What I Wore | Reflections

WhatIWore: Hi guys! Updating y’all with a quick post while we’re in town having breakfast and using wifi! Adam took these photos of me and Bea yesterday while we’re on our annual family cabin/camping trip. It’s her first time here and she’s loving it! 

When: October 18, 2017

What:
Shades: Karen Walker
Coat: Pendleton (older style)
Sweater: LL Bean (similar!)
Jeans: J.Crew (on sale)
Boots: LL Bean

On Bea: Columbia Fleece and Fringe Mocs

This is more or less my camping uniform - jeans, Bean boots, a sweater and coat. I bought this particular coat for our Lincoln trip four years ago and it is, by far, my warmest! As the week goes on, I’ll likely get a little grungier by the day, but hey! Isn’t that the joy of being outdoors all day? 

Here are a few photos (one and two) of me wearing this coat in different variations. Those snaps prove to me that I used to try a lot harder before kids! But now… I have way more fun. Have a wonderful weekend, guys! 

What I Wore | Fall Tones

WhatIWore: Good morning! Hope everyone had a nice weekend. I worked my tail off on Saturday with painting the house and it’s looking pretty great! This is what I wore on Friday to take the kids to the doctor and out for donuts. If you watch my instagram stories (and you should because I’m ridiculous and also because we’ll feel more like close friends) then you know I overdyed my hair last week. These photos were taken after one wash. It’s semi permanent color and I already feel like it’s washing out too fast! Maybe I should have kept it on longer? I’ve been having my hair colored in the salon for years but I just couldn’t wait until my next appointment to get it done. At least I didn’t completely botch my ‘do! Unless maybe you count my bang trim? Win some, lose some!

And speaking of hair styles, this one plus the outfit has me feeling all of the Brooklyn vibes. And by that I mean when I lived in Brooklyn nine years ago. I told Adam and he was like… Jessica, you’re standing in front of a forrest. Whatever! You get the point, right? 

When: October 13, 2017

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Jacket: BlankNYC
Dress; Old Navy (similar)
Belt: Vintage
Booties: Rag and Bone

Where: Out with the Kiddos

The dress was a cheapie from Old Navy I bought on cleanance after having Bea when I was desperate to feel normal again. It’s a little big so I cinched it in with a vintage belt (that I used to wear all the time in my Brooklyn days!) I’m also wearing a pair of booties that were a fortune when I bought them, but I’ve worn them so many times they’ve become a really smart purchase (I call that cost per wear… and at this point they have to be around a dollar per!) To top it off is my new-this-season suede jacket that I initially bought because it had such a 70s vibe, but feels quite modern with this look (here’s another way I styled it that I really loved too)

What I Wore | October Tweed

WhatIWore: These photos really capture October to me. Not the warm, bright blue skies contrasting the red and orange leaves, but the gloomy and damp days that tell us winter is getting closer. I’ve been inspired lately by all of the English woolen tweeds I’ve seen in magazines and glad I bought this one in my normal size last year when I was pregnant with Bea (worn here and here). Today I layered it over a vest and pale chambray top and flared dark denim. Very Annie Hall in a way - especially with the hat! 

When: October 11, 2017

What:
Hat: Self Made (similar
Sunglasses: LOFT
Blazer: J.Crew (kinda similar)
Chambray: J.Crew
Vest: Lands’ End Canvas
Jeans: Frame
Boots: Frye

Where: Goodwill and Target with the kiddos

See Also: An inspiration board with more ways to wear a houndstooth blazer

PS. Buh bye blonde! I dyed my hair dark this morning! And I love it! Will post to Instagram!

What I Wore | Country Rose

WhatIWore: Lately I’ve been getting up early and heading to a coffee shop before the sun rises so I can have some focused time to work on my blog while Adam watches the kids. Trust me when I tell you that when I have a chance to roll solo, I make the most of it, including getting ready and putting on a proper outfit. This is what I wore earlier this week - a combo of two investment pieces that I’m so excited to wear this fall. You saw this Free People dress on the blog a couple weeks ago here and then I styled this suede jacket over a sundress last week here. Together they’re bringing all the fall vibes! Gimme a pumpkin spiced latte NOW! 

When: October 1, 2017

What:
Shades: Karen Walker
Suede Jacket: BlankNYC
Dress: Free People (on sale for small sizes here) (three colorways here)
Boots: Frye (older style)

Where: Work session, errands with the kids!