Outfit like this one make me happy. Any time I can wear a sweatshirt dress and a blanket scarf and look super pulled together, It's a win. It's even better when both pieces cost under $40 bucks total.
This scarf comes in 3 colors and takes all of my willpower to not buy ALL OF THE BLANKET SCARVES! It's true. I have a serious problem. I think I just want to be wrapped in blankets everyday, all day.
One of my favorite things to do is take workout classes. I make it a priority in my life because I know it keeps me grounded and happy in my otherwise stressful life.
Cute and comfortable workout clothes are also a priority. I used to be a slave to Lululemon, but recently I've been branching out to other brands like Athleta and Zella.
Athleta is great for affordable and functional tops. I'm partial to these long sleeve tops and these tanks. Zella leggings I can grab from Nordstrom, which is super convenient but my favorite part about these is that they don't fall down! As you can see I'm kind of hip-less so pants tend to sip with lots of jumping. Whenever I know there is a class in my future that involves jumping, I grab these to keep my mind off worrying about my pants during a workout. Who wants that.
A classic trench coat is a piece that is unlike any other in your wardrobe. The right one can instantly add class to an otherwise casual outfit. It also makes any day-time outfit look perfectly put together.
That being said, a great trench is hard to find. In a dream world I would own a Burberry trench and I would simply never replace it, EVER! But I, like probably all of you out there reading this, DO NOT have that kind of budget either.
There is a mid-way meeting point to satisfy the luxury lover in all of us and it comes to us from Ann Taylor in their Fall Classic Trench. It is crisp, classic, and more luxurious than any other trench I've ever owned. The lining has faint polka dots on it too which adds a feminine touch that only you will know is there. And the best part is the price! You don't want to miss this piece. Your closet will thank you for years to come!
This 80's inspired wall has been taunting me for two years now whenever I leave my Bar Method class in Wicker Park. I always want to shoot in front of it but any time I'm over there it's either pre or post workout which leaves me alone or sweaty. Neither make for a pretty blog post.
This particular day though I had my friend Amy and her baby (off to my left, out of the picture in her stroller) meet me to do this shoot really quick. Finally, success!
So I have this issue with the store Aritzia. I want everything inside!! Every time I go in, I fall in love with some delicious piece of quality made luxury and then spend the next few days day dreaming of said piece with it's usual absurd price tag until it eats away at me till I cave and buy it.
This dress was was in this category too but it was also part of their summer sale. With that sale comes a lower price tag which still wasn't what I would call "low" ($150 down from $185) but after I tried on the last one in the store in my size, I couldn't get it out of my head. 2 days later I called back and it was gone. The regret kicked in so I kept checking their site and one finally popped up in stock, so without thought, I snapped it! Mine at last!
With all that said, all the pieces I've ever picked up from Aritzia have been closet staples for years! Years, people! I've gotten great blazers and their leggings are just the absolute best. I also have a cocoon sweatshirt that was $90 american dollars (which I feel is a small fortune for a sweatshirt) but I wear it almost every night when its cold out for literally the last 4 years! Sometimes quality wins out. I love me a great Forever 21 find, but Aritzia puts out the best quality classics in clothing around!
These busy days back at school, I'm all about an easy dresses and comfort. This dress and vest are both from Forever 21and both under $40. Even these Ann Taylor heels were scored in the clearance section for $15! These pictures are from the summer but it was kind of summer-like yesterday so the outfit still works, right?
