Outfits Not Just Clothes

The days have been hot and hazy here in Pittsburgh. We are currently experiencing a mild break, but there were many weeks in a row of hitting 90 degrees. High summer indeed! With this type of weather, comfort and function are key. It doesn't get more functional (or stylish) than this t-shirt and skirt combo.  tee- Universal Standard , skirt-Wildfang (more options here ), sunnies-Versace(more options here ), tote-Handsome(more merch here ), sandals-Target(similar here ) Yes, this skirt has adjustable buttons to cinch and loosen at the waist! Both the skirt and tee are from brands that deliver quality in the fabric department. Material is becoming more and more important for me, as I get older.  Especially with these high-heat summers synthetic fabrics just don't cut it. Give me linen and cotton that are easily washable and don't wear out or lose shape after a couple of laundry cycles.  And yes, I'm craving fall very hard and starting to plan my looks for when the leaves ...

 Hello Friends! Since we are in the dark depths of winter, which prohibits good outfitting shooting, I figured instead of struggling to get good pics in waning light, rain, and freezing temps, I'd go back into the archives for another "one dress years apart" post, as I did here .  First up, from a post back in September of 2018 This dress from Target was my way back into workwear after my second baby. These bangs were meant to be a style refresh, again upon returning to work, but in the end, they just became bothersome. Here I'm seeing myself covering up with leggings (most likely as shapewear) and a long cardigan. There's a lot of accessorizing going on with the big belt, necklace, and sunnies. The VANS are pure comfort.  About three years later in this post . Belted the dress again, but went for more delicate jewelry and coordinated by footwear from Born with this bag from Shiraleah . This feels more fresh, more carefree, not as weighted down. Went back to r...

What can I say friends? It's summer, it's hot, it's sticky, I'm probably spending too much time in the sun and outfitting can be exhausting, especially when hitting up the river trail, a brewery, and then Target--typical Saturday agenda here lately. Here are some more simple separates that are doing the work. 👷  Now for a bag switch! Actions shots ahead.... tank- T-Shirt Wholesaler , shorts- Levi's , hat- Gap , sunnies- Diff Eyewear , necklace- Mejuri , bag- Everlane , sandals-Target(more options here ) Again, is this a LOOK 👀to turn heads? No, it's a tank top and jorts. But the jewelry, hat, bag, and sunglasses elevate these separates if not into an outfit per se, at least into a summer fun vibe uniform. 

 I love white denim no matter the season, but there's something about this point in spring (in Pennsylvania) where the palette of nature feels so fragile. This white denim jacket really pops against that fragility what with the contrast in the sky, bare trees, bit of green, and weathered stone. Oh so poetic...  jacket- J.Crew , top-C/MEO Collective thrifted from Phoenix Boutique , shorts-Everlane(similar here ), boots- Nordstrom , tights- Target , rings- Mejuri / Amazon , sunnies-- Kate Spade You may recall this top from my thrifting post . Here I've paired it with trouser shorts, sheer tights, and the star of this outfit the denim jacket. I'm back and forth on sheer tights, they have a lot of 80's connotations for me, but not in a good way. These shots were taken a few weeks ago, so there's definitely more growth on trees and such as of this posting. But I think no matter the season or the weather you can't go wrong with a black and white look, and if the piece...