Break!

 Anthro-
Amapola Dress
Abuzz Cardigan (my first Anthro piece!)
Steep Buckle Moto Boots

Roberta Chiarella Necklace

(a student told me I looked very "Pinteresty" on the day I wore this outfit)

Anthro-
? Lace Sleeve top by Little Yellow Button
Alma Potschke Scarf

Gap cargoes
Born boots

Anthro-
Level 99 Lily jeans

Ugly sweater day :)


December 18th couldn't get here fast enough- last day before break + Star Wars! I am looking forward to 16 days of being the biggest loaf I can possibly be.

Mix it Up

Anthro-
Garden Lace Dress
Brass Tabs Boots

Gap cardi
Target necklace

Anthro-
Tigridia Maxi Skirt

Gap T & cardi
Minnetonka moccasins
Target necklace

 Anthro-
Wish You Were Here Cardi
Pilcro pants
Meadow Rue T

Target scarf
Aerosoles Wedges

Anthro-
Ada Tank
AG Stevie Moto Cords

Minnetonka moccasins
Cardi from random shop in Colorado

Accomplishing my goal to mix up what is in my closet. Pulling out some pieces that haven't gotten a lot of love. Temps this week were eerily high for mid-December. It felt more like May (muggy, rain, thunderstorms.)  Still hoping for some snow!

Workhorse

 Anthro-
Oratory Dress
Lahti Tasseled Infinity Scarf
Brass Tacks Boots

Caslon/Nordstrom blazer

 Anthro-
Dressing Room Henley
Pilcro Cords

Conversation Pieces shirt
Target boots
V28 fox print scarf

Anthro-
Level 99 wide leg jeans

Target sweater
Roberta Chiarella Necklace
White Mountain Ingle Booties

The top look features a true workhorse of my wardrobe, and one of my oldest and favoritist Anthro pieces, the Oratory Dress. It is paired with one of my newer items that I've already put in rotation several times. Most people probably wouldn't pair an orange dress with a purple blazer, but that's just how I roll. The scarf ties it together so I don't look too much like a crazy person. The calendar is rolling towards Christmas, and I can hardly believe that fall is almost over!

Cold Front

 Anthro-
Count the Waves Dress
Steep Buckle Moto Boots

H&M cardi
Wiener dog scarf- gift

Anthro-
Climate Control Cardi
Ponte Trousers
Fanned Shine Booties

Minnie Mouse tank top- Disneyland

Anthro-
Shy Stalks Shell
AG Stevies
Wound Barra Boots

Nordstrom Cardi
Map Scarf- Etsy 

Anthro-
Empty Nest Pullover
Jubilation Necklace

Loft blouse
Gap pants
Minnetonka Moccasins

Yesterday I was sitting on a patio with my dog. Tonight we have a freeze warning. My opinion is, if it is going to be that cold, bring on the snow, but it isn't blowing this way.  Soon though, soon.

Altered

 Anthro-
Brocade Pencil Skirt (altered- originally just past knee length which is just not flattering on someone 5'3)

Loft Cardi
Tank from a fashion truck in California
H&M belt
Aerosoles wedges
Roberta Chiarella Necklace

Anthro-
Bianka Blouse (altered to have ruffled collar removed- it never laid flat and made me feel like a dog with a cone of shame)

Gap skinny cargoes
Caslon blazer
Minnetonka Moccasins
Roberta Chiarella Necklace

 Anthro-
Dappled Grid Henley
AG Stevie Ankle Moto Cords

V28 fox print scarf
Aerosoles wedges

Anthro-
Gemini Cardigan
AG Stevie Cords

Gap T
Easy Spirit chuka booties
Kohls scarf

(Patriotic Look for Veterans Day assembly at school)

I believe in the simple power of alterations to make clothes work for you. However, practicing what I preach doesn't always happen. I just get lazy. But here I am, wearing two altered pieces that otherwise would probably just be hanging my closet. The weather continues to cool down a bit which is allowing cords, scarves and sweaters to come out of hiding. Next week we're expecting some windy days, so boots might finally get to make an appearance. Continuing to shop my closet, and be grateful for what I have.

Rinse, repeat

 Anthro-
Chiffon Spliced T
Clematis Pencil Skirt

DV Archer Sandals
Roberta Chiarella necklace/bracelet

Anthro-
Rational Ruffles T
Ribboned Wool Wide Legs
Tucked Away Blooms cardi

Dansko wedges
Roberta Chiarella necklace

Anthro-
Fetch & Frolic Dress
Shadowsleeve Cardigan

Shoeland moccasins
Roberta Chiarella necklace

Anthro-
Banded Stripes Blazer
Fanned Shine Booties

Gap cargoes
Modcloth Reflections on Style tank
Roberta Chiarella necklace


The slightly changing temps mean that I'm sort of breaking out of my wardrobe rut. Being able to put on a few layers always helps. I'm really resisting the urge to keep just adding, adding, adding things to my overstuffed closet. I need to get over my mental block of repeating ensembles. (I like to find new combinations to wear what I have.) It is also probably time to clean out or store some things that don't really fit, etc.

Uninspired

 Anthro-
Evie Cargos

Caslon blazer
Sofft wedges

Top- gift from mom
Necklace- Target, maybe?

 Anthro-
Peacock Plume Sandals

BR Factory dress
Nordstrom blazer
Stitchfix necklace

Anthro-
Waimea Silk Maxi Skirt
Momentary Flutter Necklace

Target t
Steve Madden sandals

I am feeling wholly uninspired by my wardrobe lately. Don't get me wrong, I know I am incredibly fortunate to be in a position in life where I have pretty nice clothes and an abundance of things to wear. I just feel like I'm at this weird age where I should maybe start dressing a bit more "grown up". I'm just not sure what that means other than looking old and boring, which isn't me! The weather is changing which means layers and boots soon, so maybe that is all I need to freshen things up a bit.

The Blues

Anthro-
Laguna Racerback Dress
Willemstad Necklace

Nordstrom Rack cardi
Indigo by Clarks wedges

Anthro-
Sprightly Top
Peacock Plume Sandals

BR Factory skirt
Roberta Chiarella necklace

Anthro-
Elornis Shift

Gap T
Kendra Scott necklace
Steve Madden sandals


Apparently I was on a blue streak this week. I realized two outfits I didn't photograph were also shades of blue. We are rolling towards fall. I have a few things to work in the rotation next week before temps really start to drop. I am definitely ready for layers, though!

Falling

 Anthro-
Shy Stalks Shell

H&M pants
Roberta Chiarella necklace
Aerosoles Wedges

Anthro-
Fairchild Flared Dress
Field Game Cardigan

Roberta Chiarella Necklace
Adrienne Vittadini Wedges

Anthro-
Slubby Knit Tank

Caslon cardi
Gap Factory pants
Roberta Chiarella necklace
Minnetonka mocassins


More like I wish the temperature was falling more. I know it is still technically summer for another ten days or so, but I'm so over it! Maybe I'll be singing a different tune in 3 months when it's sub freezing, but right now I'm ready for some cold.

Fall Back

 Anthro-
Sapphire Day Dress
Monogrammed T

H&M belt
Roberta Chiarella necklace/bracelet
DV Archer sandals

Anthro-
Antora Cropped Jumpsuit
Shadowsleeve Cardigan

Sofft wedges
Roberta Chiarella necklace

Anthro-
Loophole Corset Belt
Lacy View Wedges

Roberta Chiarella necklace (sold at Anthro as Ocean Bauble Bib necklace)
H&M dress
Caslon/Nordstrom cardi

It's not really fall yet, but it is back to school. Just some shots from the first days here. It's still pretty hot so balancing professionalism with temperatures basically sucks. The struggle is real.

Buckets

Anthro-
Cartonnier Cropped Pants
Once & Always T

Nordstrom cardi
Roberta Chiarella necklace
Shoeland boots

Anthro-
Pilcro Stet Slim Printed Crops

Daniel Rainn blouse via Stitchfix
Born boots
Target cardi
Roberta Chiarella necklace

Pouring rain at the beginning of the week.. beautiful spring days now! One thing about living in Oklahoma, I really value the days that are not too hot/cold/humid/windy/rainy/snowy. Growing up in CA all of that was just taken for granted. And now I am really in the final countdown to summer, with 15 school days left!

Final Countdown

 Anthro-
Sapphire Day Dress
Charcoal Composition Cardigan

Roberta Chiarella necklace
Steve Madden sandals

 Anthro-
Venetian Blinds Belt

E Shakti skirt
Gap shirt
Roberta Chiarella necklace
Born Boots

and the most unflattering pose in history.

Anthro-
Evie Cargos

Stitch Fix shirt
Sofft wedges
Target necklace

Down to 19 days of school. Getting ready to do a major closet shedding. I have too much stuff that I don't wear or doesn't fit. Shopping my closet has been good for me but I think I'm ready to make room for some new!

Classics

 Anthro-
Count the Waves Dress
Steep Buckle Moto Boots

Target scarf
Caslon knit blazer

 Anthro-
Willemstad Necklace
Fanned Shine booties

Bobeau Top (Nordstrom)
H&M pants

Anthro-
Blushing Bouquet Cardigan
Lyon Twill Cargoes

Loft blouse
H&M belt
Roberta Chiarella necklace
Shoeland Moccasins

Pulling out some well-loved pieces this week. Down to 24 school days. Working the closet and avoiding shopping. I might let myself buy a jumpsuit from the Lilly Pulitzer Target collection. It really depends on the fit. Tick tock tick tock here comes summer...

About Face

Anthro-
Level 99 Linen Wide Legs

Pleione Tank (Nordstrom)
Loft Cardi
Sofft Wedges
Roberta Chiarella Necklace (sold at Anthro as the Ocean Bauble Bib Necklace)

Hinge Dress (Nordstrom)
H&M tights
Naturalizer Maryjanes
Anika Dali scarf

 Lilly Pulitzer Brewster T-shirt Dress
J Crew Chambray
H&M Belt
Roberta Chiarella Necklace & Bracelet
DV Archer Sandals

 Anthro-
Tigridia Maxi Skirt
Field Games Cardi
Ada Tank

Target necklace
Minnetonka Moccasins

Anthro-
Bianka Blouse
Lacey View Wedges

Kut from the Kloth crops
Target necklace


The weather has done a complete turnaround, which means it is time for bare legs, open toes, and short sleeves. It is also the time of year where I make a commitment to shop my closet. I think I can go at least until the end of the school year (which is now 34 school days!) Stay tuned.

Scarf Week

Anthro-
Amapola Dress
Gemini Cardigan
Steep Buckle Moto Boots

Gap tank

Anthro-
Pilcro Colored Denim
Warmth & Respite Cardi
Alma Potschke Scarf

Target T
Aerosoles Wedges

Anthro-
Charcoal Composition Cardigan
Pilcro cord leggings (old!!)

BR dress
Old Navy Scarf
Born Boots


Some backup in the camera from a few weeks ago. I was out of town most of last week (see below.. sigh..) and this week is seriously about  utilitarian dressing. I am home with a snow day today. I am ready for spring, ready for sandals, ready to not be cold!!

Anthro-
Chiffon-Spliced Tee
Level 99 Lily Ankle Jeans

Target cardi
Teva sandals