What I Wore | Sweater Vibes

WhatIWore: This little black skirt is such a workhorse in my closet! I bought it a couple of years ago at Target and it’s got a nice amount of stretch (I wore it for my early pregnancy too). Just because a piece is a bargain doesn’t mean you can’t wear it tons of ways! This time, I’m going to the far reaches of how edgy I can get (which admittedly isn’t that far), but I like the vibe that’s happening here. 

When: Late September

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Sweater: ModCloth
Skirt: Target (older style, similar here for under $40)
Bag: Coach
Booties: Rag + Bone

Where: Coffee Shop, Meetings

See Also: More Ways I’ve worn this LBS (little black skirt) I, II, III, IV, V, and VI

I’ve had a few comments on the size of my shades lately… I know they are big for my face!! Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O also wore sunglasses too big for their faces too! I know not everything I wear will please everyone, but that’s not the mission I’m on. Gotta wear what you love! And I love wearing super sized sunnies! 

What I Wore | Denim and Lace

WhatIWore: This is one of my favorite dresses! Like I mentioned last time I wore it, it almost looks like something you’d find at an antique shop or vintage store. This time, I flipped it back around and am wearing it as intended (earlier this summer I wore it backwards for easy nursing access). These days I’m spending mornings out of the house so I have a chance to wear more of my wardrobe that doesn’t need to be baby friendly. It feels really good to just wear something I want to wear and not worry about stains or feeding or any of that.

When: September 28, 2015

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Dress: ASOS (also worn here and here)
Jacket: Mavi (similar here)
Belt: Target 
Boots: Rag and Bone

Where: Coffee Shop work session

Why: I love the textures of the crocheted lace and denim next to each other. It’s sort of sweet, isn’t it? To toughen up the look I decided to go with black booties. They’re my go-to fall walking boot and over the past couple of years have been worn in perfectly. They were a major splurge (I decided to skip NYFW that year and justified the cost that way), but the quality has really held up. When it comes to things like boots, bags or jeans, I always say buy the best quality you can afford. And when you take care of your nice things, they can last a really long time. 

Another core closet piece I want to mention is my jean jacket, which I must have worn hundreds of times over the years. (Scroll through my gallery to see the different ways I’ve worn it!) Again - a quality jacket is just going to look better and better with time. I wish I still had my first ever denim jacket - a cK Calvin Klein number I blew almost all of my fall clothing budget on when I was in seventh or eighth grade. I hope to take good enough care of my favorite pieces that they last for the next twenty years and some day (fingers crossed I have a little girl someday) my daughter will be begging to borrow.