Layers of Three and Negative Space

top: via piperlime similar here // vest: ivy & leo (similar here) // pants: seven for all mankind (similar here) // shoes: 10 crosby derek lam (available here) // bag: 3.1 phillip lim (similar here) // sunnies: prada (similar here)
photos by Ellen of Elle N Style

Day 15 of the Who What Wear 30 Day Wardrobe Challenge was "create a look with 3 levels of layering." Ok this vest has a built in silk panel that looks like another layer so I technically cheated but whatevs.

And now time to get real…..You might have noticed that I haven't been keeping up with my "new things" lately and honestly I made it through 60 days when life hit me smack dab in the forehead. I've been down in the dumps for several reasons until last week when I heard the best piece of advice that really hit home……. Your mind can only expend so much energy…and if you use it thinking negative thoughts and caring about what people think about you and things you cannot change than all of that negativity takes away from the positive space.  I started visualizing negative thoughts going out of my mind and only concentrating on the positive ones and honestly I feel so much lighter. Doodle and his lightness starting rubbing off on me and the world around me has felt brighter. Yes, we all still have issues we have to deal with on a daily basis….but I'm not going to fill my mind with negative space…..only positive thoughts and lightness.

Over Zealous?

sweater: madewell (similar here) //coat: madewell (available here) // jeans: 7 for all mankind (similar here) // vest: vintage (similar here) // shoes: sam edelman (loving these) // bag: madewell (available here)// hat: stylemint (similar here) // gloves: wilson's leather (similar here) 

As recently as last month when the weather was getting up to 70 degrees here in NC, I was beginning to wonder if I had been too over zealous in my search for the perfect winter coats….and thus purchasing several of them…until now. With the temps dropping down to single digits I'm very happy with my decision to scour the internet and several vintage stores for some warm toppers. Its safe to say I have on 5 layers in this ensemble (3 of which you can see) and I'm pretty sure there will be no more bare ankles for a while……sartorial sad face ensue…

PS this grey and camel color combo was totally stolen from my style icon Sheree….

New Things: See original post here

Day 27: Made Maple Sriracha Turkey Sausage

And for some more warm toppers...

Neutral Ground

1st outfit: jumpsuit: one by emerson thorpe (available here) // boots: shoemint (similar here) // vest: similar here // coat in both: zara (similar here) // bag: 3.1 phillip lim (similar here) // hat: michael stars (similar here) // necklace: tiffany & co (available here)
2nd outfit: bodysuit: maison martin margiela for h&m // blazer: one teaspoon (similar here) // jeans: 7 for all mankind (similar here) // boots: shoemint (loving these) // sunnies: ray ban (similar here)

I've finally put my finger on what my style is:………it can't be defined. One morning I wake up and I feel like being sporty, the next morning its boho…..so how is one supposed to get dressed every morning when they aren't even sure who or what they want to be that day? Invest in a ton of neutrals. For instance, with this jumpsuit it was easy to go with a more boho feel with a fur vest, wide brim hat and ankle boots……but the next time I wear it I really want to pair it with some white sneakers. Change up your accessories and shoes instead of buying a bunch of random items that cannot work overtime for you……then it will be kind of hard to walk in and say "I have nothing to wear today!"

New Things: See original post here

Day 20: Made Cucumber, Radish & Dill Salad….apparently I'm not a big fan of radishes…

Day 21: Made Spinach, Feta & Cauliflower Casserole, nom to the nom

"From Then On, Everywhere I Went, I…Was…RUNNING!"

shirt: madewell (available here) // jeans: 7fam (similar here) // jacket: gap (similar here) // cape: vintage (loving this one) // shoes: sam edelman (similar here) // bag: vintage gucci // sunnis: ray ban (available here)
photos by the amazing molly stillman

I read a quote recently that stuck with me…"Cling tight to anything that gives you passion". I don't remember who it was by or where I read it but man it got me thinking. I can't prance around in huge fluffy tulle skirts or heels every day (nor do I want to)….for the most part everyday is spent RUNNING after my child. But I refuse to sacrifice my style so I'm always trying to come up with ways to inject my personality into my mom clothes. This vintage cape did just that. PS who can name the movie that my post title is from?