Outfits Not Just Clothes

 Since I am now in my Diane Keaton Style Era, there is a trouser silhouette that's been on my radar. Madewell's the Harlow Pant . I first read about these trousers here back in February but hadn't pulled the trigger on buying. Instead, I've finally gone to the source (Madewell at Ross Park Mall ) to try on IRL...  trousers , sweater , dress --Madewell, t-shirt- For Days , flats- Allbirds The last pic belies my love of blue stripes... But what do we think? I'm not sure the cut of these trousers is all that flattering on me. I'm not loving them, but I am intrigued by them. I like that I can wear them with flats vs the wide-legged pants that require heels if not hemming.  But again, how flattering are these pants? Is this a pass? I do find myself attracted to this silhouette when I see it online, and out in the wild, but I just don't think it serves me, even though it gives high Keaton vibes.  I didn't end up buy any of the pairs I tired, but I did pick up ...

What a summer it has been. Busy, hectic, and hot since school let out. And between work, day camps, and trying to soak in all of the summer fun I feel I'm finally old enough now to begin my Diane Keaton Era!  Hats, trousers, button-downs galore!  Shirt & Hat--Old Navy( here and here ), Trousers--Boden(similar here and here ), Sandals--Marc Fisher via Nordstrom (similar here and here ), Sunnies-- Diff Eyewear , Bag--Fossil(similar here ) This shirt is actually part of matching set with shorts, but it perfectly pairs with these blue linen trousers, a purchase from last summer. The black buttons on these pants dictated the black accessories for a very chic feeling outfit. I say feel versus look, because I was definitely feeling my chic self in this outfit.  I'm enjoying more coverage, even with this hot hot summer.  Obviously fabric is key, I probably be living in linen from now until mid-September. 

 It has been a summery few weeks here in Pittsburgh. With highs in the 80s, it feels more like July then May. So this gauzy matching set has been coming in handy for work, errands, church, and meet-ups.   matching set- Old Navy , tote-I can't recall but more options on Etsy here , sunnies-Versace(more here ), necklace-Mejuri(similar here ), wedges-Eileen Fisher(similar here ) I'm really going high/low with this 'fit. We have designer and name brand accessories paired with fast fashion garments for a casual, but impactful look.  Apparently I'm a big fan of orange in May  and I've also picked up the matching shorts for this shirt to wear into summer. Looks like there are cooler days ahead, but summer will be here before you know it! 

 For this spring I've seen numerous articles and lists signaling that leopard print is trending again. As I'm sure you know, so much of fashion is cyclical and styles like animal prints, high-waisted pants, sheer dresses, etc. come in and out of fashion. For this go-round of animal prints I've been seeing a lot of va-va-va-voom styling, here's my more modest approach.  trench-Asos(more options here ), cardigan-Banana Republic(more options here ), shirt- J.Crew ,(more options here , here , and here via Poshmark ) pants- Everlane , loafers-Anne Klein(similar here ), sunnies- Diff Eyewear , earrings- Amazon , bracelet- Bayou With Love , rings- Nordstrom & Mejuri(more options here ) I've had this printed button-down from J.Crew for almost a decade and I've worn it under a sweater with matching cropped trousers as seen in this post . Under another matching sweater and trouser set in this post . With trouser shorts and a blazer from this post . And in countless ...