There are more cold than warm days this month but that isn't stopping anyone from heading to the river. Even on the cusp of brisk Fall months, the river is as captivating as ever.

At the beginning of summer, I had the opportunity to jump on a call with Francesca Kennedy, the founder of IX Style. I was moved by her powerhouse entrepreneurship and commitment to women.

IX Style is a sustainable fashion brand that helps provide clean water resources for children and jobs for women with a focus in Guatemala.

I literally have been living in these sandals all summer, wearing to them to the river, the restaurant where I moonlight a couple nights a week (which is hard on shoes) and all around town. I can't begin to count on both hands and toes, how many compliments I get and how amazingly durable they are.

I will be buying a pair for any winter getaways to the beach.