Outfits Not Just Clothes

cardi-J.Crew(similar here ), shirt-Asos(similar here ), shorts- Anthropologie (similarish here from Zara ), tights-Target, loafers- G.H. Bass , necklace--Gifted(similar here from J.Crew Factory ) The post title for this OOTD says it all, amirght?! We've got some dark-damp-leaf-fallen-fall-fashion-realness with this cradi and shorts combo. The novelty print horse shirt brings in an equastrian vibe (another autumnal note) while the tights and loafers speak to good old school uniform days. SO MUCH AUTUMN!!!!! Can you stand it? I'm barely hanging on. 😊🍁🍂😍

I've posted coordinated #twinning #OOTDs with my daughter several times over the past few months( here , here , and here ). And as each post has taught me, it's much more difficult to outfit pic with a toddler... our most recent attempt... Not bad, right? But when it came time for close-ups.... Not so much, eh? Even with rubber ducky Little Miss was not having it with outfit pics. So, as any good parent knows, you have to be flexible, hence we abandoned photos. At nap time we got our standard outfit pics: blazer-Zara(similarish here ), shirt-J.Crew(more options here ), shorts- Old Navy , sneakers-Vans(similar here ) Pushing the boundaries of office wear this (warm) autumn in a "short suit." A longer short is key to putting together a suit with separates, like this black pair and linen blazer. The leopard print nicely pulls together the basic pieces and give this outfit some edge. Also, this blazer is SUPER old, well n...

shirt/shorts-Wildfang(similar here and here ), loafers-G. H. Bass(similar here ), necklace- Lucky Feather , watch- Wenger Last summer I rocked some shorts suit realness, seen here and here . With this " matching set " from Wildfang I've taken the "suit" for summer into a casual zone with this feather-printed shirt and drawstring shorts. The loafers pick up a shade in the pattern, and exude a bit more polish then plain old flip flops. You don't really need much in terms of accessories with this shirt and bottom. The print does all the work for making this a standout look! 

blazer- J.Crew , shirt-ModCloth(similar here ), loafers- G.H. Bass , shorts- G.H.Bass Factory Outlet , ring-French Connection(similar here ), necklace-Jewel Mint(similar here from H&M) Last month I rocked this version of a shorts suit. Here, I've gone the nautical route with anchor print shorts, and a light-blue striped shirt, finished off with a crisp white blazer and weejun loafers for a fresh menswear-inspired ensemble. Technically shorts are a no-go at work, but I've made this office appro with the blazer and button-down. And I challenge anyone out there to call this casual/unprofessional. Come at me! 

shirt- Kut from the Kloth via Le Tote , blazer-Gap(more options here ), shorts-Old Navy(similar here ), loafers- G.H. Bass , ring/necklace-Jewel Mint(similar here and here ) I love a short suit for work in the summer. It's unexpected, seasonally appropriate, and can be quite a dynamic look, especially with this floral blouse, and the neon strip of color in the blazer. The necklace and loafers also add pops of color, and provide feminine touches to a somewhat masculine "school uniform" outfit.