Fall has arrived here in Southern California
(at least on the calendar)andI am ever so grateful to once again do our family tradition ofApple Picking in Glen Oak!
I have written many times by now of our
family Labor Day traditionHERE, HERE and HERE.
They have always been reflective posts
on the seasons of our family at the time.
This year I am beginning my post with what I chose to Wear.
Apple Picking with my family is something I look forward to every yearand I know I enjoy it even more with an outfit I am excited to wear!So I spent the week beforelooking for some new perfect fall pieces to wearapple picking!
I also knew I didn't want to spend more than $100 to fluff up my fall apple picking outfitso I must say I was absolutely tickled when I found three new pieces at Targetthat made for some perfect fall wardrobe fluffing!
I found a fabulous maxi fringed voile kimonoa faux furry vest anda voile sleeveless dressall three for under $100!
I layered my new pieces with my dark wash skinny jeansand
a new fall ensemble had begun!
My felted floppy hat matched the Boho vibe this outfit was channeling!
Which made for the perfect occasion to pull out my bold and chunkycharm bracelet!
This outfit worked perfectlybecause depending on the weather for apple pickingit could layer up or down!
One tip I always have for apple pickingsome type of closed toe shoe
it's dusty in an orchard.Preferably some type of boot variation.I finished off my outfitwith a sued ankle boot.
Our apple picking weather ended up to be quite warmso the voile dress and jeanswas perfect for pickingand for lunch afterward I just added the fringed kimono back on!
I can tell how much our family dynamics have settledand what a good place we are all inby the sheer fact that this post started with a wardrobe component.
With my children's teen years behind them(with my youngest heading towards his 20th birthday next year)they are all in the process of building lives of their ownall three with loves of their own.
Wedding preparations are going full force here for next May's nuptials!Ellis and Elliotboth are deep into their careersand living their dream in downtown San Diegoin a fabulous new urban locationwhere they can walk to workand appreciate all the vibrant energy the city has to offer!
College and work are in full force for HunterandI couldn't be prouder of the relationship he and Megan have.
I am always so happy and gratefulwhen these four join Jeff and I for our annual Apple picking!
This year my heart is happyas I embrace the coming chapters and
new seasonsin our family history.
Now I can finally seean empty nestis a transition into the next good to come.My heart is full as I look forward to my childrencelebrating the loves of their livesand eventually starting families of their own.
The last few years have felt like seasons of changethat can come in the midst of stormy weatherbutI am finally to a vantage pointwhere I can see and welcome all the new seasons in our family.
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life
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