If you don’t mind shopping for cooler weather clothes now, this is a very good sale: here’s a James Perse jacket that would be a great for transitioning from summer to fall.

I like the trouser-like styling on these Frame jeans—right on trend.

I am so into the colors of the leopard print on this Veronica Beard jacket, and also the fact that it almost looks like a camo print.

A cashmere sweater from Vince in playful stripes.

These houndstooth pants are awfully snappy.

And these coated jeans give the illusion of leather at a fraction of the price.

A classic cable-knit sweater is such a good weekend piece.

A really easy, flattering dress you can wear now and layer with a cardigan, tights and boots later.

And finally: a waxed Barbour jacket, the likes of which rarely get marked down.

I worked in the magazine business for over two decades, so I never need to buy another canvas tote bag in my life, because they were always being given to me as gifts, or they were the bags in which gifts were delivered, and I’ve managed to hang on to quite a few.  I find them endlessly handy: for travel, of course, but also the greenmarket and the beach, among other places. I like the straightforwardness of this utility tote.

The fringe here is just the right amount of fun.

This matchy-clashy bag is very seventh-grade-art-teacher, but in a good way.

I like this one from Madewell because it’s a nice size for kicking around the city—big enough to accommodate a laptop, but not too big.

This Fjallraven specimen is on the smaller size too, and it comes in a number of good colors, though I’m partial to this olive drab.

This washed canvas number looks nicely broken-in, and the exterior pockets are satisfyingly deep.

Typically I don’t like logo-ed anything, but the white-on-off-white lettering on this A.P.C. bag is subtle enough to clear the bar.

I couldn’t resist this borderline silly plaid one.

This is big enough to function as a weekender, and I dig the separate bottom compartment for shoes or whatever.

You can’t beat this classic from Filson.

The multi-strap situation here makes this one ideal for travel.

This isn’t canvas, but it reminds me of much more expensive bags from Antonello, so I thought it was worth including.

This sturdy-looking camo number isn’t cheap, but it’s pretty perfect.

And finally, L.L. Bean’s Boat and Tote, which is such a good value, lasts forever, and is perfectly, timelessly chic.

I like the natural leather and crisscross straps here.

I know this Ulla Johnson sandal is a bit nuts, but I am similarly batty for the cool print on the fabric.

These are on the tough side, but are still nicely refined.

I’d wear this Madewell pair with a flowy sundress.

This raffia pair is pleasantly unexpected, and they’re pretty neutral so you could wear them with just about anything.

These have a bit of a platform, for those of you who—like me—can’t leave the house in a shoe that doesn’t provide a little bit of height.

Poppy pink is fun, and these are quite well-priced.

I really dig a print that’s heavy on pink and orange, which is a perfect summer color combination.

Metallics like this are so damned versatile.

I bought a pair on yellow sandals this year, and wear them constantly, and especially if I’m wearing all white or black, because then it really pops. I’d love to own this specimen as well.

This is kind of nerdy and orthopedic-looking, but that’s what I like about it. It also comes in several good colors.

A pair from Kork-Ease that I’m certain would be insanely comfortable, and I like the woven detail.

I’m a sucker for anything red lately, and these No. 6 huarache clog sandals are so nice and shiny.

The strap overload here is really chic.

These look like classed-up Birkenstocks.

I am very tempted by this because it is so simple yet really stylish at the same time.

Optic white looks fantastic with a deep red pedicure.

I bought a version of this K. Jacques sandal in Paris five years ago when I broke the strap of the shoes I’d been wearing that day in close proximity to their shop in the Marais, and I replaced them last year after I wore that pair into the ground. They’re about as sexy as a pair of flat sandals can get.

This is a dead ringer for a much pricier pair by Manolo Blahnik.

You don’t see a whole lot of sandals made of suede, which is too bad because I think it’s really elegant.

Need Supply has introduced a small-but-excellent line of sunglasses that all go for $98 a pop, but look like they cost a whole lot more. I’m especially enamored of this smoke grey pair.

I realized a while back that I can’t continue to shop at the pace I had gotten used to and expect to retain or accrue any savings whatsoever, so I’m trying really hard to be good. And for the most part, I have been. But this week tested my will in some meaningful ways, and I think I deserve a goddamned medal for not buying this truly quite perfect Nili Lotan denim blazer.

Or this bright yellow clutch, which I feel would make any outfit significantly cooler.

This phone case tempted me as well, with its excellent red and blue leopard print.

Retailers are starting to show fall clothes now if you can believe it, and mostly I’m not ready to look at any of it, but this Rachel Comey corduroy jacket is just so good.

These shiny bright red mules are a good height for walking, and would look as good with a dress as they would with jeans.

How adorable and comfortable-looking is this striped Teddy?

And finally, here’s something I might very well let myself purchase, as it costs a mere $50: a tee dress from Everlane with a generous side slit that adds a nice dose of sophistication, and the tiniest hint of sexiness.