a weekend outfit.

sweater:: {nordstrom rack} (similar)

dress:: {c/o lulus}

necklace:: {amy cornwell}

volcom crossbody purse:: {c/o surfdome}

tights:: {target} (similar)

ring:: {charlotte russe}

blowfish tugo wedges:: {c/o lulus}

nail polish:: {smokin' hot by essie}

This outfit (or a rendition of it) is something I've been looking forward to for months. Why?

First of all, the fact that it's chilly enough outside for tights, boots and sweaters. I practically sang out loud when I pulled my collection of colored tights out of storage. Just to warn you, you'll be seeing my legs in all different hues again this fall and winter.  

Also, a dress. Without a front zipper, and definitely not of the stretchy variety. Nursing mamas, you get me. I honestly miss nursing Silas like I'm missing my left arm (I don't NEED it, but I sure like having it), but the freedom to wear whatever I want sure is nice. I'm wearing this dress into the ground-- it's perfect for dressing up or dressing down and I'm all about the geometrics this year. It's on sale-- run over to Lulus to snag one! 

And finally, see that little turquoise purse? It's barely big enough to hold one diaper, let alone 4 of them, plus a pacifier, snacks, burp cloths, and an extra onesie. I'm not done with diaper bags yet, but we're at the stage where I can just throw an extra diaper and some wipes in the car and go. Having a low-maintenance toddler leaves room for a fun purse every once in awhile, and gosh, that's freeing! This Volcom crossbody sent to me by Surfdome is the perfect anti-diaper bag. 

And now that the weekend is over, I'm slipping back into leggings, oversized sweaters, and big fluffy slippers. 

So what pieces have you been excited to pull out of your closet lately? Any fall staples (like colored tights) that you just can't live without? 

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