what i wore

welcome to another week of “what i wore“!  i was just talking with a friend about how annoying it is sometimes to be a girl.  we had both had “one of those days” where we didn’t feel good about anything we’d put on.  for me, it resulted in a pile of clean clothes on my closet floor.  guys have it so easy:  shirt, pants, shoes, done.  but for us only certain pants can go with certain shoes, and some days not all tops work to flatter our monthly fluctuating bodies… but some days, having on a cute, comfy outfit makes you feel great!  its not something you think about all day long (like a bad outfit), but you just feel better.  i’ve started using what i wore posts as a go-to for the bad days.  i just look through past outfits to find ones i felt really good in.  no need to recreate the wheel.  why do i so often feel like i need to come up with an all new outfit?

i love these pants!  they do ride a lot lower in the back than i’d prefer, but i really love the seams up the front of the leg and the exposed pockets.  i paired them with a simple loose fitting sweater from forever 21.  i went with a medium because i wanted extra length, but really should’ve just got the small – its a bit too slouchy.  and simple but slightly girly black flats with a bow detail at the heel.  a long necklace was a must to break up the plain front of the black sweater.

camo pants – target

black sweater – forever 21

flats – payless

necklace – world market

this was one of those days where nothing felt right – ergh!  of course, we were heading to church and i left behind me a tornado of clothes.

sweater – forever 21

jeans – local boutique

flats – target

necklace – jewel kade

i love how a necklace can make a whole outfit make more sense!

and this outfit?  well, we woke up on an at-school day to the power being out (the kids are home with me 3 days and at school 2 days).  so no shower for me, and a hat was mandatory.  also, despite our warm weather,  a sweater is mandatory in the morning – it was 37* this morning when we got up with an expected high of 79*!  my poor kids have to wear pants and sweatshirts to school then are roasting in the afternoon!

hat – local surf shop (ccs)

sweater – forever 21

v-neck tee – forever 21

jeans – local boutique

converse – nordstrom rack

long necklace - jennifer dahl

short necklace – lisa leonard designs

have you noticed?  jeans and a white tee are my very favorite!

you know how i love my evy’s tree tops!  i am loving the newest design, the ava racer, with a lace overlay!  its a lightweight, soft heather grey and is so comfy!

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