Outfits Not Just Clothes

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...

 I recently discovered a new outfitting technique called Sandwiching where you match a top to a bottom as "slices of bread" with a contrasting middle "meat" piece. I've interpreted it here as a call back to the old timey practice of a lady matching her handbag to her shoes with this dress as the "meat & cheese".  dress-Gap(similar here ), sunnies- DIFF Eyewear , boots- Vince Camuto via Nordstrom(similar here ), necklace -Panacea via Nordstrom bag- Melie Bianco The boots and bag combo give this semi-romantic dress a bit of an unexpected edge. That's the power of accessories, they can breath a new 'tude into a simple dress. The pearl jewelry also creates a subtle contrast. You can read more about the sandwich technique in my write-up here . 

Click on this pic for a close up of the pendant that oddly enough resembles the maze map in Westworld !!!! vest-J.Crew(similar here ), dress- Le Tote , boots- Lifestride via DSW , necklace-Gifted Yes the pendant on this necklace is very similar to the maze map in the HBO show Westworld  and in keeping with that theme is this plaid dress. I added a preppy-esque vest and equestrian-inspired boots to complete this autumnal ensemble.