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Travel Inspiration: Verdon Gorge, France

Happy Sunday friends! I like to spend Sundays drawing inspiration for the next week ahead and this shade of blue (as seen in the Verdon Gorge, France) feels like the quintessential hue of Summer. A color that I’ll have to symbolically wave goodbye to soon. Ahead – a few things that are helping ease that particular summertime sadness…

– These shiny little black loafers feel all sorts of back to school. You know, without those pesky classes.

– Speaking of back to school, did anyone else absolutely live for new supplies? I may have to pick up this pretty journal for planning Fall jaunts and journeys. And if a freshly sharpened pencil is your thing – there’s an entire store here in New York devoted to the world of #2’s and beyond. I can’t wait to stop by for a few monogrammed ones (they make them on the spot!) for my desk.

Wave Hill in Riverdale is on my list for weekend day trips in September. Anywhere you’re planning on heading to? I’m always looking to add new places to my itinerary.

– Denim is everywhere in every iteration this Fall (I’m particularly loving this pair and this jacket) – The Zoe Report dubs their top 5 moments in denim history.

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