Outfits Not Just Clothes

 This outfit is not my normal aesthetic, but one I have fun deploying on occasion. Folks I give you "hippy middle-school art teacher"! 🖌🎨 cardigan-Zara(similarish here ), turtleneck- Gap , skirt- Thriftique , boots-DSW(similar here ), necklace- Shanga There's definite drama with the closure of this cardigan, and the fringe on this skirt is giving me all sorts of boho, organic market, kiln, handmade jewelry vibes. Speaking of handmade jewelry, this necklace was a gift from dear friend that she picked up on her trip to Tanzania. It's from an organization called Shanga which is " a social enterprise, which employs people with disabilities to create unique and high-quality handmade jewelry, glassware and homewares incorporating recycled materials." And now some Lily Tomlin a Frankie pics from Grace & Frankie  which inspired this look, along with my middle-school art teacher! 

 This winter just won't quit! I've been staying cozy indoors in fleece-lined leggings and oversized sweaters.  But we were able earlier this week to venture out of doors for another sweater weather OOTD! These boots have definitely seen a LOT of action this season! sweater- Mango , dress- Amazon , headband- Anthropologie , necklaces- Benevolence LA & Merjui , watch- Wenger , ring- Merjuri , boots-Sorel(similar here ), leggings- Athleivate In this post I styled this cozy comfy sweater with jeans, a pea coat, and fedora.  But as you can see the snow is melting and  I've layered this fringed beauty over a maxi-dress and deployed a headband.  It's been over a year since I've had a hair cut and I've somewhat embraced the longer length, but mostly I find myself piling my hair into a messy bun. Love how this headband gives it more of a "done" feel.  Another thing I love about this outfit is of course, the pockets, and also the subtle drama that comes wi...

 Picked up the nubby, cozy, cuddly knit with a wonderful fringed split side hem!  hat- Nordstro m, coat-H&M(similar here ), sweater- Mango , jeans- Levi's , necklace/ring-Thrifted, ring- Mejuri , boots-Sorel(similar her e), lip- Loreal Paris Jeans and a sweater is a simple go-to winter look, but this statement knit with the side split hemmed in fringe gives this OOTD a twist. I leaned into that twist with a fedora, some thrifted costume jewelry, and a dark lip. What you don't see is the full layer of a leggings-- Girlfriend Collective , and a bodysuit- Gap  underneath the sweater and jeans for extra insulation during the chilly days. Normally, I'd wear a heavier coat and a knit cap in the snow, but for photos and for the sake of outfitting, I donned this pea coat and jaunty hat, both of which I've had forever(seen here and here ).  It's been cold and snowy and mostly grey here in Pittsburgh, but spring is 43 days away and my husband got his first vaccine shot a...