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. 

 Seems like each year for my birthday I treat myself to some dressing room self care at  Anthropologie trying on random pieces, some of which are just for fun, other's for serious consideration.  How I started... t-shirt- Amazon , jeans- Universal Standard , sneakers- H&M some sale items, more sweatshirts  here  and similar khakis here First off, love this sweatshirt's vintage vibe, plus it's cozy, quirky, and on sale. These khakis serve as a good base, but are interesting in their "off the beaten path" silhouette. Solid casual 'fit.  mock-neck sweater here , and skirt here A bit of autumnal drama in this look. As the dressing room attendant said, "you'd be a fool to pass this up, the colors go great with your hair." I agree, love the green with my red. I already have a similar skirt and was going back n' forth on the sweater. Not loving the shape.  polo sweater here , and another khaki option here Another go-round with these khakis to t...

cardigan/pants-J.Crew Factory(similar here and here ), shirt-Style Mint(similar here from Poshmark ), necklace- Need Supply , sneakers- Converse It's all about stripes and proportion in this OOTD. Layered a menswear-inspired cardi over a stripes t-shirt dress paired with cropped khakis for a laid-back, but put together look! Love these kicks!