This That These: Sweater Round-Up

Sweater Love 

I have been dreaming about these lovely sweaters for a while now, even though the weather here in Southern California is confused.  It's Autumn, by the way!  Just making sure you know that, So. Cal.  It's sunny, bright and warm here still-which I love and appreciate.  However, I wouldn't mind a stormy cool day here and there.  I enjoy layering up & became quite the master at it when I lived in San Francisco, so I would relish in a chance to put those spiffy skills to use.  

These sweaters are the perfect Fall companion, right as rain (see what I did there) paired with skinny jeans and ankle boots for our version of Fall in Ventura.  No need for scarves or beanies.  Just an easy light sweater to throw on once the temps dip a bit.  I am particularly smitten with that vintage pink polka-dotted one!  Time to choose a cozy sweater or two to enjoy the Fall season in! 

♥

Check my Pinterest for more stylish sweaters! 

A Few Things...

A Few Fall Things (click here for item details)

Just a few lovely things to make you cozy...

xo, Benicia 

Covetable Things 03: Chunky Blues

This That These 2 (click here for item details)



It rained on and off all day yesterday-eeeeep!  Felt like September ushered in a little fall preview for us.  All I wanted to do was drink hot tea, cozy up on the couch in my chunky cardigan and watch a  John Hughes film.  You too!?  What a coincidence!  I can never decide which season I love most-summer or fall?  But, luckily I live by the ocean so it never really goes to the extreme either way and I can enjoy pretty mild weather all year long.  This makes dressing pretty easy.  Although I do crave the desert heat of where I grew up sometimes as well as crisper air in autumn.

So, my go-to styling for fall while living by the beach looks like the above.  No heavy wool coats, mittens or fuzzy scarves.  More like a chic Kurt Cobain, a la that rad checkered cardigan from Topshop!  Simple, no fuss tomboy inspired styling-that's me.  And, in a color palette that's a bit more subdued for me; less brights, more royal blues, charcoal, midnight, mustard yellow, rusty reds & oranges and creams.  

Cozy and comfy.  A good pair of broken in boyfriend cuffed jeans, fun socks to wear with a sturdy pair of boots, a soft vintage tee and a whimsical canvas tote bag are my favs.  This outfit is perfect for a weekend spent walking the dog, making soup and snuggling with the ones you love as the days get shorter and a bit chillier.  

What are your favorite fall go-to items?  Are you missing summer already?  The spirit of summer will always be missed, as the moon turns a somber bluish and the warm sun dips quickly behind green hills.  

Covetable Things 001

1. Polka Dot Denim

2.Thief & Bandit Baby Leggings

3. Blackbird and the Owl coin purse

4. Aqua & Poppy Red Printed Scarf

5. Oana Befort Print

6. Creeper Loafers from Topshop