Pink Sweater + Shearling Jacket

A couple of amazing things are happening here:

1. I am dressed. In something other than yoga pants. Alert the local news.

2. My makeup is done.

In other words, I'm acting like a normal human being. Which is somewhat remarkable, because guys, adjusting to rural life and what it does to your personal style is... an experience. It's hard. Especially as the weather has been getting colder. At least, it has been for me. My weekdays are typically usually split between home (which is very much in the woods right now), my "local" cafe (local being 35 minutes away), and the gym (also 35 minutes away... but conveniently 5 minutes from the gym!). And my weekends? Gloriously they've been spent hiking. But none of those things necessitate getting dressed in the cute sense. All this to say, I've been spending a shocking amount of time in yoga pants.

But guys, I'm so into this sweater (all of these sweaters this season, TBH), it's been a breath of fresh air for my closet. I'd been looking for a light pink pullover for awhile, ever since seeing the fluffy cashmere dream that J.Crew was selling, and this one ticks all the boxes: pullover, slightly loose and highly tuck-able. And bonus! A mock neck. Paired with a vintage fisherman's cap from MicknMarianne and a pair of vintage classic brown booties, it's perfect for these early November days when the weather is fluctuating between 40 and 60.

The October Edit

It seriously blows my mind that it's almost November - HOW?! It's been pretty amazing being back in Maine for the fall, but also becoming abundantly clear that I've been living in the city for 10 years... I've spent most of the month in yoga pants without doing the actual yoga... and I'm not proud of it. The change of scenery has forced me to reevaluate a little bit and think of ways to stay comfy while working from home without feeling like a complete slouch. Trips to town have been my little ray of light for getting actually dressed, so I've been experimenting with more layered looks that are still casual. Living in my checkered Vans and vintage Levi's per usual, this time with more sweaters and cozy, fluffy coats. Knowing the temperature will soon drop dramatically has me thinking more practically, and right now I'm searching out the perfect pair of well-treaded winter boots that will keep me from falling on my ass once things ice over. It sounds complicated, but honestly living in a new environment has been a fun puzzle to solve (and how laid-back things are here is admittedly a bit refreshing).

5 for August: The wear now, wear later pieces I love

I know. It's still summer. It's currently 85 95 degrees outside with about the same amount of humidity (edit: OK, so I wrote this a week ago and the weather is currently actually perfect... but still. Enough.) But there inevitably comes a point in the season when I just can't do summer anymore and I and many others begin muttering about what's to come. Blame impatience. Blame the nature of living in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons give you something to always look forward to. Blame the weather we've been having. Yeah, I blame the weather... for my new-outfit-cravings and thoughts of cooler air. When my gaze drifts from the gauzy dress and sandals on the floor to the leather jacket and jeans in the closet. In my mind at least, I've begun the task of defining the pieces I'd like to add to my closet come... dare I say it?... Fall...

Ahh, I said it! Don't hate me!

August is a funny month. Seasonally, we're still in the throes of summer - in many places, it's the hottest part of summer. But in our minds, maybe we're thinking back to school, or fashion week, or just wishing we'd stop sweating for at least 5 minutes. I'm of the latter camp, sick of a too-hot house and a too-hot city. And while I'm trying not to wish away these days, I can't help but anticipate a little relief. I've started mixing in a few autumn-inspired pieces with my summer wardrobe, perfect for right now and even more so in a few weeks. A silky bomber jacket at night (because the temperature has been glorious at night), a suede mini dress with sneakers for a day when air conditioning is readily available (read: a day at the office), cropped jeans paired with a simple tank. These have been my go-to's lately, easy to move around in, to throw on for a workday or a weekend day, and not quite as casual as a pair of shorts (of everything, I think I'm over shorts the most). When you just can't with summer, these are the pieces to mix in to make everything feel fresh. Because you know the temp's gonna spike again in September!

Lace Up Sweater

There is a time, however brief, when the weather allows for the pairing of sweaters and sweatshirts with shorts. This is a perfect time, a time when I'll gladly don my shorts once or twice more, for the feeling of a cozy sweater with the freedom of bare legs. Once that time is over, it's over, but let's celebrate while we can, eh?

Wear it now... when the sun goes down with relaxed cut-offs or a miniskirt. Pair with classic sneakers for best results.

Wear it later... with the jeans and boots you see below.

Free People 'Retro Love' Suede Dress

I have this dress in brown, and I love it enough to covet it in black and red, too. Adorable as-is, with nothing underneath and accessorized with a bandana and Converse Chuck Taylors, it's also the ideal dress for fall.

Wear it now... like I said: bandana, Converse, done.

Wear it later... with a lace turtleneck underneath and thigh high boots.

Citizens of Humanity jeans

I love that comfortable jeans and walkable shoes are an actual thing in fashion these days. I mean, I think I've reached the age where I generally won't wear something that doesn't feel good, but the fact that these two things are trends means the options are seemingly endless. We all need a great pair of jeans in our lives. Point for a button fly.

Wear them now... with a silky camisole and chunky-sole sandals. Also, tee shirts.

Wear them later... with literally everything.

Loeffler Randall Boots

I got these boots in brown last fall, so I can now confidently say they've served me well in all four seasons. They're the kind of boots I regretted not also getting in black, so you can bet they're right back in my shopping cart this time around.

Wear them now... to toughen up all your summer dresses, especially white gauzy numbers and breezy shirtdresses.

Wear them later... with jeans and a cozy sweater, like the one above.

Cambridge Satchel bag

After months of lugging around giant beach totes and backpacks filled with all manner of picnic-in-the-park supplies, a small cross-body bag feels downright liberating. This one is perfectly sized to fitt the essentials and just the essentials.

Wear it now... with that cute dress above and a pair of sandals or espadrilles.

Wear it later... with the sweater, jeans, and chelsea boots. But, it's a bag, so you can pretty much pait it with anything. Godspeed.

Up In The Mountains

Up in the mountains, we found fall. Crisp air, cloudy mornings that reveal pure blue sky. We left behind the unseasonable warmth of the city in favor of a little rest and recuperation, bundling up in cozy sweaters and even cozier scarves. For a frigid fall morning, there's nothing better than wrapping up in a handmade scarf and a big cardigan and drinking a few cups of coffee beneath the dwindling foliage.

I've been a fan of Lindsay from The Seam Design's work for some time now and this particular number arrived just in time for our trip north to the Poconos this past weekend. A chronic under-packer, I wasn't exactly prepared for the cooler temps, as it's been so warm in the city, so I was especially appreciative to be able to wrap myself in this incredibly cozy scarf for the cold mornings and windy afternoons. You know, between watching '90s family comedies on VHS and drinking too much wine.

Get the look: The Seam Designs Scarf // H&M Sweater // Alexa Chung for AG overalls // Moorea Seal sunglasses