Outfits Not Just Clothes

 We were away for an extended family trip, but back in the 'burgh, back-to-school, back at work, and back in stripes! My last post featured similar stripes here . For this outfit I'm letting the matching set do most of the work.  a little bit of nail art for you 💗 matching set-Old Navy(similar here ), sandals-Teva(similar here ), sunnies-Versace(more options here ), earrings-Etsy Seller The Seedy Merchant , necklace- Mejuri , ring- Skeleton Jewelry Matching sets do the heavy lifting when outfitting. However, they don't lift everything, one still has to accessorize and zhuzh, which is what I've done here with the tie-front, sleeves, and jewelry.  Summer is wrapping up and fall is in the air, so looking forward to sharing autumnal outfits with you all.  

A couple weeks past, when being outside here in Pittsburgh was slightly more tolerable, I donned these linen pants, sheer tee, and threw a cashmere sweater over my shoulders for a blue tonal look thats giving Sunday brunch just as easily as casual office. You may recall these pants from a post last summer when I was feeling the Diane Keaton of it all.  Slightly different take here.  sweater-Madewell(similar here ), tee-Anthorpologie(similar here ), pants-Boden(similar here ), Sneakers-Zara(similar here ), earrings-- The Seedy Merchant on Etsy I think the back view of this outfit is the most dynamic with the surprise pairing of stripes and the mirrored drape of both the sweater and tee-shirt. Sweaters are oddly essential for surviving modern summers where freezing AC seems to be ubiquitous. And while yes you can stash a cardi in your bag to throw on when needed, I prefere wrapping it around the waist or shoulders as part of the overall outfit, as long as it's not too bulky or...