Outfits Not Just Clothes

 I've had this classic Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress since 2009! I originally  posted it was in 2014  here !  Now 12 years, a masters degree, and two kids later it's still going strong! trench-Gap(similar here ), dress-Diane von Furstenberg(similar here ), pants-Uniqlo(similar here ), necklace-Banana Republic(similar here ), bracelet / ring -Ana Luisa, bralette- Three Bird Nest , boots-Vince Camuto (similar here via DSW) And apparently I also had this trench back then because I wore it with this dress in the original post! I was 33 in the above pick and wearing heels! Now at 45 I'm still rocking this wrap, but in a more eclectic take with the layering over pants and bralette. Who wore it better? 33-year-old me or 45-year-old me? 

In the words of the comedian Tom Segura "Get Fucking Ready!" It's a new year, and I have no clue what joys, horrors, ups, downs, endeavors, and disasters that await. Yes, it has been awhile since I posted due to life events (recent passing of a loved one) and the frenzy of the holiday break (we had visit from both Santa and the Tooth Fairy).  So here's a look from back in November before the end of 2024 slapped me in the face.  coat-Universal Standard(more options here ), sweater-Anthropologie(similar options here , here , and here ), shorts- Boden , socks- Bombas , boots-Nordstrom(more options here ), earrings- Amazon , mask- Maskc I love this coat! The mix of material gives any look some subtle drama plus it's overall cozy. Of course a red boot always hits, but it pairs unexpectedly well with this striped sweater and plaid shorts.  Shorts outside of summer can be tricky. It's a delicate balance of tights, socks, and temperature. I featured shorts most recent...

 For this spring I've seen numerous articles and lists signaling that leopard print is trending again. As I'm sure you know, so much of fashion is cyclical and styles like animal prints, high-waisted pants, sheer dresses, etc. come in and out of fashion. For this go-round of animal prints I've been seeing a lot of va-va-va-voom styling, here's my more modest approach.  trench-Asos(more options here ), cardigan-Banana Republic(more options here ), shirt- J.Crew ,(more options here , here , and here via Poshmark ) pants- Everlane , loafers-Anne Klein(similar here ), sunnies- Diff Eyewear , earrings- Amazon , bracelet- Bayou With Love , rings- Nordstrom & Mejuri(more options here ) I've had this printed button-down from J.Crew for almost a decade and I've worn it under a sweater with matching cropped trousers as seen in this post . Under another matching sweater and trouser set in this post . With trouser shorts and a blazer from this post . And in countless ...