Outfits Not Just Clothes

 Fall is here, October has started, and it's officially Spooky Season! I have a full lineup of novelty tee-shirts that are on the bench for this month. In the meantime I was all transitional season outfitting with probably the last appearance of my linen pieces mixed with an epic comfy cozy grandpa sweater. sweater-Orvis(similar here ) via Thriftique , shirt-Universal Standard(more options here ), pants- Quince , hat- Gap , sunnies-Coach(similar here ), kerchief- Etsy seller Made by Vikas , necklace- Fable England , bracelet- Slide Jewels , ring-Ana Luisa(similar-ish here )  , socks-Target(?), shoes-Madewell(similar here ), bag- The Frick Pittsburgh This outfit speaks to the forecast as well as the vibes as summer finally gives way to fall. I feel that kerchiefs and this sweater will be a major players in my outfitting game this season. Still rocking my Virgo necklace from the previous post . Besides layers, which are one of the reasons that autumn is such a beloved outfittin...

 Today is my birthday! I'm feeling my Virgo season and outfitting in bold and bright colors as I begin my 46th trip around the sun!  shirt-Belles & Whistles(similar here ), tank-Gap(similar here ), shorts- Quince , sunnies-Ralph Lauren(similar here ), necklaces-Banana Repbulic/J.Crew Factory(similar here & here ), ring / bracelet -Ana Luisa, bag-Coach(similar here ), shoes-Eileen Fisher(similar here ) Lots of different sources for this outfit. Designer, independent, internet, & mall brands all around. And while the colors maybe don't match up the best I love the unexpected & unapologetic pairings of red, pink, & yellow. If I'm not ready to go for it at 46, then what kind of outfitter would I be. 

I love a matching set for warmer days. Don't get me wrong, a cozy loungewear set is great for curling up when it's cold out, but for being out and about in spring and summer, having a go to top and bottom to just throw on makes outfitting so much easier. I've featured various sets here , here , and here . On this day in May I took a slightly different approach.  sweater / shorts --Quince, tee-Kansas City Kitty(similar here ), sneakers-H&M(similar here ) While this sweater and pair of shorts aren't EXACT matches, the fact that they are from the same brand in the same-ish tone makes them easy pieces to match up. I featured this tee-shirt last June, here . It's a bit more cropped then I normally go for in tees, but these elastic waisted bottoms make for an easy wearing and I love how the graphic is framed when the sweater is worn over the shoulders. This makes for a handy AC trick here this spring and summer. Use the sweater as an "accessory" then pop it ...