Outfits Not Just Clothes

 God, I love a good jumpsuit! A good jumpsuit, is one that fits, flatters, is comfortable, and doesn't require dislocating a joint to get out of it to pee in a public restroom. I think this one checks all those boxes, plus it's making me look super chic!  Jumpsuit-- Banana Republic , sunglasses-- DIFF Eyewear , necklace- Ana Luisa , ring- Skelton Jewelry , bag-Crabtree & Evelyn(similar here ), wedges-Eileen Fisher via Nordstrom A very rare random dinner date saw this jumpsuit out on the town. Love how it effortlessly drapes, the low back, and of course pockets! I'm also loving how the straw bag and espadrille braid echo each other to provide some texture. Just a perfect (and chic) summer look! 

The countdown has begun for returning to an office space here after Labor Day. You may recall from my last post here , I've been styling different "Return to Work" looks for the first week back.  Here's a dress option, still deciding on the shoes... dress Vince Camuto via Nordstrom Rack , cardigan- Amazon Essentials , loafers-DSW(similar  here ), wedges- Eileen Fisher via Nordstrom Love that this dress has pockets and it's so easy to wear. She actually, hasn't been out of the house yet, so I'm excited to debut her. You know how there are some pieces that you want to have a good occasion to wear for the first time? I think this dress qualifies. What do we think, loafers or wedges? The cardigan is more of a functional choice, as I'm sure the AC will be pumping even after Labor Day. 

 I am returning to my office after Labor Day! I'll be working a hybrid schedule with Tue-Thurs at work and Monday and Friday at home. So for those three days in office I need to bring the LOOKS!!! Here's a potential first-week-back outfit.  blazer-Gap(similar here via Poshmark ), Tee- Universal Standard , pants-Boden(similar here ), loafers-Sole Society(similar here ) First blazer from Asos (similar here ). I love the colors here and the mix of a t-shirt with a blazer and trousers. I think the lavender/pink POPS the most and best captures the spirit I'm going for. I may switch out the silver loafers for the white sneakers featured in this post .  Also, here's the website of the artist that designed this tee Marylou Faure . Love her color aesthetic and celebratory rendering of the female form balancing lusciousness and power.  "Lusciousness & Power" will either be the name of my organic body products brand or the title of the graphic novel version of my co...

Summer just won't quit! Hazy days here this week. I'm keeping my bralette/crop top game going strong in this sports bra top, paired with shorts from this matching set . Actually, this top is also part of a set, matching up with the leggings in this post .   bra top- Gap , shorts-WildFang(similar here ), shoes- Native Shoes One of the tricks to getting the most out of coordinated tops and bottoms is by breaking them up to wear with other pieces. These shorts were purchased WAY back in 2016, and the bra top a recent buy this spring. Because they both feature the same tones of blues and pinks  they totally work together as  a cohesive outfit. 

Got out and about in the city here recently. We met up with some fully vaxxed friends at the Allegheny Overlook and got these shots on the walkway down to the river walk. There was a bit of brisk in the air this evening so I draped a white denim jacket over my shoulders, grabbed my fanny pack, and headed out for some very much needed socializing.  jacket /blouse-J.Crew(similar blouse here ), shorts / bag -Everlane, sunnies- Diff Eyewear , necklace- Ana Luisa , shoes- Marc Fisher There's a bit of a high-and-low mix going on with this OOTD. There's this silk blouse paired with denim, a high-waisted suiting short with a fanny pack, and in the background is beautiful greenery and road signs! I really love this look for a summer evening. It's comfortable, laidback, but still chic and fresh.