Outfits Not Just Clothes

The one good thing about self-isolation, staying at home, and quarantine here this spring is that at least you can go for a walk. I've been taking my daily walk in the Homewood Cemetery  since it's near my house and everyone there is already keeping 6-feet apart! 😁 Bad jokes aside, the other day we got a few pics of this fairly cute walking look.  The inner elasticized cuff is a key functional detail, while the open sleeve over it is a stylish one. Fashion and function working together!  raincoat- Cath Kidston via Asos (similarish here ), sweater-Gap(similar here ), jeans- Levi's , boots- Landsend This simple look plays right into one of this year's chicest trends-- monochromatic dressing . And while there are more on-point denim silhouettes right now, I really love the fit and feel of these skinny jeans. I have the same pair in black and it's such a classic style that suits me. As I've said before, trends come and ...

So the past month has been quite a challenge for everyone. And I am very blessed to still be gainfully employed and able to work from home. And like may folks who are continuing their jobs from home I've been in a number of Zoom, Teams, and Skype meetings. And by now everyone has their WFH business up top, casual on the bottom go-to looks.  Here are two of mine from earlier this month. blouse-- Le Tote , sweats-- Forever 21 Men (similar here ) This is a familiar outfit for all of us nowadays. Simply patterned shirts and comfy black sweatpants for a few "check-in" zoom calls with my co-workers.    For the "BIG" meetings with senior staff, or if I have to present official shit, I like to class it up a bit.  blouse- J.Crew , leggings-Zara(similar here ), necklace- Le Tote I even tried to zhuzh my hair a bit more on this day. I like alternating between baggier pants and more fitted bottoms. It's been on the chillier side here recen...

blazer-Gap(more options here ), shirt--Banana Republic(similar here ) belt-Vintage, pants-Zara(similar here ), necklace -Le Tote, boots -Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Another pre-social distancing OOTD, this time with quasi-80's power bitch vibes. Not my normal aesthetic but this oversized tweed blazer and (faux) leather pants are definitely in my style wheelhouse. Both the jacket and trousers have a menswear tone, so this striped, puffy-shoulder top adds a balancing feminine/whimsical element. This vintage braided belt was a bit of an after thought but I love how it literally pulls this look together.  It's been an interesting few weeks, and while I had hoped to get back to regular posting here this spring it doesn't seem to be in the cards. I may try some #workingfromhome outfits, we shall see.  Stay safe, healthy, and sane. 💓💓 

cardigan / dress / necklace / ring - Le Tote , tights- J.Crew (similar here from Poppy Socks ), loafers-Nine West(similar here ) I basically opened my latest package from Le Tote and threw it all on in one look and then double-downed on the polka dots. This outfit pics were from last week when the world wasn't social distancing. Here this week my OOTDs are sweats and flannel as I work from home.  I know things like fashion and style can seem frivolous during serious times. But for me, reading fashion blogs, looking at runway pics, putting on some cute clothes and going out for a walk are a means of coping with the stress from worrying about family, finances, and health. So if it's a nice day, why not wear  some polka dots , or stripes , or a fun pair of culottes , go get some fresh, and maybe even snap a few outfit selfies.  😃