Outfits Not Just Clothes

On a bright, wind swept day we explored Hazelwood Green and took some outfit pics of this dress and cardi combo!  dress--LuLaRoe(similar options here via ThredUp ), cardigan-Nordstrom Rack(similar options here ), earrings-- Wisteria Sky Boutique via Etsy , necklace- J.Crew Factory Yes, this dress is from the infamous multi-level-marketing company LuLaRoe , which I purchased at a "dress party" held by my friend before all of the scandals and poor product quality emerged. Hey, it's cute, has pockets, and works for work. Belted and paired with this striped cardi and loafers, it's a subtle nod to the emerging color of early spring flowers, while we're still experiencing some grey chilly days.  In other news, you can read more about this location/development project here . 

This outfit was built around a literal foundation garment--a bodysuit. From there it was a matter of picking pieces that spoke to each other to bring together a look. Unlike, my last post that had a very clear style point of you view, this outfit has a more eclectic aesthetic.  blazer/bodysuit- Gap (similar options here  and here ), skirt- Universal Standard , sunnies- DIFF Eyewear , scarf- Ralph Lauren (similar here ), belt- Amazon , boots- Nordstrom (similar here ) Forgive my hunched appearance, I always remember to stand up straight when it's too late. The seeds of this look, which did come together a bit waywardly, were planted from this  Who What Wear article.  It featured both bodysuits and silk split skirts as "must haves" for spring, but didn't necessarily style them in the same look. Pairing them together on my own, I then reached for this belt, boots, and blazer. The scarf came almost as an afterthought for a bit of coverage. The scoop neckline of this bo...

 This outfit is not my normal aesthetic, but one I have fun deploying on occasion. Folks I give you "hippy middle-school art teacher"! 🖌🎨 cardigan-Zara(similarish here ), turtleneck- Gap , skirt- Thriftique , boots-DSW(similar here ), necklace- Shanga There's definite drama with the closure of this cardigan, and the fringe on this skirt is giving me all sorts of boho, organic market, kiln, handmade jewelry vibes. Speaking of handmade jewelry, this necklace was a gift from dear friend that she picked up on her trip to Tanzania. It's from an organization called Shanga which is " a social enterprise, which employs people with disabilities to create unique and high-quality handmade jewelry, glassware and homewares incorporating recycled materials." And now some Lily Tomlin a Frankie pics from Grace & Frankie  which inspired this look, along with my middle-school art teacher! 

On Mondays and Fridays I work from home and usually just wear sweats or yoga leggings. However, this particular Monday I'm outfitting as I have some serious, grown-up meetings and my tie-dye hoodie isn't really passing the professional lady test.   sweater- Old Navy , t-shirt- Universal Standard , pants-J.Crew(similar here ), sneakers- H&M She's keeping it casual with a t-shirt and sneakers, but also colorful and cozy. Not that others can see on zoom, but for me it does make a difference in my demeanor and tone when I'm wearing proper pants vs. joggers or no pants. These cropped trousers are really just for me to feel more put together and professional. But they do look great with this cardi and tee.