Inspired By | Pale Pink Coats

WhatIWore: I can’t say I love getting ready in the winter (or taking outfit photos in sub freezing weather!!) but I am excited to move more of my closet back into rotation after our daughter is born. I’m in absolutely no rush to fit into a certain size, but it will be nice to button my coat again! I actually popped a button off my peacoat over the weekend. it’s getting pretty crowded up in here! 

That coat actually got me to thinking - my basic coats - the wool black and navy versions are styles I’ve had for years. I want to stress that I don’t think you need a new coat every year - and if you care for them well, you should be able to wear the same one for ten years (I’m getting close with my classic long black coat!). That said, I have been inspired by some pale pink versions lately, so I made up a little inspiration board in case I just happen to find one that’s just the right shade of blush. I really like the nubby textured fabrics too. Is it too much to make a birthday wish for a vintage version? We’ll see! In the meantime, I’ve tracked down some buy-now styles below. 

What I Wore | Pink & Stripes

WhatIWore: I don’t want to count my tulips before they bloom (they’re 5″ out of the ground already!!), but I think it’s safe to say spring is strongly on her way. Last Saturday was sunny and warm and we had family in town to celebrate a birthday. I’ve been seeing a lot of pale pink lately, which makes me super happy, because I still love my blush colored knit moto jacket I bought last fall. I paired it with one of my original striped tees (I also wore it last Saturday!) and a pair of skinny jeans and heels. 

When: February 27, 2016

What:
Shades: Zero UV
Tee: Gap, similar here
Pale Pink Jacket: Banana Republic, kind of similar here
Jeans: J.Crew (same style, different wash)
Coin Charm Bracelet: Self Made, DIY here
Nude Pumps: gift of Rockport from previous partnership (same style, different colors here)

Where: Lunch at King Dough with the fam

This outfit doesn’t have any new pieces, but the combination feels fresh to me! The tee, jeans and pumps are all classics and would look just as cute with another color moto jacket or even an army jacket. I mean, if I could only have one tee shirt - it would definitely be striped! (See 150 ways I’ve worn them here!) The pale pink is a color of the moment (I think at least) and this little jacket has inspired a lot of looks for me (scan my pink tab to see them all).

What I Wore | XOXO

WhatIWore: People! It’s tights weather!!! I knew when I wore this jacket and dress together that I’d definitely pair them up with black tights and booties when the time was right. Today is that day! 

Now that I’ve got much darker hair I feel a little… intimidating? Edgy? Two vigourous shampoos later (one with baking soda to try to pull out more color) and I still feel a little like I’m wearing someone else’s hair. Like I need to be wearing brass knuckles or something?! I just don’t feel like I look… sweet? To counter that, bring on the pale pink and ruffles! I also feel like the black legs balance out the very dark brown hair a tad too. The good news is that a) it’s just hair and b) it’s a fun challenge to work with something different for a while. It is, however, the last time I will go this dark (and it was only one shade darker than I normally go!!) 

When: October 4, 2015

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Pink Printed Ruffle Dress: Banana Republic (now on sale)
Jacket: Banana Republic
Ring: Old Navy, via gift card
Tights: We Love Colors
Booties: Rag + Bone

Since we’re in tights season… here’s a tip: Look on the package for ‘denier’ and try to find the highest possible number (I usually aim for 80, sometimes you can find 120). Also consider going a size up if up want really dark, opaque looking tights. I routinely by the L/XL for my height as well. I also know some gals swear by fleece lined tights for warmth and opacity! 

See Also: The jacket and dress together, and with other outfits.

What I Wore | Fall Floral

WhatIWore: Good morning! Apologies for the radio silence this week. Adam has been on the road a lot for Cardinal Spirits, so we just haven’t been able to snap daily photos in the morning. Anyway, here’s what I’m wearing today! I had planned on just taking Felix for a little stroller walk over to the coffee shop when a friend of mine texted and asked if we’d like to join for breakfast so that’s what we did instead. I switched to flats for my walk downtown, but I’ll wear the heels again tonight when Adam and I go out to dinner.

When: September 25, 2015

What:
Jacket: Banana Republic
Blouse: Tucker (older style)
Jeans: Rag + Bone
Bag: Vera Bradley, gift
Sunglasses: Prada (consigned at a major bargain! Story here)
Pumps: Rockport, gift

Where: Breakfast date with the kids, later for dinner out

See Also: This Jacket and this blouse here & here.

I did a big closet clean out a couple weekends ago and it seems like I’ve boiled my wardrobe down to fun tops, jeans and jackets plus dresses and a few other outliers. I love when the weather allows for layering… it’s just so easy to make a cute outfit by throwing on a cardigan on jacket.