Form and Function

leather overalls: via shopbop (on sale here) // blouse: madewell (similar here) // shoes: isabel marant (similar here) // sunnies: ray ban (similar here)

Silky Breeze

top: minkpink (similar here) // skirt: friend of mine via shopbop (loving this one) // shoes: comme des garçons play for converse (available here) // bag: loeffler randall (similar here) // sunnies: ray ban (available here) // necklaces: vanessa mooney (similar here) & vintage chanel

In theory this skirt is amazing…….yet, it can be a logistical nightmare. I wore it for coffee last week after dropping Doodle off at school with a long blouse underneath because its straight up sheer…to the tenth degree. Also, note to self, those beautiful silk panels that you love……as soon as the faintest breeze comes along they float right up and show the world what you're workin' with. Ellen smartly suggested that next time I wear it as a dress and I added with some leather shorts under it that would be a winning combo. But dang if it doesn't photograph well in the breeze…..see ya soon silky panel octopus looking skirt…..we will meet again :)

Off the Grid

dress: via shopbop (loving this one) // kimono: fab'rik (similar here) // shoes: marc by marc jacobs (similar here) // hat: michael stars: available here // necklace: stella & dot

Day 20 of the Who What Wear 30 Day Wardrobe Challenge was "dress down your favorite LBD." I went off the grid last week while at the beach and I'll be honest it felt great……Its going to be happening a lot more.

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

Camo & Lace

sweater: french connection (similar here) // dress: worn as skirt shopbop similar here // boots: lucky brand (available here) // bag: 3.1 phillip lim (similar here) // hat: michael stars (similar here) // necklaces: tiffany & co (available here) and vintage brooch on a stella and dot charm necklace

For some people, clothing elicits a sort of visceral reaction (whether good or bad)….I am one of those people. Growing up where I did everyone wore their hunting camo gear everywhere ALL of the time. Walking into school each morning was like walking through a forest of people literally blending in with each other. So naturally, I stood out like sore thumb in my 4 inch stilettos and carefully thought out ensembles. Back then I used to almost be embarrassed of the fact that I love clothing so much and actually care what I put on my body……but now after I stopped seeking the approval of everyone in my hometown (or anyone else for that matter) I take pride in the fact that yes, beautiful clothes make me HAPPY. Now its kind of ironic to be sporting a camo sweater and all of the feelings and emotions it brings back….but damn if I didn't love this camo and lace combo :)

New Things: see original post here

Day 6: Made "Five Alarm" Lentil soup, nom nom

Day 7: hit up my first Goodwill……so much fun

Black & Camel Black & Camel

coat: gap (similar here) // top:  shopbop (loving this one) // leggings: fab'rik (similar here) // shoes: vince (available here) // beanie: michael kors (similar here) // sunnies: ray-ban (available here) // wallet: stella & dot
photos by the amazing molly stillman

You know when you put an outfit on and it just feels right? This shirt has been in heavy rotation over the past couple of months; dressed up, dressed down…it just works with everything. So naturally thrown over  a pair of leggings with some leather sneaks it did the trick. Also, you guys know I love pairing unexpected items together so of course a dressy camel coat went right over top of this…and the hat…well lets just chalk that up to mom hair :)

Can't Stop, Won't Stop

chambray shirt: madewell (similar here) // skirt: helmut lang (available here) // blazer: one teaspoon (available here) // bag: madewell (available here) // shoes: shoemint (similar here) // sunnies: house of harlow 1960 (available here)

Alright skrillas, I wore this ensemble to my (one) date night with the hubs last month and it felt great to sit at our favorite local Italian place eating by candlelight just the two of us. I loved the tee, skirt and blazer but thought it looked a little too "pretty", you know what I mean? So I threw on my favorite chambray and it added the perfect amount of edge….its going to be one of my favorite layering pieces this season. Creating interesting outfits is all about adding the unexpected…and striking a balance…see you Friday.