Outfits Not Just Clothes

 I've been really rocking the scarves and kerchiefs here this fall. For this outfit I'm wearing a scarf from my maternal grandmother.  She passed in 2012 so it's a really lovely memory to have and share with my girls. I love the dynamic print with it's light blue and darker contrast with gold chain details.  sweater-Gap(similarish here ), pants-Boden(similarish here ), sunnies--Coach via Groupon , earrings- Amazon , scarf-Vintage, ring-Jewel Mint (more options via Poshmark ), bracelet-homemade, loafers-Anne Klein(similar here ) This will probably be the last wearing of these linen pants this calendar year. The transitional dressing season is coming to an end as we are deep into October with chilly autumnal mornings and temperate afternoons. I haven't fully turned over my closet, but am slowly putting away the warm weather wear for my favorite outfitting season--Autumn! 

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...

On this last day of April I wanted to share this ready-for-the-rain outfit! Wore this on what we starting calling a "Cutey Day" when you go to cute shops, drink cute coffee, buy cute things, have a cute look. We explored one of our favorite neighbors, Lawrenceville and shopped small.  rain jacket--Asos(similar here ), overalls- Cider , shirt-Gap(similar here ), sunnies- Diff Eyewear , earrings-- Amazon , necklace-- Boheme Vendor , boots-Nordstrom(similar here ) I usually wear these overalls in the fall, as seen in this post here . But they are actually kind of ideal for spring, no? Went with a basic top, pop-of-color boots, and black floral jewelry. The polka dot rain coat, was of necessity, but I think it actually works for a fun bit of pattern mixing/contrast.  Check out the shop small/shop local haul over on Instagram here . 

Spring is here and with it so many different outfitting challenges. Pittsburgh spring is manic. One day it's sunny with a  high of 70, that evening tornado watches and lighting storms, the morning after cloudy and chilly. And of course, winds all around. But with a killer jumpsuit I'm ready to face whatever the forecast brings.  jumpsuit- Verity & Daughters , sunnies-Versace(similar here ), necklace-Banana Republic(similar here ), ring / bracelet --Ana Luisa, bag- Everlane , boots-Vince Camuto from Nordstrom(similar here and here )  God, do I love a jumpsuit, or in this case coveralls/overalls. I've featured various jumpsuit looks over the years as seen here , here , and here . I love the pockets and adjustable nature of this jumpsuit from the independent brand Verity & Daughters  and am very much digging the colorblock/patchwork aesthetic which in it's way speaks to the changeable weather of this season.  The buttons pair up beautifully with these west...