Outfits Not Just Clothes

If you are a lover of all things fall, like me, then I'm sure you're excited for sweater vest season. Similar to sweater weather, the vest season comes both in the autumn as well as spring, seen here . Sweater vests act as transitional pieces, as well as gateways into full sweater-dom for fall, while helping us peel off the chunky sweaters of winter-to-spring.  bodysuit-Gap(similarish here  but most similar here ), sweater vest- Banana Republic Factory , culottes--Mango(similarish here ), sunnies--Coach via Groupon , earrings- Amazon , kerchief-- Esty Seller Indian Cotton Aura , bag- Everlane , pin-Michael's(similar and even more progressive here ), boots--Marc Fisher via DSW , ring--this past year's Yart Sale And yes, if you look closely I am wearing one black compression sock and one navy, which means there's probably ANOTHER pairing of black and navy socks that I'll have to find in a sock drawer clean out. UGH! However, this an outfit fairly easy to recreate...

 The days are getting warmer, but I can't seem to let go of sweaters, just yet... especially after scoring some great thrifted XL men's sweater vests.  blouse-Gap(more options here ), sweater vest/locket necklace-Thrifted, jodhpurs-Asos(similarish here ), boots-L.L. Bean(similar here ), rings- Mejuri , sunnies-Ralph Lauren(similar here ) Again, I'm giving you some equestrian-English-countryside realness as seen in this post.  And how could I not with these amazing jodhpurs, which have quite a historical place on this blog first appearing all the way back in 2011 !!! Which just goes to show a quality piece will stand the test of time.  As for the rest of this look, I paired a very ladylike blouse with this men's sweater vest and kept the rugged vibe of the jodhpurs going in these pull-on work boots, while keeping the jewelry a bit more romantic. I think that's why I'm so drawn to this aesthetic, it's the mix of rugged and romantic like a classic novel set on ...

vest-Mango(similarish here ), cardigan-Free People(similar here ), shirt- Gap Maternity , leggings- Old Navy Maternity , scarf- American Apparel , boots- H&M , necklace-Gifted Yes folks, I am expecting once again! #kellerbaby2018 You may recall the reveal of my 1st pregnancy back in 2015 here . This time I waited a tad longer because it's winter and I've been outfitting with looser silhouettes which don't lend themselves to showcasing the bump. My 1st time around, when it was Spring/Summer I wore more fitted pieces, hence the bump was more obvious.  But enough about my uterus business let's turn our attention to this maternity OOTD! First, I want to note my slick layering of a longer-length cardigan UNDER this collared and pocketed knit gilet. This layered combo is an unexpected outerwear alternative and the extended hems are great for a leggings look. Said leggings and striped shirt are maternity pieces, and the flat boo...