Outfits Not Just Clothes

If you look closely (and there are close up shots below) I'm sporting a pretty little cherry blossom pin last seen here , that fit right through preexisting openings in this doily-esque collar. Putting a bit of dainty spin on this preppy, semi-tailored, totally nautical outfit.  blazer-Tory Burch(similar here ), top-Boden(similar here ), pants- Everlane , pin- Shiny Apple , loafers- Madewell I picked up this designer blazer second hand at the Fashion Fix Boutique  and I first featured this number several years ago here . It never fails to polish up a look, and while oversized blazers are more on trend, a fitted tailored traditional blazer helps provide shape and balance to these barrel leg pants. 

 This past Sunday we took a little trip down to the Waterfront to check out the labyrinth and I took the opportunity to tryout this look. A mash-up of nautical and preppy pieces, with a bit of sportiness. Warning --there is a very weird/enlarged picture of my ear below... 👂 blazer- Tory Burch  via Fashion Fix (additional options via Poshmark ) shirt-- Altuzarra for Target (additional options via Poshmark ), pants- J.Crew , sunnies- Kate Spade via FabFitFun earrings- Tissage via Etsy , necklace- J.Crew Factory , watch-- Fossil , bracelet-- Bayou With Love Picked up this amazing designer blazer last fall at a local consignment store. This shirt (very old) is from a designer collab with Target, and these pants are the standard cropped trouser I tend to favor. I've been recently experimenting with clip-on earrings, as my piercings from childhood have long ago grown closed.  I've paired these earrings with this necklace in prior outfits, added them to this look taking ...

coat/necklace-Jcrew(similar here and here ), dress-Tory Burch(similar here ), belt-Urban Outfitters(similar here ), boots- DSW , ring- Jewel Mint I know it may sound cliche, but this winter just does not seem to want to let go. And I know this outfit is very similar in spirit to this look , but anymore these days for work I just want tights, boots, and a simple dress. This dress is kind of special for us here at Outfits Not Just Clothes, because it's the dress I wore in my VERY FIRST POST HERE !!! Two and half years later it still holds up as a classic piece that wears well and is quite flattering, which you can't see that well here with the coat but trust me. This dress has been a go-to for so many events when I needed to bring the grownup/professional lady realness. And because of the quality and silhouette I'm sure this garment will stay with me for many more years to come. It's the kind of piece you can grow since it's appropriat...

Holiday Teal by bernadetteulsamer featuring retro jewelry Thinking about potential holiday outfits for this time of year. I think teal is a very festive shade. And I'm really digging the idea of pairing it with pale pale pink. It's always a good idea to mix things up and throw in some quirky jewelry like these ring and "love" wrap watch. I can see this working for office luncheons and family functions this season.