Sir Cardinal on the dogwood outside my window.
Another quite warm day, high of 80-ish Farenheit. I could wish for a little more snap in the air, but there it is. Here's my office, bathed in morning sun:
This morning I'm hand-washing some clothes to hang out --- this warm sunny weather does come in handy --- in preparation for next week's packing. I'm still trying to settle on a carry-on travel capsule for weather that will be not that cold, but not hot, either. Weather in Milwaukee Tuesday and Wednesday: mid-70s. Weather in South Bend Thursday to Sunday: high 50s, low 60s, so some actual autumn weather. Lows at night in the 40s, Farenheit.
Pretty sure my capsule will include
*Wool& Marine Blue Fiona
*Wool& Pacific Brooklyn
*Wool& Teal Fiona (probably)
*at least one linen dress, but I'm not sure which one
*magenta cashmere blazer cardigan
*merino coat cardigan
*green corduroy blazer
*Earth Shoe Mary Janes, Birk Papillios, Tari boots
*several pairs of merino tights & black cashmere footless tights
Can I get it all in without checking a bag? We shall see.
Meanwhile:
Odds and ends today, but also work on this presentation. It's getting there, but I need to make sure it's coming into actual clear focus.
Wearing:
*Wool& Fiona dress (M) in Teal, bought November 2022, last worn October 8. Total wears this year to date: 18
*Secondhand Eileen Fisher merino cardigan coat (while it's cool), bought August 2024.
*Secondhand Birkenstock Mayaris, bought in April, worn constantly.
Basic, no-frills outfit for a Saturday, but I do love this dress. I am really seriously considering selling both my Willow dresses, because I like this dress shape, with a defined waist, a lot better than I do the swing silhouette at this stage, and I think I'd prefer to have these as my options for wear.
Anyway. Better go hang my laundry and get ready to take the dog out.