Outfits Not Just Clothes

Hello! Oh my, winter is rough and life has been busy, and at the same time the days move at a glacier's pace. Yes, it has been quite some time since my last post , which if we're being honest, was a bit lack luster. And probably no one may even be reading this, but it was a gorgeous over this past weekend, I wore this dress and coat combo and got some pictures!  Wind Gust! coat-H&M(similar here ), dress-Nordstrom Rack(similar here ), sunnies- DIFF Eyewear , earrings- Etsy , necklace-J.Crew Factory(similar here ), belt-Gap(more belts here ), boots- Sam Edelman via Nordstrom I picked this dress up on boxing day, aka December 26th at my local Nordstrom Rack . I posted about that excursion on Instagram for those who follow me there. I love how this works as both a winter and spring look with the black background of the floral. So far the handful of times I've worn this frock I've coordinated the styling in black, but there are other tones in the pattern, like the past...

I'm going out on a limb here to softly declare that #springhassprung (fingers crossed) and with it another season of transitional outfitting. Early-to-mid Spring aka Sprinter, is much like Mid-to-Late Fall when you have a mix of chilly mornings and warmish afternoons. When the day can be bright and sunny, or grey and rainy. it can be a challenge to find a functional yet still stylish outfit. That's where a good and versatile outerwear game becomes essential... coat-H&M(similar here ), cardigan-Zara(fun option here ), tunic- ModCloth , leggings-Old Navy Maternity(similar here ), boots-DSW(similar here ), necklace-Bauble Bar(similarish here ) For this OOTD I layered a drape-collared long cardi under a plaid overcoat for an unexpected take on outerwear. The cardigan provides some great options for the neckline, as well as a bit of extra warmth when the wind picks up. The tunic, leggings, and boots combo has been my standard casual unifor...