It's Kristen Nichols, senior editor at Who What Wear. I hope you're keeping your spirits up in this whirlwind year. While it isn't what we expected, I've been finding fun moments—whether it's watching old movies or getting in a little lighthearted fashion browsing online. If you also enjoy a shopping distraction, this is the email for you.

Right now, I have fall on my mind, so I've been on the lookout for some great transitional items. I tend to gravitate to pieces I know I'll have in my closet for years but still hit on the trends, so you'll find plenty of those here. That includes everything from chunky Chelsea boots and ribbed dresses to Bermuda shorts and padded-shoulder tees.

Enjoy my edit of fall shopping picks, and be sure to shoot us an email at thoughts@whowhatwear.com with your comments on what you'd like to see more of from us.