Savoring the End of Summer: Golden Light and Gentle Details

Written By Manon Clerc

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There’s a sweetness to late summer that feels different from any other time of year. The air softens, the light turns golden, and suddenly each detail feels worth noticing: a breeze through the garden, the way flowers lean toward the sun, the warmth of a woven bag against your hand.

One afternoon, I wandered slowly through local gardens, savoring what’s left of summer. No rush, no to-do list. Just small details that remind me how beauty often hides in the quietest of places…

Romanticizing the Everyday

I reached for a simple white blouse and light denim, nothing complicated, but sometimes simplicity is what feels most true. As the sun fell through the trees, the gold of my jewelry caught the light, and the woven textures felt like little reminders of the season.

The jewelry in particular felt special that day. I wore two pieces from Agapée, one of my favorite French jewelry brands: their delicate rose ring and matching rose studs. I’ve been wearing them for months now, and the quality remains just as beautiful as the first day: no tarnish, no fading, only that soft golden glow.! The rose has always carried personal meaning for me, and in Agapée’s designs, it becomes more than a motif. It feels like a keepsake, a treasure I can wear every day! If you’re curious about this French brand and the story behind the rose, I shared more about it here!

It wasn’t about creating the perfect outfit. It was about how everything came together in that moment: the cotton blouse, the light denim, the shimmer of gold, the woven straw. Pieces that mirrored the garden’s stillness and helped me feel present in it.

The Outfit: End-of-Summer Details

You can find all the details, sizing and links below:

  • Blouse: Wearing a size Small in this white cotton blouse from Zara with delicate lace. Light and airy enough for warm afternoons, yet structured enough to carry into fall with a sweater layered on top.

  • Denim: Relaxed, cropped light-wash jeans that ground the look in timeless ease. I’m wearing a size 27 in the Curvy Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Crop by Madewell. These jeans have been my go-to all summer, and I’m excited to style them this fall with cozy sweaters and boots.

  • Jewelry: Agapée rose studs and matching rose ring (Size L, worn on my middle finger), quiet golden details that hold personal meaning and a timeless glow. Paired with Gorjana hoops and a dainty diamond ring for an added layer of everyday elegance.

  • Bag: A woven summer staple from Zara, still just right for garden walks and café stops.

  • Shoes: Wearing a size 7 (TTS) in the Sézane espadrille flats, the perfect balance between summer’s breathability and autumn’s polish.

What This Day Reminded Me

It reminded me that the beauty of summer is in its simplicity, and that those details don’t have to fade with the season.

That style doesn’t need to be loud to feel powerful. It can be quiet, intentional, and deeply personal.

And that the most timeless outfits are the ones that evolve with you, carrying little pieces of one season into the next.

As the air cools, I’ll layer a sweater over this blouse, swap sandals for loafers or boots, and let these golden details shine year-round. It’s not about leaving summer behind, but about welcoming fall with the same ease and joy!

A Note to You

If you’re feeling that in-between pull of seasons, remember it’s not about reinventing everything in your wardrobe. It’s about adapting with intention. A favorite blouse layered under a knit. Woven textures that pair beautifully with autumn leather. Jewelry that glows just as well in golden sunlight as it does in crisp fall air!

Style is both how you look and how you feel stepping into a new season. The best part is carrying those details you love forward, letting them evolve with you!

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With Amour,

M.

Manon Clerc
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