Outfits Not Just Clothes

shirt/necklace-H&M(maternity version here and similar necklace here ), culottes-Mango(similar here ), flats- Dr. Scholls   You may recall this sequined pineapple top from a few summers ago in this post . Then I paired it with joggers and Vans. For this OOTD I've gone more sophisticated with culottes and leopard print flats. You may not think a novelty-print t-shirt would be very versatile, but since it's rendered in black (as opposed to white ) and the pineapples are fairly delicate in size this shirt feels more like a basic with a twist, rather than a graphic tee and lends itself to both casual and classy outfits. 

My daughter and I were #twinning with pineapples in this post , we tried to do so again here this past weekend.  The "good" shots: Now for the not-so-good pics: Now for some straight-up blooper-pics that prove kids make the worst accessories, real parenting is work!  My face says it all on that last one right? It's not easy wrangling a 20-month old when you want to show off how cute you are in coordinated Mommy & Me outfits. Here's just my part of this pineapple #twinning  T-shirt/toddler dress-Old Navy(more pineapple apparel here ), skirt-Gap(similar here ), flats-Urban Outfitters(similar here ) Both this tee and skirt are on the large size, actually they are too large, I'm really swimming in these garments. The tee was on loan from my mom, who also two pineapple shirts, so technically we were #tripleting.... that's a thing, right? 😉 I tied up the corner of the T-shirt to crea...

Tuesday's post featured me and baby girl #twinning in stripes, today we're all about pineapples! 🍍 Pineapples up close. I'm sporting sequins and Baby Girl is having summer fun time in a little smocked tank! shirt-H&M(similar here ), joggers- Le Tote , sneakers-Vans(similar here ), necklace-Gifted(similar from Etsy here ), baby clothes- Carters You may recall this shirt from last spring in this post . And I've been sporting these easy-to-wear joggers since my post-partum days. Together, along with my super-cool Vans I've got a pretty chill, yet hip casual outfit. Maybe not the best "mom" look as sequins can snag, but in terms of comfort, coverage, and a flattering fit this outfit is doing this Mom good!  It's been an interesting challenge to shoot with Baby Girl, here are some "test" shots before we found the right background.  And of course we need to keep a sippy cup on hand for...

shirt- H&M , blazer-Gap(similar here ), pants/loafers-Zara(similar here and here ), sunnies-Sole Society(more options here ), necklace- Jewel Mint , watch- Wegner Granted, sequin pineapples and bright green drawstring pants are more of a night-out look, However, my nights are pretty much home bound for the foreseeable future, so I threw on an office-appro blazer and took this outfit to work! I'm all for a fun alternative to the standard office-wear of a button-down and tailored trousers. Since returning to work I've been pushing the dress code, because I enjoy it and most of my work clothes don't yet fit, as my body continues to be in transition since giving birth. I think having creativity in your work wear (for me at least) helps elevate the daily grind AND I can totally justify these pants as a time saving option when visiting the restroom. They are a quick, easy on/easy off, those extra few seconds can really add up!