Outfits Not Just Clothes

shirt-Wildfang(similar here ), leggings- Old Navy , sneakers- Converse , sunnies-Target(similar here ) I'm want to talk about my body. It's been through A LOT in the past few years, what we having two children and the biological and weight fluctuations that go along with all of that. I'm amazed at what my body has accomplished, but at the same time I'm also disgusted by the state it's in. I'm not in great shape, both physically, and in terms of my sense of self. I know there is no return to how things used to be, pre-babies, but I haven't found the new version of myself that feels right. I want to be body positive and love myself, but the current state of this body does not match with how I perceive myself. I know, it all sounds very vague and existential, but this heady stuff is wrapped up in a physical form that feels disconnected. This disconnection is front and center with this OOTD. A androgynous-style shirt paired with mate...

cardi-Piperlime( here from Poshmark ), dess-Anne Klein(similar here ), sandals- Earth Origins , necklace-Macys(similarish here ) Hello folks! It's been a while since I posted as I had an unexpected arrival, well not totally unexpected... as you can see in these shots I'm sporting a (almost) full-term bump. And the following day that bump came out as a baby!!! Yes, my little bundle of joy came early and i have been swept up in all of the new baby ups and downs with little-to-no-time to outfit. So here is my last bump post, and the last post for awhile. This Anne Klein dress has really seen me through this last trimester, you may recall it from these OOTD posts, here and here .  And, I'll most likely sporting it this fall on my return to work, until then have a great summer! 

vest-Banana Republic(similar "concepts" here and here ), shirtdress- H&M , leggings- Gap , flats- Dr. Scholls , necklace/ring-Jewel Mint(similar here  & here via Poshmark ) It's been well over a decade since " safari chic " was a thing, but I still really gravitate toward this aesthetic for the spring/summer. When you break down this trend it's really about color, like olive/military green, beige, khaki, mixed with black or white and maybe, when done well, a hint of animal print, like these leopard print shoes. I featured this shirtdress/tunic last month with more of an equestrian flair, here . For this OOTD I kept with the leggings, but switched out boots for flats, and blazer for a vest. 

shirt- Gap , Tee- ModCloth , joggers- Uniqlo , sandals- Earth Origins , necklace-Gifted  Featured this tee last summer with leggings and a denim vest, seen here . Now at a full 8 months preggo it's still serving warm-weather casual style. For this OOTD I went comfortable with joggers and these arch-support sandals because I'm old and my feet are starting to swell. Technically, I didn't need an over-shirt, but felt that a third piece was called for to complete the look. Also, this western-style, snap-button shirt's ombre effect was not manufactured, but achieved through wear and age. And I'm loving that you can get almost an exact version now, even though this shirt is like a decade+ old. A classic never goes out of style. 

dress- Romacci via Amazon , ballerina wrap- eShakti , necklace-similarish here via Etsy flats- Dr. Scholls , sunnies- Target    Another B&W OOTD for you, this time it's all about polka dots! Really, it's all about making this super-cute (and comfy) maxi dress work appro thanks to the ballerina-esque wrap top and sensible patent flats. I picked up this spaghetti-strapped frock in anticipation of summer maternity leave since it's easy to wear, has nurse-friendly access, pockets, and doesn't require me to necessarily shave my legs. I am LOVING the pockets, which should be no surprise, and while it does have a tent-like tendency, I think this non-maternity piece is quite flattering over my bump and boobs. I'm sure this will be a throw-on-and-go summer staple once baby is here.