Outfits Not Just Clothes

 Hello Friends! Since we are in the dark depths of winter, which prohibits good outfitting shooting, I figured instead of struggling to get good pics in waning light, rain, and freezing temps, I'd go back into the archives for another "one dress years apart" post, as I did here .  First up, from a post back in September of 2018 This dress from Target was my way back into workwear after my second baby. These bangs were meant to be a style refresh, again upon returning to work, but in the end, they just became bothersome. Here I'm seeing myself covering up with leggings (most likely as shapewear) and a long cardigan. There's a lot of accessorizing going on with the big belt, necklace, and sunnies. The VANS are pure comfort.  About three years later in this post . Belted the dress again, but went for more delicate jewelry and coordinated by footwear from Born with this bag from Shiraleah . This feels more fresh, more carefree, not as weighted down. Went back to r...

 We are a little over a week away from the official start of fall and I am itching to bust out chunky knits, flannels, boots, and denim.  But before we settle in for autumn, here's another take on this summer dress, last seen in this post , paired with a different type of sweater.  dress-Universal Standard(more options here ), cardi- Banana Republic Factory , sunnies- Kate Spade , necklaces-Mejuri(more options here ), belt-Gap(more options here ), bag-Shiraleah(similar here ), shoes-Born(similar here ),  In this version we have the same dress, but dressed up a bit with a sleek cardigan, belt, bag, and sandals. I can definitely see this dress transition into fall/winter with a turtleneck and boots. Which is your favorite, above belted and beige or here tone-on-tone? 

 When IS a jumpsuit just a jumpsuit?.... Never! A good jumpsuit is EVERYTHING. Preference on "good". An ill-fitting, pulling-at-all-the-wrong-places, contortionist-required jumpsuit or romper is the worst. The worst, obviously after war, famine, and drought. Here I'm living the last few days of school-free summer in this chambray beauty.  jumpsuit/necklace-Banana Republic(more options here and here ), sunnies-Ralph Lauren(similar here ), bracelet- BaYou With Love , bag--Shiraleah(similar here ) , shoes-Born(similar here ) I've mostly worn this jumpsuit as "overalls" as seen here , here , and here . This sunny summer day, I went with the throw-it-on-and-go approach, pairing this one-piece with gold jewelry and neutral accessories. 

 It's been an interesting transition from spring to summer. Since my last post my oldest graduated kindergarten, we took a major family trip out west to Colorado, my youngest turned 4, I hit a workplace milestone, and my husband and I celebrated 19 years of marriage! (I know I don't look old enough to be married for so long 😉) For that anniversary dinner I wore this outfit!  dress-- DVF via Rent the Runway , necklace--Benevolence(similar here ), bracelet- Bayou With Love , bag-- Shiraleah , shoes-Born(similar here ), rings--Mejuri(more here ), mask-- MaskC And now some wild windy hair pics for fun!