What I Wore | Chambray Floral

WhatIWore: This morning I asked Felix ‘What should mommy wear today?” to which he replied “Blue!” and then “Jean!” Ok then! I’ve actually wanted to wear this high waisted bell bottomed pair so I paired it with a dress (worn as a top) and an olive green jacket. Eventually I lost the jacket and traded the jeans for shorts, but this made for a nice spring morning outfit. I love that these embroidered tops and dresses are having a moment, but you could easily replicate this outfit with a tee shirt underneath instead. 

When: April 25, 2016

What:
Shades: Target
Dress (as top): hand-me-down
Jacket: Old Navy (similar here)
Jeans: Frame Denim
Scarf: Vintage
Sandals: gift courtesy of Rockport from last summer

Where: Working at the coffee shop, running errands

Although I really dislike the idea of a capsule wardrobe (too limiting for me!) I do like a core closet, or pieces that can be worn with the majority of your other pieces. Two examples for me are great jeans and this olive jacket, like in today’s post. Here are three more ways each that I’ve worn them.

What I Wore | Bandana Blues

WhatIWore: After getting inspired by all of the cool girls wearing bandanas, I finally decided to go for it myself. I picked this cotton number up at Joann’s for under three bucks and I know as it gets washed and worn it’ll become even softer and lightly faded. I initially had the knot and tails in front, but felt a little too much like a train conductor, so I twisted that part to the back. I like it! Truthfully though, I was a little self conscious until I opened up the photos and thought to myself… ok! That looks good! Read on for how I modified this chambray too! 

When: April 26, 2016

What:
Shades: Target
Bandana: Joann Fabrics
Chambray (mine is altered): J.Crew (very similar here)
Jeans: Point Sur for J.Crew, and 30% off with code SCORE
Sandals: House of Harlow (older style)
Bag: Frye
Ring: Cactus Flower

Where: Hanging/Working at the Hopscotch

Wearing my Point Sur high button fly jeans again. I actually went ahead and bought the culotte pair too (they’re $75 off!) and I hope they look cool too. Another thing worth noticing on this outfit are the pockets on my chambray. When I was nursing and bustier, the flaps just made that area too bulky… so I used my seam ripper and took them off. I like the resulting darker fabric showing and now it’s much better for layering.  A simple update anyone can do (with patience! don’t rip a hold in your shirt!) for a customized look. 

What I Wore | Basic + Bold

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WhatIWore: Y’all know I love my denim. Whether it’s a pair of jeans, a jacket or a chambray shirt or dress - my closet is packed with it (see my core closet here). Today I’m going as simple as it gets - a light weight chambray popover dress that I bought years ago when I lived in Brooklyn. I keep it in my closet year round, but it gets the most play in the spring and summer months. I especially like wearing it with something that has a bold handcrafted look (like this belt way back in 2011).  Just the other day I saw a big feature on what they call ‘global eclectic’ while online window shopping (links above) and it made me think of this piece (which I bought at a boutique in Asheville a couple of years ago. So today I’m wear what I think is a perfect mix of basic plus bold. 

When: April 19, 2016

What:
Shades: Target
Dress: Brooklyn Industries (similar versions here and here)
Bag: from a little boutique, no label (see similar options above)
Sandals: gift courtesy of Clark’s last summer

Where: Rainbow Bakery to work on my laptop

See Also: How I styled this bag with another basic outfit back when I was pregnant in 2014! 

What I Wore | Beach Baby

WhatIWore: You guys! I’m so excited to share my first ever completely self made head to toe outfit! Our beach days have been foggy, but this morning it was a great backdrop for my little chambray play suit and self made hat and espadrille shoes. Pattern details below!

When: March 15, 2016

What:
Hat: Stars and Field (e-mail me to pre-order this style!)
Bra Top: Simplicity 1426, View A
Shorts: Papercut Patterns, ‘Rite of Spring’
Shoes: Self Made (see details in this post)

Where: Anna Maria Island Beach

I chose to make a coordinating play suit using a dark chambray fabric and only needed a yard and a half (with enough to spare to make a matching band for my hat). This fabric is so fun to sew with… as were the patterns I used today!

Sometimes I can be so cheap at the fabric store. I waited for ages for this pattern to go on sale, missed it, and then went back and forth paying full (40% off but still expensive) price. In the end I was in a hurry and wanted to make it for this trip so I just bought it.. but I’m glad I did. It was so much fun to sew and went really quickly. I added a little contrasting white piping to coordinate with the shorts. Let me tell you more about those… 

I’ve made the shorts once before (seen here) and they’re such a breeze to stitch up. I think next time I’ll want to use a fabric with a little more body because these soft chambray shorts got a little more wrinkled with normal wear than I’d prefer. No matter - they’re still cute! 

On the accessory side of things I decided last minute to make myself a larger brim sun hat for this trip. I cut my wire a bit smaller than the natural brim to pull it in and give it a vintage look. I didn’t tack down the chambray band I made so perhaps later this summer I’ll sway with a scarf or another piece of fabric.

And the shoes! The shoes guys! I made shoes!! I’m most proud of these puppies and they’re so comfortable. I actually don’t like sandals at the beach and these kept the sand out nicely. Read more about how I made them (and links to supplies for you to make your own, here)