What I Wore | The New Black & White

black and white outfit, retro inspired modern outfit, black button down, white skirt, what to wear with a white skirt, how to wear black and brown

black and white outfit, retro inspired modern outfit, black button down, white skirt, what to wear with a white skirt, how to wear black and brown

black and white outfit, retro inspired modern outfit, black button down, white skirt, what to wear with a white skirt, how to wear black and brown

black and white outfit, retro inspired modern outfit, black button down, white skirt, what to wear with a white skirt, how to wear black and brown

What I Wore on Instagram

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!

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What I Wore on Facebook

Get The Look | Modern Vintage

Jessica Quirk shows how to get the modern vintage look using easy to find basics

WhatIWore: Some outfits are trendy and some pass the test of time. I like to call this Modern Vintage because it’s an outfit that’s made of modern pieces (and sizes!) but has a timeless appeal to it.  I was scrolling through my archives and decided to see if it would be possible to recreate this look and found super similar options. 

Above: Chambray, Skirt, Shades (tort version of my current favorite pair), nude heels