forever frugal fridays

It's almost Labor Day, which means summer is almost over. Yes, it will still be hot for a good month at least, but Labor Day means I'll have to put away my seersucker and madras in exchange for more transitional colors. But I'll still wear white jeans (I'm a rebel like that). So here are a few end-of-summer pieces I'm loving...

Yes, another maxi dress. But this one is dark purple, a really hot color for fall. Might have to see if I can find it before we leave for our trip - would be great to travel in. Or, if you're really itching to start your fall shopping, this dress is a great find:

It has just enough of an a-line that it won't stick to your tights (very crucial, trust me).