This outfit has been a go-to outfit formula for me lately: leggings + cozy top + a finishing pieces like necklace or a scarf. Perfect for days at home with a toddler. Then I make simple swaps based on my day: if there are errands outside the house, I might add a vest. Or if I want to squeeze in a workout in the basement, I replace the sweater with a tank top or t-shirt and get to it, because nap time=Mama’s productivity time. And I need that quiet time some days! Speaking of other things this Read More
Mom Style #38 // Cutout Sweaters and a Pop of Plaid
Sweater: Target {exact} Leggings: Nordstrom {exact} Boots: Aldo, old {option, option, option} Scarf: c/o Happiness Boutique {exact}- use code the-style-files for 10% off* Remember when it was nearly 70 degrees a couple weeks ago…in November? Yeah, I do. Seems like a distant memory. I was all kinds of confused with what to wear. The calendar was telling me one thing while the air outside told me another. So I thought it was the perfect opportunity to wear my cutout shoulder sweater. Read More
Wantable Accessories Box
I’ve blogged before about Milwaukee-based Wantable and their amazing accessories, intimates and beauty boxes. After getting all three, I’m definitely liking the accessory boxes the most, and have adjusted my subscription accordingly. I just got my latest Wantable accessories box and got some fun goodies I thought I’d share: I got a hammered gold statement necklace that would look great with a basic dress so it can stand out as the focal point. It has almost a tribal feel to it and I Read More
Cognac Accents & Winter Must Haves
Inspiration photo: I do deClaire When I saw Laura’s outfit featuring lots of cozy layers, I knew I had to recreate it using items in my own closet given polar vortex #2 we are experiencing in Chicago. (Don’t worry, I do have pantyhose on, but the black tights or leggings would have been a much warmer choice!) Anything that involves tall boots, scarves and layers is a great option for winter in my book. I love the pops of cognac in the boots, belt and scarf. Plus, Read More
December 2013 Clothing Budget
1. Cognac bow belt (Target)- $7.50 2. Pink waffle infinity scarf (J.Crew Factory)- $6 after gift card 3. Rose waffle sweater (Target)- $25 4. Jeans (Gap)- $12 after gift card 5. Black skinny stretch jeans (Target)- $25 6. Camel sweater (J. Crew Factory)- $28 7. Geometric print pencil skirt (J.Crew Factory)- $20 8. Black vest (Sears)- $10.50 9. Running socks (Target)- $7 10. Running gloves (Under Armour)- $12 Also not pictured: -Necklace (J.Crew Factory, seen here)- Read More
Headed to the Emerald City…with a dose of violet.
I have no clue where Monday went. Literally ran out of hours in the day between work and finishing up more painting from over the weekend. That said, today you get TWO outfits! Shoes: Target (clearance buy!) Pants: NY&Co Tank: Gap Outlet Blazer: Kohl's (on super clearance) Ok, so I know that emerald is the Pantone color of the year or whatever, but I don't have anything emerald, so this was the closest I could come to it. (And bonus! I did a little bit of pattern mixing with the shoes Read More
Belt Conundrum
I've never really been much of a belt person before besides my go-to classic brown belt to wear with jeans, but I've slowly started to accumulate some prettier "accent" belts in my wardrobe. I have been trying to find different ways to wear these belts and decided to try it with dress pants... So what do you think?! I feel like the no belted look is kinda drab. It's missing something- like a pop of color! Which look is your favorite? Top: Target Pants: NY& Co Outlet Shoes: Read More
