On a whim in the mist of my summer vacation I longed for a bit of window shopping. Old habits die hard was my rationale as my head asked me if I were crazy. 'Shopping on vacation at the beach' it declared. 'A bit insane to want ot walk on concrete for a few hours. Something wrong with sand and sea?' Nothing I answered.' But you know me. We're going.' Fall's on its way. I'll need stuff. Why shouldn't I go see what's new out there.
The sea and sky are in full bloom of summer as I leave to go shopping. Although there aren't many stores in the area the few that are here are fun. And lucky me dreamy fall stuff were already on the racks.. Calypso is here and it's one of my favs' They had just gotten a September shipment of soft cashmere cardigans and ponchos and their Gypsy print dresses were layered with an army green lightweight puffer that could almost look like a caplet. My heart skipped a few beats. The saleswomen in their cool Calypso looks were just as excited about the new merch. Not throwing caution to the wind I brought a sweetly printed linen shirt on sale. 'Smart girl 'my head said. Little did it know I was going to keep on shopping. A vintage leather bag from an old shop in town and two more, adorable, couldn't resist, beach style coverups from a great little shop called Marie Effifel camd next. She had oversized cashmere pullovers screaming my name. Not yet but soon I thought. I had dinner plans on the beach that evening and these coverups were too cute to pass up. Plus they were on sale. I didnt go looking for them but they found me. They could not have been anymore perfect. And I brought one pretty dress I did need for an upcoming family reunion. That is the main reason I 'had' to go shopping anyway. Mission accomplished. Went out for one thing came back with more than intended. What's a girl to do? When love strikes it strikes. This was love. And for today it was enough.
I did walk out dreaming of the September Issue. In my mind I am dressed in noveau noveau whatever walking through falling leaves or on windy beaches. l love what I brought. I do. No regrets. My checking account on the other hand..... But for the rest of the day I'm going to love where I am. Beautiful beaches. Sundrenched paths and shady tree tops. September Issue and sweater weather Fall will come soon enough.