What I Wore | Parisienne

                       

WhatIWore: I wasn’t really sure of this outfit when I stepped out the door, but looking at it now - I like it! Weirdly I think what makes it work is how I did my bangs off to the side a bit. Looks a little parisienne, non? 

This is the sweater I blogged about a couple of weeks ago. Ever the perfectionist (I’m working on lightening up, promise), I went back and ripped out the hem so I could fix how I binded off (in a rib pattern to provide more stretch). I opted to leave the sleeves intact but to wet them and pop the entire sweater in the dryer. I actually think I could probably try that again with a little higher heat and let it shrink up even more. That said, the fit is still nice if not a little roomy in some places (sleeves, neckline), but that’s alright with me.

When: October 19, 2015

What:
Lipstick: NARS Red Lizard
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’ in crazy tort
Neckscarf: vintage (men’s pocket squares can work too!)
Sweater: Self made (more info here, cute options here)
Leather Jacket: Tracy Reese (similar)
Jeans: Frame ‘Le Flare’ Highrise

Where: Coffee Shop and Errands

What I Wore | Gamine

WhatIWore: Happy Tuesday everyone! I’m just getting back into the swing of things after a weekend in Nashville (photos to come!) In a bit of a sleep deprived haze I had no idea what to wear this morning until I came back to my inspiration board from last week (and a pile of freshly washed striped tees). French chic = easy chic, so that’s a simple win for me.

If you’re in the midst of a heat wave like me you probably also feel sick of this hot weather and ready to break out your fall clothes. I just don’t want to wear summer stuff for that much longer. The good thing about pieces like a little black skirt and striped tee is that they work just as well for fall as they do warmer weather so I don’t feel too out of season. I know that’s a little convoluted, but whatever. Labor Day may have come and gone, but techinically it’s still summer! 

When: September 8, 2015

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Tee: J.Crew (more options here)
Skirt: Target (Similar)
Scarf: Vintage
Sandals: Target
Bag: Vera Bradley, gift

Where: Coffee Shop work session