Weekly Reading Roundup: Labor Day Sales and More

Here are some of the pieces I'm coveting from all the Labor Day sales: the Ramona Italian Leather Dress from Club Monaco, the Colorblock Soft Blazer from Banana Republic, Enzo Angiolini's Samendra Cheetah Spot Calf Hair Platform Pump from Nordstrom and the Pierre Hardy Colorblock Leather Wedge Sandals from The Outnet.

Labor Day weekend is one of those bittersweet times of the year. I love having a long three-day weekend, but it also signals the unofficial end of summer. No more barbecues, pool parties and city festivals. The days will soon get cooler and shorter. But to ease that transition into fall, here are a slew of Labor Day sales as well as some interesting reading that will distract you.

Lookbook: Striped Dress and Gold Sandals Elevate Casual to Polished

Dress: Banana Republic; cardigan: Banana Republic (sold out, but similar here); sandals: J. Crew; purse: Coach; bracelet and tassel necklace: vintage from Portobello Market in London; and ring: Belle Noel (old, but similar one here)

When it gets hot and humid, I tend to get a little lazy and revert to ripped denim cutoffs, a slouchy T-shirt and flip flops. This time I wanted to be a bit more polished as I headed out to a barbecue. I opted for a striped halter sheath dress in a flowy, breathable fabric and gold sandals that was every bit as comfortable as shorts and a T-shirt. I added in a crossbody bag, a white cardigan (just in case the party moves indoors or the weather suddenly shifts) and a few fun gold pieces to create a casual and simple yet polished look for the weekend. 

How do you elevate your weekend looks in the summer when heat is a factor?