What I Wore | October Tweed

WhatIWore: These photos really capture October to me. Not the warm, bright blue skies contrasting the red and orange leaves, but the gloomy and damp days that tell us winter is getting closer. I’ve been inspired lately by all of the English woolen tweeds I’ve seen in magazines and glad I bought this one in my normal size last year when I was pregnant with Bea (worn here and here). Today I layered it over a vest and pale chambray top and flared dark denim. Very Annie Hall in a way - especially with the hat! 

When: October 11, 2017

What:
Hat: Self Made (similar
Sunglasses: LOFT
Blazer: J.Crew (kinda similar)
Chambray: J.Crew
Vest: Lands’ End Canvas
Jeans: Frame
Boots: Frye

Where: Goodwill and Target with the kiddos

See Also: An inspiration board with more ways to wear a houndstooth blazer

PS. Buh bye blonde! I dyed my hair dark this morning! And I love it! Will post to Instagram!

What I Wore | Fine and Dandy

WhatIWore: Guys, I’m still crazy about these jeans! This is what I wore yesterday for an early morning work session and then errands around town with the kids. This is definitely on the short list for my most worn outfit combination - it’s so easy and still feels put together. The lighter chambray helps distance it from a cowboy tuxedo or whatever they’re calling denim on denim these days. I love all of these pieces because they’ll work with everything else in your closet too (see my guide to creating your core closet HERE).

When: Sept 27, 2017

What:
Shades: Karen Walker
Chambray: J.Crew (old)
Jacket: Old Navy (similar)
Jeans: Crafted by Lee
Booties: Clarks (gift from a previous partnership)

Where: Working at the Coffee Shop, ‘round town with my kiddos

If you were thinking about ordering these jeans, I still say go for it! At $24 you can’t lose! A note on sizing - I bought both the dark and light styles, both in a 4L (normal size) and the lighter wash did run smaller. These are only online, so I’d suggest getting two pair in different sizes and returning the ones to your local Target that doesn’t fit. Good luck! 

What I Wore | Old School

WhatIWore: Dang. I love this outfit. It’s the kind of thing that almost has a thrifted vibe and reminds me so much of my old school days shopping Beacon’s Closet in Brooklyn. And I say thrifted because it feels a little more creative - a little less off the mannequin that the outfits that seem to get pinned or complimented online. And I like that! 

This dress is a silhouette Old Navy puts out in different patterns over and over again (case in point - I’ve bought two other prints here and here). I like the white because it’s cute on it’s own but I also kind of like it for fall. It’s not a crisp blueish shade, but it’s not cream either. Just a good milky tone that looks pretty with black (I think it’ll look so cute with tights and a turtleneck too! 

The jacket was a splurge I bought during the Nordstrom sale and I foresee myself wearing it many ways over the next ten or twenty years! Now if it would be cool enough I could keep it on all day….

When: September 25, 2017

What:
Shades: Karen Walker
Dress: Old Navy (similar)
Jacket: Blank NYC
Belt: Vintage, thrifted
Booties: Rag + Bone Newbury 

Where: Bookstore with the kiddos

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