A pouch to transport you.

I've been on the hunt for a pretty pouch, and this one from Scout & Catalogue might be it. Mostly because it's beautiful and handcrafted with materials sourced from Canada (the studio is in Vancouver), but also in some small part because the founder said this on her Etsy shop about her wares: We strive to make pieces that remind you of afternoons at secret beaches, sun kissed skin, and all day siestas.

Organic jeans for fall

When I wanted a pair of just-for-hanging-around dark wash denim shorts that fit perfectly, I cut up my Gap skinny ankle jeans because I didn’t want to buy a new summer something in late August. But now my favorite jeans are no more, and I’ll need a new pair once the weather cools off. I think I’m ready to spend on my first pair of organic jeans, and I like these ones from Eileen Fisher. The leg looks just right, and they have absolutely zero detailing. Plus, they’re manufactured in the USA, so I know whoever made them earned a living wage and wasn't sitting in a sweatshop. Eileen, here I come!

Adorable summer dress

Summer's technically almost over, though here in Austin we'll be feeling the heat well into October. I'm tempted to get one of these Weekender dresses from SweetCycle Apparel (the off-white color is so pretty!). They're handmade in Chattanooga, Tennessee, from fabric end rolls that have been discarded by bigger designers. I wouldn't feel overdressed to wear one during the day while I worked at home, and I'd still look good to go out to dinner.