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. 

 This past Sunday we took a little trip down to the Waterfront to check out the labyrinth and I took the opportunity to tryout this look. A mash-up of nautical and preppy pieces, with a bit of sportiness. Warning --there is a very weird/enlarged picture of my ear below... 👂 blazer- Tory Burch  via Fashion Fix (additional options via Poshmark ) shirt-- Altuzarra for Target (additional options via Poshmark ), pants- J.Crew , sunnies- Kate Spade via FabFitFun earrings- Tissage via Etsy , necklace- J.Crew Factory , watch-- Fossil , bracelet-- Bayou With Love Picked up this amazing designer blazer last fall at a local consignment store. This shirt (very old) is from a designer collab with Target, and these pants are the standard cropped trouser I tend to favor. I've been recently experimenting with clip-on earrings, as my piercings from childhood have long ago grown closed.  I've paired these earrings with this necklace in prior outfits, added them to this look taking ...

blosue-J.Crew(similar here ), shorts-Landsend (similar here ), shoes-DSW(similar here ), sunnies- DIFF Eyewear Going for a nautical version of #FunShortsFriday with these anchor shorts and braided belt . I've had this belt forever and I have no idea where I got it, but it's been quite versatile over the years. You'd think such a bold accessory would only work with a neutral look, however it actually coordinates with all kinds of outfits--colorful casual here, or with a printed dress for work, or with a blazer, jeans, and boots look OR  a bold 80's esque power b*tch . 

blazer-Uniqlo(more options here ), dress-Gap Maternity(similarish here ), flats-Dr. Scholl's(similar here ), necklace-Jewel Mint(available here via Poshmark ) I picked up this pocketed maternity shift in the dead of winter and am so happy to FINALLY get to bust it out here for spring. For work, I paired it with a striped knit blazer for a nod to nautical style and threw in a bit of print mixing with these polka-dotted flats. We're coming down to the wire with approx 6 weeks until this baby is due to arrive. I'm starting to scrap the bottom of the outfitting barrel, but with warmer days ahead I plan on living in a lot of dresses and drawstrings. It'll almost be like a capsule wardrobe challenge, maternity addition!