Out & About

vetta convertible trench, cropped wide leg jeans with ankle boots

When: Oct. 17 // Weather: 60 and overcast // Real life: dinner on a patio

vetta convertible trench, cropped wide leg jeans with ankle boots
vetta convertible trench, cropped wide leg jeans with ankle boots
vetta convertible trench, cropped wide leg jeans with ankle boots
vetta convertible trench, cropped wide leg jeans with ankle boots
vetta convertible trench, cropped wide leg jeans with ankle boots

Behold: What I wore for what may have been my last patio dining (and therefore last restaurant dining because I’m not down with the indoor thing) experience for quite some time. If you’re in a colder climate like I am, get comfy, because we’re probably not going to get out much for awhile. I foresee many nights at home drinking wine and reading books (check out what I’ve been reading here).

We’ve been preparing for a mostly at-home winter by doing some home projects to make our little bungalow feel more inviting and less like a tiny brick prison devoid of friends and sunshine. It’s fine everything’s going to be fine. Check back with me in January, but for now, I’m cautiously optimistic.

Speaking of at-home entertainment, what’s everyone been streaming these days? We binged The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix over the past few days. It’s about a girl who becomes a chess prodigy in the 1960s. I know absolutely nothing about chess but it’s still very entertaining, and I live for the 60s fashion.

Vest (sustainable brand) // similar Sweater // similar Jeans // similar Boots // similar Bag (secondhand)

Resurrected

Rent the Runway unlimited, cropped trench, Zac Posen bag, tan loafers

When: April 21 (Easter) // Weather: 70 and sunny // Real life: walk on the canal and dinner on a patio

Rent the Runway unlimited, cropped trench, Zac Posen bag, tan loafers

Rent the Runway unlimited, cropped trench, Zac Posen bag, tan loafers

Rent the Runway unlimited, cropped trench, Zac Posen bag, tan loafers

Rent the Runway unlimited, cropped trench, Zac Posen bag, tan loafers

Rent the Runway unlimited, cropped trench, Zac Posen bag, tan loafers

The first great patio day is an important holiday around here. I like to say I put up with the Midwest winters because they make the other seasons more special. That first spring day when you get to feel the sun on your skin again (in moderation, with sunscreen) after months of hibernation are so freaking glorious.

This year, the first great patio day happened to fall on Easter, so while everyone else was in church and hanging with their families, we heathens enjoyed a nice walk along the downtown canal, followed by a delicious al fresco meal at Hedge Row. There were no crowds, no shoppers, just a nice sunny Sunday afternoon. Perfect for celebrating rebirth, whatever that means to you.

(Oh, P.S. HEY MOMS (especially mine). HAPPY DAY TO YOU.)

Dress (also comes in pink!) // Jacket (on sale) // Bag (mine’s rented) // Shoes // similar Sunglasses