Outfits Not Just Clothes

tee/ shorts -Gap(similar here ), vest-H&M(more options here ), sneakers- Old Navy , necklace- chloe + isabel c/o of Angela B , lip- Stila via Birchbox These pics were shot with Mr. Keller's phone in an alley downtown on our way to Sienna Mercato and I'll be the first to admit the lighting here is NOT flattering.. I maybe should have chucked these pics, but I really wanted to highlight A. these shorts, and B. how super cute this outfit turned out. It represents my personal androgynous style with the vest, while also highlighting (in a flattering way) my extremely non-androgynous baby bump. PLUS it's a hip look (as the kids say) for checking out a downtown hot spot! Also, I've been concocting pregnancy-related comedy sketches for my fantasy YouTube channel that I'm calling "Maternity Shorts"! So far, I have a pregnant lady pole-dancing class bit, and beer belly lip-sync idea. Basically it's me and other pregnant women si...

 Sporting Stila' s Stay All Day-Liquid Lipstick via Birchbox  dress/bracelet- Le Tote , belt-Asos(similar here ), cardie-Jcrew(more options here ), bag-Forever 21(sort of similar here ), booties-DSW(similar here ) I inadvertently had a beige, black, brown, and white moment two days running.  This post was day 1, here's day 2 on my way out for fancy cocktails at Acacia . I originally was going to wear a little black cardie (LBC) but couldn't find mine in the dark abyss that my closet has become. This argyle number was near the top of the pile so it won out.  I think it was a good call.  There's a variety of themes happening here--preppy with the cardigan, punk with the belt, tropical chic-with the dress, and vamp-with the bag and booties.  It comes together with a neutral color palette. When you stick with neutrals it makes pattern mixing way less scary. Speaking of which... ...

    The layered necklaces are a bit askew here.         I've shown these shoes before, but usually from the front, the side/back view is also chic.   Yeah... there's some odd armpit action here...   Trying a lip color from my most recent BirchBox , Stila stay all day liquid Lipstick .   Back of the dress.     dress-Dorothy Perkins(similar here ), necklaces/ring- Jewel Mint , bracelet-Mikkat Market(similar here ), heels-Prabal Gurung for Target(available here ). I've had this dress since the beginning of summer and have worn it a few times for work.  But, I think I may move this to the evening-only section of my closet. It's a bit on the tight side, not the most comfortable garment sitting down all day, and let's be honest, my armpits look kind of fat in this dress.  But, I'm not ready to give up on it because it IS fierce and I really love the patterned panels in the fro...

Every month I receive a beauty sampler box from BirchBox for the basement bargain price of $10. They usually have a theme for each box and there's always a nice variety of products.  Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens Stila Smokey Eye Card Traditions by Nick Chavez, Yucca Root Shampooing Cream It's a package inside a package! Makes me feel like there's an additional surprise. Color Club Nail Polish in Lava Lamp , Grandma Stelle's Hand Soap & Kusmi Detox Tea I think this is just genius.  You get to try all sorts of different products for a very minimal price AND discover new products and brands you might not have heard of.  Case in point: Beauty Blender makeup sponge Dermalogical Daily Microfoliant I have purchased these two products after having a test run from my Birch Box sample.  These brands were not even on my radar and they have definitely added a lot to my beauty routine.  The microfoliant is my new showe...