From Summer’s Glow to Autumn’s First Breeze: A Founder’s Note

A Special Note from Our Founder

Every so often, I like to step away from product launches and style tips to share something a little more personal—a glimpse into the season, the moments I’m savoring, and what’s on the horizon for Joyasol.

This is one of those notes. A pause in the busyness to reflect, connect, and invite you behind the scenes of what we’re creating and dreaming up next.

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From Summer’s Glow to Autumn’s First Breeze

Every year, I fall in love with this moment—the sweet overlap between summer’s golden light and autumn’s first cool breeze.

Lately, I’ve been soaking in these final days with my kids before they head back to school—late-night strolls, a glass of wine (or two) on the patio, and weekend farmers markets overflowing with peaches, figs, and the freshest in-season finds. It’s the season where my days are still touched by summer’s ease, but the evenings whisper that change is coming.

For me, this is the time to slow down, to savor what’s left, and to welcome what’s ahead. It’s also when I find myself reaching for pieces that can move between seasons with ease. This year, that’s been my Paisley Sneakers—light enough for August strolls, yet classic enough to pair with my first fall layers.

4 Things We’re Carrying With Us Through the End of Summer

As the seasons shift, I’m holding onto a few essentials—both tangible and intangible—that I want to carry with me into the early days of fall:

1. Golden Hour Rituals
Those lingering, amber-lit evenings are too precious to rush through. Whether it’s a slow walk through the neighborhood or watching the sun set from the patio, I want to keep that unhurried, just-one-more-minute feeling.

2. Farmers Market Abundance
From late-summer peaches to the first autumn figs, these simple pleasures connect me to the season in a way nothing else can. I plan to keep filling my tote with fresh finds long after the last tomato is gone.

3. Effortless, Season-Spanning Style
Pieces like the Paisley Sneaker remind me that the right essentials don’t just fit a season—they move with you through them. The goal: fewer, better pieces that feel right whether you’re in sandals or sweaters.

4. Making Space for Connection
Summer always seems to bring more spontaneous get-togethers, conversations that stretch late into the night, and moments where the phone stays in the bag. I want to carry that openness into the months ahead, even as schedules tighten.

Giving Back & Looking Ahead

This summer, we were proud to donate over 200 pairs of Joyasols to Soles4Souls, helping communities in need around the world and turning our shoes into economic opportunity. Knowing that something we’ve made with such care can create opportunity and dignity for others means everything. Learn more about how we give back here.

And we’re just getting started. Behind the scenes, we’re working on exciting new additions to our collection—and planning a trip to Portugal this fall to visit our partners, see production in action, and bring back fresh inspiration.

Help Shape the Future of Joyasol

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Thank you for walking this journey with me—from summer’s golden hour to autumn’s first light.

With love and gratitude,
Christina
Founder, Joyasol

P.S. Want to learn more about Christina's story, check it out here!