Outfits Not Just Clothes

 Another post in front(ish) of a river. This time the Allegheny with PNC Park in the background. Shooting downtown always yields striking pics. This is what I wore for the Mae Martin show The Possum at the Byham Theatre last week.  cardi / earrings --Amazon, turtle shell-Gap(more turtles here ), pants- Uniqlo , sunnies- Diff Eyewear , necklace-Slide Jewels(similar here ), bracelet / ring -Ana Luisa, tote- Handsome Podcast , sneaker-Cole Haan(more options here ) These pants are part of  "matching set" featured here . I love the idea of olive green with graphic black and white stripes, just feels so fresh, but easy. These leopard print sneakers stand out, while also being seamlessly part of the outfit.  My tote is from the Handsome Podcast which Mae is one of the co-host, but even if we weren't attending the show, I think the bag still works no matter the destination of the look. 

Now that school has started and the smells and feels of fall are on the horizon, I figured I give some pairs of shorts a final wear before storing away my summer gear. This pair of patterned shorts has made a few appearances on the blog back in 2020 and 2021 . For this outfit I've worn them in a transitional look styled with this roomy cardigan.  cardi-Gap(similar here ), shorts- Uniqlo , tank- T-Shirt Wholesaler , sunnies- Kate Spade , necklace- Ana Luisa , earrings- Wisteria Sky Boutique via Etsy(similar here ), tote- Handsome Podcast , sandals- Marc Fisher  Unfortunately the tote is no longer available, but there is still some fun merch from this podcast. Also, this cardi, is made from a sweatshirt-like material rather than a knit, which works great as a transitional piece and feels more durable. Posting this here on Friday the 13th has my last summer look. I'm going to kick-off my autumnal/spooky season in upcoming posts. Thanks for reading. 

The days have been hot and hazy here in Pittsburgh. We are currently experiencing a mild break, but there were many weeks in a row of hitting 90 degrees. High summer indeed! With this type of weather, comfort and function are key. It doesn't get more functional (or stylish) than this t-shirt and skirt combo.  tee- Universal Standard , skirt-Wildfang (more options here ), sunnies-Versace(more options here ), tote-Handsome(more merch here ), sandals-Target(similar here ) Yes, this skirt has adjustable buttons to cinch and loosen at the waist! Both the skirt and tee are from brands that deliver quality in the fabric department. Material is becoming more and more important for me, as I get older.  Especially with these high-heat summers synthetic fabrics just don't cut it. Give me linen and cotton that are easily washable and don't wear out or lose shape after a couple of laundry cycles.  And yes, I'm craving fall very hard and starting to plan my looks for when the leaves ...