September Favorites 2024

As the days get shorter and the air becomes chillier, summer slowly slips away. Soon enough I’ll be swapping cutoffs for jeans and tanks for sweaters. What a bittersweet time of year. I love warm summer nights and beach weekends, but by early September I find myself craving the cozy qualities that come with fall. Here are my September favorites.

Listening To

"First Time" and "Jackie & Wilson" by Hozier

I LOVE Hozier. His voice is poetic goodness and stays that way even as he explores heartbreak, love, and sacrifice. Nothing is sugarcoated which brings a sort of refreshing perspective to the love song scene. Dying to see this man live.

Summer's Over by TV Girl & Jordana

This is one of my favorite albums of all time. TV Girl has a way of blending intoxicating beats with retro samples from 1960s media, giving homage to the new and the old. Jordana's heavenly vocals compliment the bedroom pop beats that TV Girl has refined over the years.

My favorites are "Better in the Dark", "Sweet to Dream", and "Summer's Over". I will be listening to this album all season long.

"Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star

This Mazzy Star song is a melancholy classic. The instrumental and vocals pair with such ease, creating a dreamy listening experience. My Papa loves this song, which gives me a reason to love it even more.

Reading

Tell me Lies by Carola Lovering

Tell Me Lies is a coming of age story that follows Baird College students Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco as they navigate a relationship full of betrayal, death of a friend, and a world of coverups. I found myself rooting for Lucy one moment and then wanting to yell at her the next. The storyline is thrilling and juicy, leaving readers wanting more after each chapter.

While the characters may be difficult to relate to (hopefully), they each have unique development throughout the story.

Plus, this novel is now a series on Hulu!

Watching

20th Century Women directed by Mike Mills

In 1979 Santa Barbara, Dorothea Fields finds herself navigating the challenges of raising her teenage son, Jamie, in a rapidly changing world. As cultural shifts and rebellion sweep society, Dorothea enlists the help of two women in her life to guide Jamie through the complexities of growing up.

This film feels incredibly authentic, making it easy to fall in love with the characters and their evolving journeys. The cast delivers standout performances, with Annette Bening offering an especially captivating portrayal. If you get the chance, watch this film—you won’t be disappointed!

Wearing: The unexpected Red Theory

There is an interior design theory that states if you add red to a room, no matter how big or small, the room immediately looks better. I believe this to be true within the world of fashion as well. Red is bold and sexy, timeless.

Courrèges Scuba leather biker jacket

Yes, this jacket is thousands of dollars, but a girl can dream. I'm a firm believer that a leather jacket can elevate any outfit.

Free People Ride Or Die Engineer Boots

I adore these boots. A sleek mid-calf boot is the perfect addition for any wardrobe - especially if you're thinking about a capsule wardrobe. It is not only versatile, but also the best substitution for uncomfortable heels.