Outfits Not Just Clothes

 Last week I featured a layered look for this transitional season between winter and spring in this post . Here I'm in the same location and wearing the same turtleneck, this time with a sweater and trouser combo. There's a strong tonal vibe in this look. Loving the play with burgundy and pink against the grey pant.  coat/sweater-Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack(similar here and here ), turtleneck-Cuddl Duds(similar here ), pants- Everlane , loafers- Mix No. 6 vis DSW, necklace-J.Crew Factory(similar here ), bag-Coach(similar here ) Today, here in Pittsburgh it's going to feel like summer, so don't know how much more use this turtleneck will get, but layers are key for early spring. We are set for chillier weather next week, so it's not time for shorts and tanks just yet. In case you missed it, here's this same sweater from a summer post (also shot on this hilltop) and this coat from this past fall and the previous . Just to show how the right pieces can (and should) ...

 As we inch closer and closer to spring, the days can still be chilly and spring time sweater dressing is in full effect! coat-Asos(similar here ), sweater-Thrifted, dress-Landsend(similar here ), boots-DSW(similar here ), pin- Shiny Apple ring- Mejuri , bracelet- BaYou with Love I'm channeling some English Countryside Equestrian vibes in this OOTD. You may think the from-across-the-pond aesthetic is exclusive to fall, but early spring, when things are still bare, yet bright is also a time of earth tones, plaids, and texture. Just like fall, spring is also a season for strategic layering and transitions. This cherry blossom pin is a small gesture towards the lush season to come.  Once May hits then we'll see more traditional spring style--pastels, florals, etc. For now, bring on the sweaters, boots, and classic outerwear. 

 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...

 Technically, this is more of a smocked top, then a turtleneck, but a high-waisted neckline is good enough for me--Happy #TurtleneckTuesday! Usually I'm wearing sunglasses, but wanted to show off some eye shadow application. I'm far from a makeup-pro, but I'm thinking this blue/teal eye could be a go-to for winter.   hat-Old Navy(similar here ), jacket-Nordstrom(similar here ), blouse /necklace-Pavement(similar necklace here ). belt- Amazon , culottes-Mango(similar here ), rings- Mejuri , boots- Nine West , eye color- e.l.f . As in this post , I wanted to amp up the style factor from my regular Turtleneck Tuesday OOTDs here in the new year. I recently picked up this lovely smocked top from a local shop Pavement in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh that is bringing a bit of fresh air into winter outfitting.  This fleece coatigan is the perfect mid-layer for winter and gives any outfit another set of pockets!