What I Wore | Mini Me

WhatIWore: One of my favorite parts of getting dressed are the many ways to combine each piece in my closet to make new looks. Example - this aqua and cream sweater looked really cute tucked in with high waisted jeans here, but I love how it layers over my suede mini skirt too. And speaking of that skirt - here’s how it looked with a different sweater a few weeks ago. 

When: September 22, 2017

What:
Shades: Karen Walker
Sweater: ModCloth (on sale for $16!!!)
Jean Jacket: Anthropologie (older)
Necklace: Madewell (similar)
Suede Skirt: Thrifted (similar)
Sandals: Clarks (gift of the company from a few years ago)

What I Wore | Like a Cloud

WhatIWore: One of the big benefits to documenting my daily outfit for the past 9.5+ years is easy access to hundreds of ideas on days when I’m not sure what to wear. This outfit is a good example! I had forgotten about the combo, but saw it pop up on Pinterest recently! In fact, I actually wore it a year ago yesterday. Luckily the tops work with the baby bump and I’ve just switched out to maternity jeans. Equally lucky - this poncho style sweater is still in stock!! 

When: October 26, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker
Turtleneck: J.Crew
Poncho Sweater: ModCloth
Jeans: AG, a gift of A Pea in the Pod (regular sizes here)
Boots: Frye (older style)

Where: Coffee Shop

What I Wore | The New Black & White

WhatIWore: Minus the bright mint dress I wore last weekend, and a few vintage pieces here and there, I’ve been in a neutral mood with my spring closet. But neutral doesn’t have to be boring! I picked up this simple sleeveless black button down at Target over the weekend. It’s one of those silhouette that feels very retro to me - so I styled it with a circle skirt! Accessory wise, I went with brown - a combination I’ve done quite a bit in the past! Overall, I just love this kind of outfit.  In a way, it represents who I used to be and who I’m becoming. I’m not sure I can explain it much more than that, but I’ve definitely felt a shift in personal style, career ambitions and how those interact with motherhood. I just feel different than I did two or three or ten years ago and I can see it reflected in how I dress. All good changes if you ask me!

When: May 1, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’ in crazy tort
Blouse: Target
Necklace: Global Gifts
Skirt: Modcloth (older style, kind of similar options here and here)
Belt: thrifted
Sandals: gift courtesy of Clark’s from last summer

Where: Out with my boys!

What I Wore | The Sound of Music

         

WhatIWore: We did something so great this weekend - we went to a sing-a-long viewing of The Sound of Music. I remember  watching it on tv around Christmas time when I was a little girl and it’s one of those movies I’ve pretty much memorized word for word. Saturday was my first time seeing it on the big screen and what a difference! I had chills and teared up so many times! It was also Felix’s first time in a movie theatre and he did great, but we only stayed for the first hour and a half.

I wanted to look Christmasy but it was nearly 70s degrees out! I opted for something that slightly references a 1950s winter look - the small fair isle sweater, full skirt and booties. I think it’s because of all of the old school holiday movies, but I always want to dress in vintage or retro styles during this time of year.

When: December 12, 2015

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Northern Lights’
Sweater: J.Crew Factory
Purse: kate spade new york, gift
Skirt: ModCloth
Booties: Rockport, gift (and 20% for WIW readers!)

Where: Seeing the Sound of Music at the IU Cinema