Category: weekend outfit

Real Age

leather pleated skirt, gray ruffle sweater, J.Crew flats

When: Dec. 23 // Weather: 70(!) // Real life: NC Museum of Art for my mom’s b’day

leather pleated skirt, gray ruffle sweater, J.Crew flats

leather pleated skirt, gray ruffle sweater, J.Crew flats

leather pleated skirt, gray ruffle sweater, J.Crew flats

 

It’s hard to believe I was walking around with bare legs only 10 days ago, and now I’m trying to get my pipes to unfreeze and crossing my fingers my car will start in the morning. Ugh. Well, I’ll have plenty of time to think about cold weather because it’s going to be in the teens and below all week. So instead let’s just relive this lovely day in North Carolina, which just happened to be my mom’s birthday.

Birthday girls get to pick the activities, and here’s what my mom came up with: Seeing a fashion exhibit at the NC Museum of Art (which I highly recommend if you’re in the Raleigh area), eating brunch, having drinks at home on the deck, taking a nap, then having a pajama party complete with Netflix binging (season 2 of The Crown), cauliflower crust pizza (made from scratch by me and my dad), cake pops, and champagne.

I mean, it was basically my dream birthday. They make those quizzes that tell you what age you “really” are, but I don’t need to take one because now I know I’m 67. Don’t I look amazing though?

Sweater (under $10) // Skirt // similar Shoes // Watch // Sunglasses // similar Bag

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A leopard coat is one of those things that makes even a Monday feel fabulous. I definitely love it as outwear for fancy cold weather events (like this), but it’s just as fun with workwear or even jeans. Some people have told me they don’t think they can pull it off, but if you want to wear a leopard coat, just do it already! Find a couple similar options here and here.


I really really loved this outfit! My pussy bow plaid shirt with a suede moto jacket and booties? This casual Friday look pretty much sums up the “girly badass” vibe that I aspire to (and sometimes even achieve).


similar Clutch (cheaper option)

I want everyone to note that this photo was taken with a flash. Because it was at night. On a Saturday. Yes, I dressed cute and went out on a Saturday night. It was an occasion that called for photographic proof. (P.S. This jacket has a detachable faux fur collar, and it’s surprisingly warm! I’m probably just going to dump my old black leather jacket.)


Coatigan: fun to say, fun to wear. Also functional – for those days when it’s chilly but you don’t want a bulky coat.


These earrings make me feel a little like a Christmas tree, but this time of year, I see nothing wrong with that. (Earrings purchased with gift card provided c/o Shopbop.)

Earrings // Cardigan

 Ann Taylor calls these velvet pants “jeans,” but in my mind, jeans aren’t jeans if they’re not denim. I think that makes them office-appropriate any day of the week. Please don’t tell me if you disagree, because I already ordered them in black, too.