Outfits Not Just Clothes

For most folks, shorts season runs from May to August, but for this outfitter and a good pair of tights I extend short wears well into fall. Here are some past posts featuring autumnal (and in one case winter) shorts! Fall Shorts , Tweed and Leopard , Statement Sweater .   I recently acquired a new autumnal short that became a go-to October item.  cardigan-- Lara Knit thrifted via Phoenix Boutique , shirt / shorts -Boden, sunnies- Kate Spade , belt / earrings -Amazon, boots- LL. Bean , bag-Zac Posen(similar here ) I love the rich tone of this shirt with the neutral plaid of the shorts. I don't know if both of them being from Boden pairs them together so well, but they nicely compliment each other. And I love how this elbow-patch cardigan can just be thrown over this look for comfy/cozy fall vibes and that it hits right where the shorts end for some proportion play. 

Went on an impromptu shopping trip a few Saturdays a go and took some dressing-room selfies. You may recall my post about  Pavement . From there I stepped over to  Phoenix Boutique  a high end consignment store in Lawrenceville.  This top still had the tags, from C/MEO Collective (more options here and the same top over at Poshmark ) original price--$150(!) so a huge deal at $30. I didn't get the skirt because I have similar skirts and I don't wear a ton of skirts. This top will probably become a regular player with the upcoming warmer weather. As you can see I kept my hiking sweat pants and sneakers on for these try-ons because I'm classy like that!  Anthropologie (similar here , here , and here ) Played around with layering this sheer turtleneck under a cropped, boxy top, not really feeling it. This tweedy, fringed piece stayed at the store.  Look at her in leather! Bit of a struggle to get this off, she also stayed at the store. Another NWT item fr...