Last week, I wrote about how I’m slowly transitioning my winter wardrobe into spring. One of my favorite tricks is pairing a spring dress with a chunky knit on days when the sun is hiding behind the clouds. Last week, for good measure, I also threw in my cowboy boots – because, hey, why not?
I had just picked this dress up on clearance at Old Navy for $15 and was itching to wear it; but it was cold this particular morning. No problem. I had this oversized cardigan that I bought at Target probably 2 years ago. Had the day warmed up, I could have ditched the sweater and still looked appropriate.
As we slowly make our way toward spring (which officially begins March 20), I am prepping my wardrobe and creating transitional outfits. Here in Southern California, we are already having random 80 degree days followed up by 60 degree days, so having a versatile wardrobe is a necessity.
Last week, I found this lightweight, double-breasted cardigan from the DownEast Basics spring line with slouchy pockets, and I think it’s the perfect piece for the seasonal change. The bright coral color reminds me of spring, but it still keeps me warm in the cooler weather.
It’s been a while since I participated in “What I Wore Wednesday.” Somehow I find it really difficult to find the time to take photos of what I’m wearing. I’m usually rushing out the door, running after my little crawler who’s no doubt eating the magazines again, or cooking something in the kitchen. Finding the time to set up the tripod (or pull my husband away from his work) is just one more thing to do… but I do try and snap some when I can!
Hooray for rain! After an extra-long, extra-hot summer in SoCal, things are finally starting to cool off. Last week we welcomed some rain, and we are supposed to get some more this weekend. I couldn’t be happier!
You know I pulled out all the stops on this rainy day – boots, tights, layering thermal. If I had played a game of strip poker (which, I never would, of course), I would have totally still been fully clothed at the end.
I missed What I Wore Wednesday because of Halloween, so I decided on a whim that today will temporarily be “Fashion Friday.” So here’s what I wore this week:
Last week I was fortunate enough to attend an event at a local outlet center, The Outlets at Orange, where top stores like Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom Rack, and Saks OFF 5th shared their thoughts on the top fall trends for 2012.
Mixing prints has always been a favorite of mine, and this look screams feminine. So I went on the virtual hunt for some items to mimic these looks, and here’s what I came up with:
This weekend I went back to my fashion college roots and refashioned an old shirt that I’ve had hanging in my closet forever. As I chopped off the sleeves, I had visions of creating patterns for paper bag pants and showing off with my straight seams in sewing class (yeah, I was that student). It’s been a long time since I used my sewing machine to fix up my clothing; I generally hate hemming, mending, and sewing clothes. But I have had this H&M shirt for a couple of years now, and I was getting really bored with it so I decided it was time for a change.
I haven’t done a What I Wore Wednesday post in a few weeks… mostly because I’m too tired to get outside and photograph myself when the stars align and both kids are simultaneously napping. By that time, I’m usually covered in spit-up and/or breast milk anyway. TMI? Sorry.
Anywho, I finally got around to taking some photos of one of my favorite outfits as of late. Let’s start with my inspiration; the idea came from this photo that I found on Pinterest a few months ago:
Last night I attended an event at my local DownEast Basics for bloggers and went on the hunt for a new outfit. I love the detailing on some of their tops and sweaters, and their full knee-length skirts are a great staple to have in your closet.
I ended up being stuck between a choice of two outfits – should I go librarian or ladies’ luncheon chic?
