What I Wore | New Attitude

WhatIWore: Happy Monday, all! Well, first things first, let’s chat about my new ‘do! I was 100% sure I was going to say goodbye to the bright blonde, but I was still thinking of an even more dramatic change. I asked on my Instagram stories if I should do bangs and really didn’t think I’d go through with it… until I got so many suggestions pull the trigger. So I did! Ta da! 

I’m still rolling with my 70s Art Teacher vibe, but the cut also makes me feel a little indie Parisian, especially with red lipstick. With that in mind, stripes and high waisted jeans were my first outfit choice! The top is old and the jeans haven’t fit since before I had Felix!! 

Another note on the jeans - I actually cropped them and put on a new hem as well as taking in the leg below the knee for a more skinny fit (they were the Elizabeth style from imogene + willie). I’ve been wearing them non stop for the past week or so!

When: Sept 9, 2017

What:
Shades: Karen Walker
Lips: MAC in Chili
Tee: J.Crew (old)
Necklace: J.Crew 
Jeans: imogene + willie (these look pretty similar and on sale)
Jean Jacket: Old Navy (under $40!)

Where: Brunch at Cardinal Spirits

What I Wore | Romper!

WhatIWore: Hey guys! This is what I wore the day of the eclipse. Not necessarily an outfit to write home about, but we all gotta get dressed everyday. I found this romper (which I wore before my pregnancy with Bea was showing last summer) in an unpacked box (there are sooooo many of them!) and was thrilled to find it. I thought this newer necklace had a celestial vibe, so I paired that with the romper (which is nursing friendly but not in a super modest way if you get my drift).  

When: August 21, 2017

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Necklace: Halogen
Romper: Old Navy (from last year)
Sandals: gift of Clarks (these are kind of similar)

Where: Bookstore, Eclipse Watching!

What I Wore | Annie Hall

WhatIWore: Hey guys! My scholarly houndstooth jacket finally arrived at the end of last week! This is pretty close to the outfit I was imagining for my first wear (see my inspiration board here). I’m feeling major Annie Hall vibes this morning, which I never expected would work during pregnancy. I usually think of high waisted pants as a defining silhouette of the look, which obviously don’t work when you’re six months pregnant. That said, the combo of the blazer, the flares and neck scarf all come together just right!!  La-ti-da! 

The jacket is my regular size but the chambray and jeans are maternity pieces (the later was a gift of a Pea in the Pod - thanks guys!) I also sized down on this pair of flare/boot cut jeans and love the fit and length. Loving this brand so much that I will absolutely be treating myself to a postpartum pair when I return to my regular size (I’m in no rush though!) 

When: October 10, 2016

What:
Hat: Self Made
Shades: Cactus Flower
Silk Neck Scarf: Vintage
Chambray (maternity): Target
Blazer: J.Crew
Jeans: AG, a gift of A Pea in the Pod (regular sizes here)
Tote Bag: J.Crew
Boots: Clarks (in khaki suede), a gift of Zappos

Where: Coffee Shop 

Another thing I really like about this outfit is my own little formula I’ve attempted to do more of since coming up with it last winter. 

1. Something vintage 
   
2. Something handmade
   
3. Something I haven’t worn in a while
   

My vintage piece is the silk scarf (which I’ve also been tying to the handle of my handbag lately) and the handmade piece is my hat (here are some behind the scenes photos of making it, and another way I’ve styled it in the past). The last rule kinda of sort of works with my chambray and it’s something I can work on even more in the future (truthfully works best without the sartorial limits of pregnancy/nursing!!) 

Last but not least, I could use your feedback something from you guys. I have just enough buttons to update the ones that came with this blazer (they look like this). I used some brown shoe polish on them to darker them up and they’re the perfect shade of brown. The bright metallic buttons are a little flashy for me, but also stylistically work with this kind of tailored piece. The brown leather would too. So keep the brass or update to the leather? 

What I Wore | Crisp Morning

WhatIWore: Although it’ll end up being near 80 today, we slept with our windows open and woke up to 60 degrees. I am so desperate to be done with summer clothes - so I got dressed up for fall instead! Later I’ll probably change back into sandals and ditch the jacket (although it’s pretty light weight), but for now, it just feels good to wear dark colors. 

When: August 22, 2016

What:
Shades: Prada (majorly discounted at a second hand store)
Jacket: Old Navy
Necklace: ModCloth (old)
Dress: Target
Booties: Rag + Bone

Where: Where ever the day takes us! (library, park, grocery? woo hoo)

Guess what else? I’m halfway through my pregnancy! We found out the baby’s gender last week and will reveal either this week or next!