Weekend Boho, Fall Edition

Tunic, Etro (via consignment); sweater, Zara (thrifted); scarf, gift; boots, Josef Seibel; bag, Gucci (via consignment)
Tunic, Etro (via consignment); sweater, Zara (thrifted); scarf, gift; boots, Josef Seibel; bag, Gucci (via consignment)

I have two modes on weekends: simple casual, and boho. You don’t need three guesses to figure out which category this outfit falls under. Well, the title is a dead giveaway, for one thing. Plus, there’s nothing simple or casual about this silk Etro tunic. Just look at that pattern mix!

Britt, baby
Britt, baby
bundled up & boho
bundled up & boho

Here’s a better look at the bazillion different prints and textures going on:

All The Prints And Textures
All The Prints And Textures

In all honesty, this outfit is a total mish mash of things that may or may not go together, but which all serve the important purposes of (a) keeping me warm, while (b) wearing a completely impractical-for-the-weather garment. But that’s the beauty of boho, right? Mish mash is its middle name. That’s how I’m calling it anyway.

black & brown together? why not
black & brown together? why not

Work Wardrobe Capsule: September 2015

September was one of those months that seems to take forever right up until the very end when you go, “wait, it’s over already?” It was busy and stressful, and what’s new. Sigh. One of these recaps, I’ll have something really exciting to share, I swear. Or, at least, I hope. In the meantime, I have some outfits to show you.

one, two, three
one, two, three
four, five, six
four, five, six
seven, eight, nine
seven, eight, nine
ten, eleven, twelve
ten, eleven, twelve
thirteen, fourteen, fifteen
thirteen, fourteen, fifteen
sixteen, seventeen, eighteen
sixteen, seventeen, eighteen
nineteen, twenty, twenty one
nineteen, twenty, twenty one

Seeing as how September was, in all seriousness, a fairly long month (work outfit-wise), there were some early gems that I had almost forgotten. Before I looked at the collages above, I was feeling kind of “meh” about my sartorial efforts this month, which was a shame – September will forever be “back to school” month for me, when I usually get a renewed verve for wardrobe remixing. Judging by #1, 5, 16 and 21, maybe I haven’t lost my mojo after all. Let’s just agree to ignore #6 and 10, mkay?

My favourite pieces this month were the Simons floral shirt, and my thrifted MaxMara skirt. The latter, in particular, is such a good work(wear)horse. I think it will continue to serve me well in the coming months, and into next season (which shall remain nameless). But, first: October!

Tell me, what are you looking forward to this month?

The English Professor Returns

Blazer, J. Crew; top & sweater, J. Crew Factory; pants, BR; shoes, Tod's; bag, Louis Vuitton (via consignment)
Blazer, J. Crew; top & sweater, J. Crew Factory; pants, BR; shoes, Tod’s; bag, Louis Vuitton (via consignment)

I love me a good English professor outfit. And it makes for a cozy ensemble on a crisp fall morning. I stole this look from my husband (who, coincidentally, is actually teaching a class at his old alma mater this semester), and I think I may have to keep it for a while – metaphorically speaking. There are a few more versions of it I want to try, for sure.

details ...
details …
collar details ...
collar (and under-eye bags) details …

Before I forget, allow me to apologize for the quality of my photos, which has reached a new low, I know. With winter most assuredly on its way (*sob*), it’s now too cold and dark in the mornings for me to take photos outside before work. I’ve set up a “OOTD photo taking” space in our (unfinished) basement, but it’s not ideal. Even with a couple of industrial strength floodlights I pilfered from the garage, the lighting is an under-eye bag-enhancing tragedy. Canadian blogger problems, y’all.

menswear-inspired
menswear-inspired
point me to the nearest campus!
point me to the nearest campus!
print mix
print mix