Comfy and Cozy…

Just when we thought that the weather was cooling down in Raleigh, we were hit with a 78 degree day today.  The weather has been so inconsistent here!   Just a few days ago, I was bundled up in today’s featured outfit.  Good news is that it looks like the temperatures will be dropping again later this week.  I am so ready for layers upon layers upon layers…

I am going on 35 weeks pregnant so putting together and outfit is becoming increasingly difficult.  Admittedly, when I am home for the night I can’t wait to climb into my pajamas but during the day I notice that I feel much more energized if I feel somewhat presentable.  This look is great for this point in the pregnancy for a couple of reasons.  The first reason being that, while being cozy, the maternity tank top allows for me to feel like I have a bit of shape.  My flowly, bohemian tops tend to add more weight at this point so a fitted tank it a great way of decreasing the amount of “bulk” that I am adding to my upper body.  The second reason is that this look allows for an outer layer that is not a pregnancy item.  This easy looks allows you to use a non-maternity piece from your closet or gives you a little help justifying a new purchase while pregnant because you can continue to wear it after the baby arrives.

This is obviously also a super easy look for non-pregnant individuals.  Layering black on black is slimming and throwing on a scarf and moto boots creates an effortlessly chic look.

Throwing on an oversized scarf can dramatically change your look.  It can instantly make it look like you put a lot more effort into your outfit.  For fall and winter, I try to search for scarves that are as massive as possible.  I like to feel bundled up.  Large scarves also give more options for ways to wear them.  I received this scarf as a gift a few years ago and it is one of my go-to pieces.  It looks great with a plain sweater, with a moto vest, over a tank or with a leather jacket. It is shaped in a square so I tend to fold it in half into the shape of a triangle.  I place the triangle over my chest like a bib and wrap the ends around my neck.

These boots are one of my absolute favorite pieces in my closet.  I LOVE the distressed look.  A pair of biker-inspired boots can elevate an outfit, especially one that consists of a lot of black.  These made their way into my closet awhile back courtesy of Nordstrom rewards that I had saved.  It is such a fantastic rewards program.  I try to do as much of my shopping there as possible because getting money back to use on future purchases is a definite bonus.

Hope that you all are having a great Thursday!

xoxo

Lindsey