effect than a traditional tuck. You do need an oversized shirt (and high waisted pants) to make it work. Luckily, this vintage-ish Hilfiger shirt is perfect. I did a bit of a looser tuck so a peek of green (from the bralette, which is really like a crop top) could show through.