What I Wore | Black & Grey

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WhatIWore: Some days you just want to wear black, ya know? Not in a head to toe kind of way, but just because it seems to be the easiest option. At least, that’s what I thought to myself as I was picking out what to wear this morning.  I rarely do an entire look en noir, and mix it up through shoes and accessories. In today’s case, I stayed neutral but still let my bag and boots pop a bit.

I’ve been eagerly waiting to wear this new Coach Chelsea Crossbody (a gift of Zappos, thanks guys!) on the blog. I love my totes and bigger bags, but there’s something really handy about having that long cross body strap when you’re running errands or corralling a little one. I’ve also mentioned that this season I’ve moved away from buying black bags and into different colored leather. I chose this shade of gray because a) I don’t have anything like it and b) because it’s neutral enough to wear with everything. A win win!  

When: October 7, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Blouse: A Pea in the Pod
Jeans: AG maternity leggings, a gift of A Pea in the Pod
Boots: Halogen, via Nordstrom
Bag: Coach, ‘Chelsea’ Crossbody, a gift of Zappos

Where: Coffee Shop (with Felix!) and errands

What I Wore | Autumn Light

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WhatIWore: The next few months are my personal favorite for getting dressed. I love layers, sweaters, jeans and boots but its still nice to be able to go bare ankled or push your sleeves up. In short - it’s comfortable! I’ve actually been wearing a version of this outfit a lot over the past week! My mother-in-law gave me the sweater, the jeans are maternity and the boots are new from Clarks, thanks to a gift card from Zappos (thank you!)

When: September 21, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Sweater: Destination Maternity
Jeans: Jessica Simpson via Destination Maternity
Booties: Clarks, gift of Zappos
Tote Bag: J.Crew

Where: Starbucks for a Pumpkin Spiced Latte!!!

Last week I told you guys that I do a lot of online shopping and I think almost all of my shoes were purchased online, which is a little strange considering the fit is so important! I always look for sites that have multiple views (front, side, back, angled, top down) and a good return policy just in case (today’s post sponsor, Zappos, has both!!) I like wearing cute things, but I will not suffer for the sake of fashion, especially when it comes to footwear.  After wearing my Clarks sandals almost every day for two summer straight (these guys), I knew this low heeled desert boot would be super comfortable. So far, so good! I also chose a color (Khaki Suede) that I don’t already have in my closet - it’s not quite grey and it’s not carmel or chocolate brown either. Next time I think I’ll pair them with flared jeans, an olive jacket and a fall hat. 

What I Wore | Something Blue

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WhatIWore: Hello fancy lady! Don’t you look dressed up today? For most of the summer I spent my time at the park or library with my son and wore a lot of practical and low key outfits. Now that I’m back to a routine of working out of the house half days, I really like being able to get a little more dressed up (heels + glam bag, dress).

Speaking of getting dressed, when I recently cleaned out my closet I realized that almost evertyhing I have was either bought online, vintage or self made. When you live in a small town, shopping for special items can be super limited. This neck of the woods is pretty casual, so many of my investment pieces (handbags, boots, jeans, winter coats) are usually purchased online.

One of my latest online finds is my new purse from Coach - this one was a gift from the fine folks at Zappos (although it was up to me to pick it out!) If you’ve shopped with them before you probably love the quick (free!) shipping and easy (also free!!) returns, which is crucial when you’re shopping online. I hate getting nailed with a $10 return shipping fee when something doesn’t fit right or just isn’t what I expected. 

That said, this one is a keeper! I chose the Pebbled Leather Coach Swagger 27 in Navy. I love the dark inky blue hue (unlike anything anything else in my closet) and the color and quality of the hardware. Today I’m carrying it by the handles, but it also has a cross body strap which I use a lot when I’m with my son and need free hands. 

I’ve bought a lot of small Coach bags (like this black one or this brown one) over the years and get so much good out of them… and this lil guy will be equally wearable! I think it looks ladylike with this striped rib knit dress (non-maternity) and heels, but wouldn’t it be great with jeans, a striped tee and boots (maybe like this?) What would you pair it with?

When: September 14, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Lipstick: JAM from Bite Beauty
Dress: ModCloth
Charm Bracelet: Self Made (DIY here)
Handbag: Coach, gift from Zappos
Heels: gift from Rockport in 2015

Where: DONUTS! (and working on my laptop)