Outfits Not Just Clothes

cardigan-Free People(similar here ), blouse-Gap(similar here ), joggers- Le Tote (similar here from Asos ), oxfords-Sole Society(similarish here ), watch-Michael Kors(similar here ) Trying to keep things light and breezy during these hot-sticky days. At first blush this OOTD may seem a bit basic. HUHEVER, if you look closer you'll see some subtle outfitting occurring: Exhibit A. the mesh vamps of these oxfords mirror the pattern of these joggers!  Exhibit B. this high-low hem cardigan is the perfect " third piece " over this shirt and pants.  Exhibit C. The overall vibe of this look is laidback chic, no? YES! I rest my case! 

vest-Mango(similarish here ), cardigan-Free People(similar here ), shirt- Gap Maternity , leggings- Old Navy Maternity , scarf- American Apparel , boots- H&M , necklace-Gifted Yes folks, I am expecting once again! #kellerbaby2018 You may recall the reveal of my 1st pregnancy back in 2015 here . This time I waited a tad longer because it's winter and I've been outfitting with looser silhouettes which don't lend themselves to showcasing the bump. My 1st time around, when it was Spring/Summer I wore more fitted pieces, hence the bump was more obvious.  But enough about my uterus business let's turn our attention to this maternity OOTD! First, I want to note my slick layering of a longer-length cardigan UNDER this collared and pocketed knit gilet. This layered combo is an unexpected outerwear alternative and the extended hems are great for a leggings look. Said leggings and striped shirt are maternity pieces, and the flat boo...

vest-Banana Republic(alternative option here ), dress-Free People(similar here ), slides-Old Navy(similar here ), necklace-Urban Outfitters(more options here ) I took a bit of a 4th of July hiatus from blogging last week, but we're back with another take on summer layers for this season. First, I love the dusty lavender paired with washed-out black, very chick, especially with the mix of hem lengths and overall drapey silhouette of this outfit.  In terms of layering, I'm actually wearing two dresses. The under-dress, which is from ModCloth , is more like a slip. I have featured these two pieces together before, several years ago in this post . And now that I'm reading through the copy of said post, I recall that both dresses are from ModCloth . But, the Free People option linked above is pretty sweet too!  This is a great look for dinner and drinks during the summer months, but I ended up wearing this ensemble for a very hot, humid, ...

blazer-J.Crew(similar here ), tee-Zara(similar here ), pants-Uniqlo(similarish here ), flats-Dr. Scholls(similarish here ), necklace-Gifted(similar here from Free People ) Here's another iteration of my workwear uniform (as seen here , here , and here )--shirt, pants, blazer, and flats rendered in a mix of patterns. It's a functional go-to and can be quite versatile depending on the mix of pieces. I love the prints here--stripes, birds, and polka dots the standard navy blazer really brings everything together with just enough polish for the office. 

cardi- Free People , dress- London Times via Le Tote , necklace-Gifted, boots-Zara(similar here ), bag-Nordstrom(similar here ), watch-Wenger(similar here )  Taking a break from my schoolboy-androgynous style with this boho midi-dress on loan from Le Tote . And, I have to say this frock is fairly flattering, no? I will admit to having a bit of help in the silhouette department from these shaping shorts . I've posted before about having no shame in one's shape-wear. But, of course not everyone is a fan, it comes down to how you feel comfortable, and what makes you feel good in what you wear. I for one am very pleased with the result of shape-wear for this dress in particular, but it's not something I'd advocate for daily wear by any means.