I guess when I said “summer wind down”, I took myself a little too seriously and took a few weeks off of writing.

Just when I think the fall has arrived and I get to wear boots and layer my clothes, the weather turns warm again.

The best boots are riding boots. You can wear them casually, or dressed up, and right now, you can find them at great prices…

1. Nine West, Cheryl Boot, $134.25 in brown or black

2. AWOL Leather Riding Boot, $149.00 in black or brown

Blah, my bank account status has really inhibited on my shopping lately. I’m trying to be good and save for the holidays, but every now and again, a good deal comes up that I can’t overlook!

The good news is, if you have the resources, now is a great time to find great deals on summer clothes as fall lines land in stores. And many of these styles can be rolled over into winter with a little layering and creativity.

 For example: You could pair this Anthropologie Skirt ($39.95)

with these boots from Steve Madden ($44.99)

with a Lace-Trimmed Tank from J. Jill ($24.50)

with this Motorcycle Jacket from Forever 21 ($29.80)

and you’re set.
Just throw on a pair of dark brown tights for extra warmth and you’re ready for fall!

I love modcloth.com because the site has funky items to buy, at pretty good prices. They are always updating with new items.

Here are a few items I am trying desperately to avoid buying…

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1. Birdsong Tunic, $39.99
2. Tellteal Tunic, $29.99
3. Blueberry Tea Dress, $33.74
4. Moroccan Sun Dress, $44.99
5. Darjeeling Express Flats, $34.99
6. Fruit Cocktail Wedges, $39.99
7. Scottish Stroll Skimmers, $26.24

MAC has a great deal that won’t be around forever. Three separate brush sets that range from Beginner to Advanced with five brushes in each set. With each set comes a full size MAC makeup bag and a fantastic brush case to keep all your goodies in great shape. When one considers that one MAC brush can run up to  nearly $50, the set is a steal at $45! It is an in-store promotion so go into your nearest Macy’s, Nordstrom, or MAC store before the promotion is gone!

Maybe I am behind the times but a friend emailed me this site today.

All you do is mark the brands, size, type of items and the site will email you, as often as you’d like, sales on the items.

I love it!