wave hi to fall

Now that we’ve successfully sidestepped a tsunami (phew!), it feels only right to focus on something far less stressful—like fashion. A quick trip to the Apple Store at the mall yesterday turned into a full-blown browse-a-thon. I found myself drifting in and out of shops, where knits were already making a strong appearance—and everywhere, autumn shades of brown and orange. Fall is clearly creeping in, and it’s not even August yet! So what does a summer-loving girl to do? This morning, I turned to Net-A-Porter’s Pre-Fall Edit—a stellar, makes-sense selection that's prepping me (stylishly, sensibly) for the chillier, shorter-day reality ahead. It’s full of pieces that don’t scream "summer's over" but whisper "it’s okay to layer again." Think soft tailoring, rich color palettes, and transitional staples that work just as well now as they will in October. There are major pieces like this Loewe peplum jacket, this brown suede Rohe skirt, and the tasseled Isabel Marant bag, above, that will temper the sting of a 50-degree day. But also everyday essentials that will keep one beach bum moving forward till spring: these Aeyde suede ballet flats, this Kallmeyer chiffon skirt, and these most excellent TWP wide-leg pants. Check it out for yourself here.