Taking the Last Bite Out of Summer

{ Mini Lobster Roll }

Tuesday Shoesday

Summer is back with a vengeance, for at least another few days.

In so many ways, Labor Day is the end of summer. School is back in session, the summer people go back to their winter homes, the Cape becomes quiet again.

I love September and am looking forward to the onset of fall, but I can't help feeling the need to pack in as much summer in these next few days as possible.

So, for this final Tuesday Shoesday of Summer 2010,  the cutest flops to flip around in at a clambake rehearsal dinner, while getting mani/pedis, for some serious post-dinner dancing, the day-after brunch, or just  because:

{ find 'em on ebay }

Bachelorette Survival Kit

Just now recovering from an all-out crazy bachelorette party. (They are all crazy, I know, but this one was really off the charts. Really) We hit it up big in Provincetown, which is just about the awesome-est place ever for a bachelorette party. We did drinks, dinner, visited a few "specialty" stores, saw a drag show, tripped into more than a few bars... Obviously, this is the G-rated version of the night.

Lots of love to all the girls who planned this for our dear friend... And a special shout-out to the one who put together these little charmers:

Bachelorette Survival Kits

Wet Wipes, a stain pen, band aid, tissues, mints, chapstick, hair tie, nail file, a certain safety precaution in case anyone got frisky (no - not the bride) and a 'Get Out of Jail Free' card.

Relax

{ Completely Coastal }

The past few days I've been talking a lot with a mother of the bride, who is very anxious about her daughter's upcoming wedding. They are just about a week away and are furiously trying to tie up loose ends. It's all small things, really, but in the few days before your wedding, everything seems of such dire importance.

I've pointed them toward places to get a few of the things they still need to buy, made some suggestions on the timeline, helped track down a vendor or two.

But the most important thing I think I've told them is this: Relax. It's all going to be fine.

Did you know September is the busiest month for weddings on Cape Cod? Understandably so. The craziness of the tourist season has passed, but the weather is still great.  There's a lot of September brides out there, so I'll tell you all, too: Relax. It's all going to be fine.

Use Labor Day weekend, so fast approaching, to take time off of work -- the work of planning a wedding. Go on a little pre-honeymoon. Do the thing you've been meaning to do all summer but haven't had the time. Or sit your butt in chair and gaze out at the ocean.

And relax. It's all going to be fine.
 

Menswear: A Cape Cod Checklist

White button downs? Check.
Navy blue blazers? Check.
Nantucket red pants? Check.
Loafers without socks? Check.

 { via Peppermint Bliss }

This is menswear, Shoreside style.