Outfits Not Just Clothes

Now that autumn has officially arrived it's time to switch out my warm-weather wardrobe for the chunky knits, longer hems, and layering basics of fall. To celebrate the last days of summer I donned this vested outfit!  jacket- J.Crew , vest-H&M(similar here ), tank- Amazon , pants-Banana Republic(similar here ), loafers-Anne Klein(similar here ), sunnies- Kate Spade , necklaces/rings- Mejuri , mask-MASKC(more options here ) While vests are not exclusive to summer, check out this Vogue piece on Vest Outfits for Fall , wearing a one as a top or sans-sleeves is definitely a warm-weather 'fit. Here I styled this menswear-inspired vest with side-striped cropped trousers, a tank, and white denim jacket! 

 Hello Friends! It's been an extremely long break from posting, but now that we've gained an hour of sunshine I'm feeling rejuvenated and motivated to capture outfit pics to post for those of you still left and interested. The main reason for my blogging hiatus was that I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last fall. I had surgery to remove my thyroid and after follow-up all signs point to being cancer-free!!! However, this has left my throat and voice effected. Thankfully I have lots of turtlenecks and collared shirts to coverup my surgery scar for the time being as I continue to heal and recovery.  I hope you all know deep down, that while I wasn't posting I most certainly was still outfitting, case in point....  coat-H&M(similar here ), vest-Asos(more options here and here ), shirt-Wildfang(similar here ), skirt- Mimu Maxi  leggings- Spanx , rings- Mejuri , earrings- Amazon mask/chain- MASKC This outfit is a direct inspiration from this Vogue article. I basi...

Mr. Keller and I are going to see The Head and The Heart  as our Valentine's Day gift to each other, and since it's been awhile I figured I'd utilize a little Rent the Runway to wear something special. But, unlike past rentals I have my eye on some statement outerwear pieces.... So, it's time for a new Rent the Runway Vote , coat edition! Please, leave your pick in the comments below. #1  Calypso St. Barth This cape has a fun Russian Folktale feel to it with the embroidery and fringe. Definitely outside my usual style aesthetic, but that's the fun with rentals you can try something out of the box without having to commit. #2  Elliatt I think a pale blazer in winter is super chic. This open-front number has an interesting "swoop" detail and could be paired with a variety of pieces in my closet.  #3  Hunter Bell Doesn't this "cocoon" coat look cozy? Love the pattern and the color, so vibrant and would really make a stat...

stripes, stripes, stripes The after hours bowtiw. blazer/heels-Banana Republic(similar here and here ), shirt /bracelet-Mikkat Market(similar here ), cropped trousers- Jcrew , bowtie- American Apparel , ring- Jewel Mint   Another pair of bright cropped trousers with a blazer. I warned you will see a lot of this type of look. You may recall my post about these cropped trousers here , when I was lusting after them during my Lenten shopping ban.  Well when the ban lifted, the price still wasn't right for me.  Then they finally got reduced and I had a discount code, BUT they were out of my size in this color, 2nd BUT they did have my size in Tall.  So I went for it and had my seamstress hem them, and even take them in along the hips and I'm really pleased with the result.  The reason for this hoopla over a pair of cropped trousers is becayse of this photo: from the Index section of a Vogue from last year. There's something about t...