Shifting into fall...

It's a huge dilemma, people: do I fall into fall in the middle of July? Or do I hold out?

I think the problem is twofold: 1. There are so many cute new fall items out there. 2. I will not be able to wear said cute items for probably another 4 months. Sad story, but true for us Southerners. However, if I will be shopping, I ought to be shopping fall since my summer closet is pretty filled to the brim.

With these considerations in mind, I will trek to my local Nordstrom today to see what I can see of the Anniversary sale. Here's what I'll be shopping (lest the 106 degree temps make me faint):

Sanctuary Peace cargos, on sale for $78.90 (and believe you me, that ugly belt will be promptly removed.)

Lily White Banded Skirt, on sale for $17.90 (!)

Nick and Mo Ruffle Jacket, on sale for $39.90 (I am a little worried I'll be sized out of this.)

Hue Cords leggings, on sale for $21.90 (looks cozy!)

And, because Shopbop is like crack, I also bought this pretty little fall piece last night:

Alice + Olivia Wrap Around Cardi

My Memorial Day weekend in photos (sorta)

Hope everyone had a very nice Memorial Day weekend and celebrated accordingly. :)  Me? I had a blast, and I even took a few photos from our journey to Gruene, as promised. Nothing exciting... just a little flavor of our day-trip...

Ok, this isn't Gruene, this is West, Texas, home of the yummiest kolaches in Texas. This place is in nowheresville right off I-35, but everyone who road-trips down to central Texas should be well aware of this eponymous stop.

Just a few shots of the Bier Garten in Gruene, at which we consumed some tasty bevvies, including this here Bellini (which was delicious!) :

Gotta love this: the floors of Gruene Hall are patched with old 70's Texas license plates... and p.s. this pool table has an obvious slant to the right. It's ok, you play with the slant :) 

Lone Star beer! Prolly only found in Texas, since... umm... it's not the best. But I like it.

The other pool time we enjoyed... 

What's a visit to central Texas without some good ole' Texas cuisine? The Gristmill may be really touristy, but the chicken fried steak sure is yummy. Anyone out there not sure what this is? I remember my first chicken fried steak experience when I moved to Dallas many moons ago. :) Also, the side dish was called "Gruene" beans. hehe.

As for Sunday... well, no pictures from Sunday. I spent most of that day in the pool in a martini/sangria-induced-coma. A nice way to spend it, I'd say! :)  My sunburn would probably argue otherwise. Youchers. (positive side: the 3/4ths Italian in me will cause me to brown up in a day or two, so I really shouldn't complain here.)