highs in the 60's

It's always super exciting when we have a stretch of cool days--so many more wardrobe options and the opportunity for jackets (and, let's be real here--sleeves!).    I love this outfit for its shoes, its patterned belt, its dark wash skinnies, its classic white button-up, and of course for its chic trench.  Well, I guess that's all of it!  No wonder I'm such a fan.

In other news, I've lost a few pounds and already my pants are fitting better and I'm feeling better.

Outfit details:
jeans:  Gap Always Skinny
belt:  J. Crew
shirt:  Everlane
trench:  Forever 21
shoes:  Gentle Souls via Garnet Hill
thin bracelets:  Moulton (and rings, not pictured)

so cal rainy day

We had a So Cal "rainy day" today, and by that I mean it rained for an hour and then stopped. Oh, but what a glorious hour it was!

This outfit is a perfect demonstration of a "high-low" mix, which I love.  The trench coat and striped top are from Forever 21 and they are just perfect for me.  The wooly sweater is from Peruvian Connection (I think it is actually alpaca, so soft and light and non-itchy).  It was definitely on the expensive side but I wear it constantly and I love it.  It's my go-to at every opportunity in winter.  The more I try to figure out shopping the more I realize the value in just going with what works for you.  These pieces are all very "me" and I'm super comfortable in them.  What is your current favorite go-to piece?

trench:  Forever 21
striped top:  Forever 21
alpaca pullover:  Peruvian Connection
grey corduroy pants:  Kut from the Kloth (via Nordstrom)
boots:  Clarks

sunday cold day

Thanks so much to everyone who has clicked through from my old blog and to those of you who have left comments. I feel so welcomed and supported! You guys are all sweet. I know not everyone is interested in clothes and style, so I wanted to put my outfit posts on a new blog, and it has been so fun so far.

Saturday was so warm and lovely, but the weather turned cold on Sunday.  You never know what you are going to get around here!  I decided to pull together a cozy outfit for the storytelling festival and forgo ideas I'd had about wearing a cute dress.

I picked up this military jacket on sale at the Gap last fall, and it has turned out to be such a fun piece to mix!  It's every bit as versatile as a jean jacket, but a bit more fresh right now.   Now, since I bought this one, I've seen tons of similar jackets in every store, including newer styles at the Gap.  A good time to buy if you are looking for one.

Outfit details:
black top, patterned khakis, and military jacket:  all Gap
silver pendant:  gift from Ken (years ago) from the Forever Silver shop in Las Vegas
booties:  Target
bracelets:  various