Outfits Not Just Clothes

October is quite a stylish month if I do say so myself. Not only do we finally get the fall chill (at least here in the Mid-Atlantic region) that allows for layers, textures, prints, etc. It's also tinged (or fully dunked depending on your Spooky Season sensibilities) with macabre vibes that make for intriguing outfits. Here I've leaned into a witchy color palette of purples and blacks.  blazer-DVF(available here and here via Poshmark ), shirt- Wildfang , pants-Everyone & Everybody(other options here via ThredUp ), sunnies-Versace(more options here and here ), bag-Zac Posen, shoes-Nordstrom (more options here ) While the color combos feel witchy (usually associated with a feminine aesthetic) the pieces themselves (blazer, button-down, trousers, and oxfords) are more masculine, or to get off the binary, androgynous in tone to create an interesting contrast.

On a bright, wind swept day we explored Hazelwood Green and took some outfit pics of this dress and cardi combo!  dress--LuLaRoe(similar options here via ThredUp ), cardigan-Nordstrom Rack(similar options here ), earrings-- Wisteria Sky Boutique via Etsy , necklace- J.Crew Factory Yes, this dress is from the infamous multi-level-marketing company LuLaRoe , which I purchased at a "dress party" held by my friend before all of the scandals and poor product quality emerged. Hey, it's cute, has pockets, and works for work. Belted and paired with this striped cardi and loafers, it's a subtle nod to the emerging color of early spring flowers, while we're still experiencing some grey chilly days.  In other news, you can read more about this location/development project here . 

  cardigan-Piperlime(similar here via ThredUp ), jumpsuit- TJMaxx (available here via ThredUp ), sneakers- H&M , ring- Skelton Jewelry God I love a jumpsuit! And a sidestripe, and black n' white, AND contrasting dressy pieces with a sportier fare, and it all came together in this OOTD for a recent brunch at Jasper's Backyard . What can I say, all the pieces of this look (the jumpsuit, the tennis cardi, the sneakers, and jewelry) feel seamless, yet unexpected, and graphic, while being chic if I do say so myself.  And why I wouldn't normally recommend dining out in a jumpsuit, because you know going to the bathroom can be tricky, I felt that the occasion of brunch, a rarity even before covid, deserved something extra special. 

blazer- The Limited (similar from ThredUp here ), shirt- Mango , pants- Zara , kicks- Vans , necklace- chloe + isabel , watch-Michael Kors(similar here ) Well apparently The Limited has shut down all of it's brick n' mortar locations and it's website is temporarily "closed". I remember growing up The Limited was the most sophisticated store in our mall back home, so it's kind of sad to hear about this down turn. This blazer was purchased from a mall Limited back in 2008 (!!!!) which is probably the last time I bought something from an actual Limited store....so yeah, I sure as shit haven't been helping. Retailer fates aside, I'm still going strong this week with black n' white work wear, as seen here and here . This go round is a bit more casual with drawstring trousers, sneakers, and gingham shirt. The blazer, watch, and necklace bring some polish to the overall look making it work appro, hence I'm dubb...