Outfits Not Just Clothes

coat-H&M(more options here ), turtleneck- Le Tote , pants-Zara(similar here ), sneakers- Vans , necklace-Jewel Mint, watch-Michael Kors(similar here )  The last time I featured faux-leather trousers was back in April 2019 here , and previous to that, all the way back in January 2018(!!!) in this post .  In between those posts I had a baby and have gone through various body transitions and weight fluctuations, which is all part of having a female body that produces children, right?   So, here we are in a new year with a new season approaching and I've treated myself to a new pair of faux-leather pants! For this OOTD I paired them with a striped turtleneck, plaid overcoat, and some well-worn Vans.  Turtlenecks are on trend this season, which makes sense as they are a key garment for combating cold weather and easy to layer. This plaid coat acted as a blazer for an edgy take on workwear.  If you fi...

cardigan-Gap(similarish here ), dress- Amazon , necklace-J.Crew(more options here ), ring-Jewel Mint(similar here via Poshmark ), kicks- Zara , sunnies- Target This OOTD is an amalgamation of functional needs wrapped up(pun intended) in what I hope are fashionable choices. First, it's still hot AF here in Pittsburgh in OCTOBER(!!!!). So, I needed something lightweight, but not too skimpy for the office. I went with this polka-dot maxi sundress last seen here , and styled it with a wrap-cardi for work appropriate coverage. Then accessorized with fashion sneakers, a statement necklace, and my go-to polka-dot sunnies. It's a bit of a hodge podge of items, but overall I think it's a fun look. Or, who knows...? This unending summer weather has really put me through the ringer. I have so few options that fit, are comfortable, are appropriate, and are nursing-friendly here in this heat and humidity. I broke down some of my outfitting/b...

blazer-J.Crew(similar here ), shirt-Anthropologie(similar here ), pants-Uniqlo(similar here ), flats- Gap I'll readily admit that I don't really feel like myself without my personal style. Lately my style has been wavering (at least in my own estimation) as my body is still transitioning/settling after having baby #2. Not being able to fit into my clothes, especially workwear, has given my self esteem quite a blow, which you can read more about here .  Also, what the F is happening with my hair?  Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that I only feel good about myself when I look a certain way. OR, that I need to look a certain way in order to have self worth. What I'm saying that I'm currently in the midst of negotiating a new sense of myself(what with motherhood and getting older in general) and how I want/can reflect/express that in my personal style.  Speaking of which, this OOTD is yet another iteration of m...

shirt-Wildfang(similar here ), leggings- Old Navy , sneakers- Converse , sunnies-Target(similar here ) I'm want to talk about my body. It's been through A LOT in the past few years, what we having two children and the biological and weight fluctuations that go along with all of that. I'm amazed at what my body has accomplished, but at the same time I'm also disgusted by the state it's in. I'm not in great shape, both physically, and in terms of my sense of self. I know there is no return to how things used to be, pre-babies, but I haven't found the new version of myself that feels right. I want to be body positive and love myself, but the current state of this body does not match with how I perceive myself. I know, it all sounds very vague and existential, but this heady stuff is wrapped up in a physical form that feels disconnected. This disconnection is front and center with this OOTD. A androgynous-style shirt paired with mate...