SSS, Day 1: Not quite fall

If you're visiting my blog for the first time because of Self-Stitched-September, WELCOME!  If you're a regular reader who comes here for sewing/knitting/jewelry content, you'll be seeing plenty of that in the coming weeks.  And if you're a regular reader who doesn't come here for sewing/knitting/jewelry content, don't worry, I promise not to make the blog all-clothes-and-accessories-all-the-time this month!

In my mind, September in Atlanta is kind of like its own season.  Call it not-quite-fall.  The weather might not be as hot as July and August, but daytime temps are still normally well into the 80s (30-ish celsius).  The difference is, by this point, I'm OVER it.  Tired of sweating while sitting still.  Tired of squinting into the humid haze.

As I mentioned last week, I'm trying to make SSS as different from Me-Made-June as possible, even though the weather is pretty similar.  Getting dressed at this time of year can be tricky, because I still need to be wearing hot weather clothes, but mentally, I've moved on to a cooler weather frame of mind.

So, September: Sleeves will still be short, but colors will be darker.  Necklines will still be open, but now they might show off darker, chunkier jewelry.  I'll still be wearing open-toed shoes most days, but my toenails might be painted Copper Penny than Sunkissed Glow.  Silk flower in my hair?  Maybe, but now it'll be a sunflower instead of a hibiscus.  The transition needs to be in the small details at this point, until it's time to break out the tights and sweaters!

• Top: Simplicity 2614
• Skirt: McCall's 4783 (out of print)
• Earrings: Me-made

Comments

[AsianCajuns Lar]

You are so right about our special September season! This morning was so delightfully cool that I threw all the windows open and gave the AC a much-needed rest, and now I'm sweltering in the mid-day heat.
I love the fact that you dress so seasonally. I was going to say I might try that in Scotland, but I think their seasons and rainy and cool, and ... rainy and cool.

[Camelia Crinoline]

Wow you get 30 degree celcius weather at the beginning of Fall. If we get 30 degree weather in Summer we think it's hot. Your blouse is pretty. I love the rich colours.