Barring a freak late season heat wave, this week was the last with shorts worthy weather for me this year. It’s finally cooling down to normal fall temperatures, and so I’m packing away all my summer items. Sayonara summer!
Sweater thanks to Two Bees
J.Crew shorts
Hermes bracelet
Hermes bag (similar – that I love!)
Stuart Weitzman sandals (similar)
For the seasonal transition I have been wearing this little cashmere tunic from Two Bees Cashmere. I adore the grosgrain embroidery and I love, love thin cashmere for layering. J.Crew used to be my go to brand for their “featherweight” cashmere, but lately I’ve found it to be prone to holes and pilling. Boo! So far this tunic has been perfect but I’ll be putting together a more comprehensive review of cashmere brands later.
I get asked for Silicon Valley restaurant recommendations a lot, so today I wanted to share one of my favorite restaurants since I was little – Osteria. It’s a very charming little Italian restaurant right off of the University Avenue area in Palo Alto, so you can easily walk around downtown after.
I’ve been getting the same dish every single time for at least ten years – the Linguine Con Vongole (linguine with clams). Osteria hand makes all their pasta and they bring out this dish piping hot, with fresh parmesan added after to your taste. I always pack up in a box what I can’t finish, and the restaurant usually tucks away a new loaf of bread in the bag so I can use it to inelegantly lap up any of the remaining sauce the next day. Make reservations – it gets crowded – and enjoy!
That cashmere piece is so pretty.
Thank you!
I love that cashmere top, Katherine. And that pasta looks delicious!
xo, alison*elle
Very pretty and still in shorts, I can’t believe it.
I always get the same dishes, I never want to ‘risk’ my dinner.
You’re so lucky you can still wear shorts! Love the detail on your top.
Have a fab weekend Hun xoxo
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That pasta looks delicious! I’m happy California is cooling down! It rained here yesterday
Have a great weekend Katherine!
Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll be sure to stop by next time I’m back home to grab a bite there. My friends and I are at this point where we always don’t know where to go anymore and we end up at Crepevine, our “default” place.
Thats such a pretty Cashmere! and you are wearing shorts! Im jealous.. we are out with the boots and all.
It is way cooler today…shorts season is over for me now too
Love your sweater! You look so effortless chic and polished! I’m also looking for lightweight sweater for the season. I’m interested in buying your sweater. Hope you can write a more detailed reviews on this one
Thanks for the heads up on the J.Crew cashmere :s At $218 a shirt (up here) I would have hoped for something less prone to accelerated wear. I’m not surprised actually, my first J. Crew purchase (a t-shirt) developed a hole in the shoulder seam after the first couple washes. I had much higher hopes for their clothing
Do you have any go to cashmere brands that you would recommend?
Hi Cassie, yes I do! I have a bunch, I’m going to try to write up a post this weekend. J.Crew regular cashmere I think is better than their featherweight at least (the featherweight is much thinner). Thanks for your comment!
Another huge cashmere fan here! , winter is certainly creeping in, Elle x
Your outfit looks great! I’m not a vongole fan but the pasta looks so delicious. xo
LUXESSED
I just think how lucky you are that you could wear shorts practically 8 months of the year. I remember watching the Olympics opening ceremony outside with hundreds of the locals. We all froze into icicles when the temperature dropped by nightfall. Yup, in summer!!
I love the detailing on your cashmere top. And your GP….love!
Osteria sounds really good, I will check it out once of these days! Thanks for the rec..
What a perfect sweater! My holy grail is cashmere that doesn’t pill….still searching though Loro Piana’s ribbed / cabled sweaters come close.
The pasta looks so tasty!!
Hey Kat, I am so envious you still get to wear shorts! We are already getting very chilly and I can no longer bare my legs without stockings or long socks lol
Such wonderful sweater, love the details!
A cashmere tunic! How luxurious!
You look lovely in it!
Cheers~
Wei
I always feel so sad when I have to pack away my summer stuff. It means the next 6 months are going to be cold and rainy!! Love the details on your cashmere sweater and thanks for the restaurant recommendation. I’ll be sure to try it the next time I’m visiting
Your tunic is beautiful!
Mmm, that looks yummy
And I love love love your GP!
Best,
Carin