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Boots of Red, Still Winter

 We had a few days of very sweet, yet allergy-inducing tastes of spring but it's still winter and the weather can be fickle. While the official start of spring equinox is on the horizon, we all know here in Pittsburgh that days can turn chilly far into May.  Here's a wintery outfit that may be pulled out a few more times before I change over my wardrobe for warmer days.  pants-J.Crew(similar here ), sweater-Nordstrom Rack(similar here ), pull-on pants-Banana Republic Factory (similar here and here ), hat- KIN Apparel , sunnies-- Diff Eyewear , boots-Nordstrom(similar here )   Some may think the whole "pop of color" styling is outdated, or even cringe. But these red boots last seen here  enliven this navy and grey outfit. The fair isle sweater speaks to the winter we are transitioning out of while the punchy boots are stepping towards (pun intended) the coming fresh spring ahead.  Also, the "Mama" bracelet was made by my oldest! 👧💗
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Tone-on-Tone Leather

It's a new year, a new month, a new season, but the same coat as seen my last two posts, here and here . I'm usually pretty dormant between Christmas and the end of January as the weather can be untenable, but here lately we've had a warmish streak. So here's the first outfit of 2026! hat--??? but here's something similar from Wooly Bear Knits ,  coat--Nordstrom(similar here ), dress--Anthropologie(similar here ), turtleneck-- Cuddl Duds , loafers--Madewell(similar here ), necklace--Banana Republic(similar here ) I've worn and posted this almost exact look about two years ago here . In fact this outfit was my first posting of the new 2024 year, I guess I'm becoming predictable, but in my last post I was questioning my style mojo, so returning to a look I know works and makes feel like I'm wearing an outfit, not just clothes can be kind of grounding, a reset of sorts.  

Is This An Outfit?

I don't know friends, is this even an outfit or just clothes? I think the holiday stress, cold weather, and just general malaise has worn down this outfitter into a woman who is just wearing clothes... can it be real? You make the call.      coat-Nordstrom(similar here ), vest-LL Bean(similar here ) dress- Universal Standard , sunnies-Versace(more options here ), tired necklace-J.Crew Factory(similar here ), necklace/bracelets-- Slide Jewels, bag- Herschel , boots- DSW Individually all of these pieces feel stylish. The sweater dress is a neutral basic, but still relatively chic. The coat is a classic wardrobe staple (featured here and here ). The vest is a quality item that provides interesting layers and textures. The jewelry provides polish, while the boots are fun, trending, and provide a contrasting aesthetic to the overall look. The bag I will admit doesn't feel "right" I thought maybe it works color-wise with the coat (perhaps in a more casual look). I just do...