Outfits Not Just Clothes

jacket- J.Crew , sweater-Banana Republic(similar here ), pants- Gap Factory , necklace-Chloe + Isabel(available here via Poshmark ), flats- Dr. Scholl's , bracelet-Gifted(available here via Signals ), ring-Jewel Mint(available here via Poshmark )  There's just something about a denim jacket that feels so right for early fall. I don't know if it's reminiscent of adolescent back-to-school days, or the rustic feel of denim that plays into the woodsy wishes of autumn, but for whatever jean jacket=fall in my style book! Going with white denim flips that script a bit, since white is a warm weather color, however with summer like temperatures lasting until October, a white jean jacket is a great transitional piece that straddles both seasons, sartorially speaking.  The crocheted yoke of this sweater top also bridges the divide between summer and fall, while these leopard flats are right on trend. Plus, you can't go ...

\ dress- French Connection via Le Tote , blouse-Urban Outfitters(sort of similar here ), belt-Gap Outlet(more belts here ), shoes-Jcrew Factory(similar here ), necklace- Duro Olowu fro JCP , bracelet- Le Tote  Part of me thinks this dress would have been more dynamic without the blouse and an open-toed heel, but even though it's spring, things are still on the chilly side. And of course sometimes I can't help myself when it comes to layering.  I like the unexpected contrast of the sportier dress with the more formal ladylike blouse to create a retro silhouette.  Would have orange tights been too much?  

coat-Mikkat Market(similar here ), dress/belt-Gap Outlet(similar here and sort of here ), shirt-Gap(similar here ), tights/socks/boots-Target(similar here , here , and here ), gloves/hat-Jcrew Factory(more here ), necklaces-Bauble Bar(similar here ) I sported this sweater dress with a purple coat here . I wasn't feeling the color matchy-matchiness of that look so I decided to take the stripe pattern and go with it. Hence, this coat and these socks peaking out. The coat and dress line up so unexpectedly, that's what makes this outfit for me.  And the belt in a coordinated hue with the dress also acts like a stripe.  I feel that outfitting, at least for the blog pics, will be dictated by my coat choice for the next few days, if not weeks, if not months! Hopefully things won't get repetitive or stale for you.  Stay warm out there folks! 

Yes, I got a bit burnt over the weekend. The sheer neckline gives this dress a bit of extra breeziness. dress/necklace/bracelet- Le Tote , belt-Gap Outlet(sort of similar here ), heels- Nine West Yes, another belted Le Tote dress for the office. You may recall the last one here . The offerings in each Le Tote package are getting better and better AND are taking some of the thinking out of what to wear to work on a steamy/hot/humid Monday.  It's July folks and I'm seeking a cooler climate so Mr. Keller and I are off to the Northwest today for a much needed vaca. Hopefully I'll be able to recover from my sunburn and walk around outside without my makeup sweating off onto my t-shirt. You think I'm joking? Well there's a reason we didn't take pictures of my outfit for Sunday at the I Made it Market in South Side Works .  So, the blog will be a bit sporadic over the next week and a half, but I will try and document the va...

    Those gold bits are lion heads!!!   I love the defined shoulders of this top, it add portion and interest.          Leopard booties coming at you!     top-Zara(sort of similar here ), dress-Asos(similar here ), belt-Gap Outlet(more belts here ), necklace-Anthropologie(similar here ), bracelet- Jewel Mint , ring- Le Tote , booties-Loehman's(sort of similar here ) From Androgyny Drama on Thursday to Feline Ferocity on Friday.  This outfit came together quite spontaneously.  I wasn't sure what I wanted to wear to work last Friday. I saw this dress in my closet and it had been a while since I last wore it.  You may recall from this post , that it has cutouts so I definitely needed to cover that up for the office. Tried a regular V-neck sweater, but wasn't feeling it, then I stumbled upon this shirt and from there things feel into place.  I love all the feline touches here....