WIW 04.05-06, 12-13 [weekend wear, as the weather warms]

Winter weekend wear is pretty straightforward for me: sweater, jeans, boots, slouchy hat, done. But now with the weather improving, weekend wear needs to start being either 1) a bit more presentable because I'm actually leaving the house, or 2) even more casual because I'm going to be playing outside, but then also presentable because we're usually also out and about that same day. The past two weekends encompassed this spectrum fairly accurately!

#1 - Worn out clothes shopping with my sister. I was primarily seen with the trench on, but got warm quickly; I fly all over the place, especially if shopping for someone (as a few ladies here can attest to, heh). I ended up primarily holding the trench and wearing the scarf, which I didn't get a photo of but I'm sure you gals can picture it ;) I don't have a huge amount of control with this pomp and apparently it felt like channeling some Janelle Monae, which is A-OK with me ^^

#2 - Worn to grab sandwiches to eat at home. The epitome of grab-and-go outfits: yesterday's accessories were still in a pile so I matched a sweater (and really, just about any of my sweaters would've worked), my BF jeans (which are my go-to on weekends), and the closest flats (these goldies were still out from the ballgame earlier in the week); leftover pomp-pony from the previous day, too. Voila, instant outfit.

#3 - Worn out for a day with hubby and a friend, first for breakfast then AMA Supercross. Casual was the order of the day; I knew we'd be outside all day and late at night, as well as walking/standing for several hours. So I went with a new lightweight patterned sweater and rolled BF jeans with extra comfy nude boots. While I'm quite happy with the outfit, if I were starting it over for the day's needs I'd swap to a proper crossbody bag (I took the strap off almost immediately!) and wear sheer nude knee high socks along with a heavier coat  (it got cooold at night). Either way we had a lot of fun!

#4 - Worn for a brief bit of work on my dirt bike. This is an outfit I normally wouldn't post, nor even photograph. But it's probably a look I'll be in a lot this summer, and it's a category of casual wear I really need to improve. So here's my starting baseline, and hopefully it just goes up from here. Vroom vroom!

Comments, critiques, thoughts and questions welcome!

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19 Comments

  • Gracie replied 9 years ago

    Yowza No 4! - Great shots and that hat looks fabulous on you.  I always like the attitude you show in your photos... I just like every outfit, that's it!

  • annagybe replied 9 years ago

    Nice casual!

  • Sveta replied 9 years ago

    My fav is #3 - great casual look with a modern aspect to it.
    Adore the dirt bike picture - I see nothing to improve there, you look super cute!

  • merwoman replied 9 years ago

    Ohhh  - love how you style 'our' trench!  The pop of bright blue is gorgeous! All your outfits are beautifully put together, love the subtle repetition of colour in your shades and belt. And then there's the biker pic - you totally rock!!!

  • Karie replied 9 years ago

    Great outfits - my favorite is #3. I also love #4 - nice dirt bike! 

  • abc replied 9 years ago

    3 is my favorite. Love 4 too - I used to ride in a lifetime long ago before moving and having kids. I loved the freedom you feel on two wheels. Do you ride only dirt bikes or what else is in your garage if I might ask?!

  • MsMary replied 9 years ago

    Hey, Tippi sweater twin!  You look fab as usual!  Love the outfits and LVOE the hair!!

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    Your go to bf jeans are great on you and your working on the dirt bike look is terrific. I think these are all great casual looks!

  • Aida replied 9 years ago

    Thanks so much ladies, the play+presentable casual dressing stresses me out ><

    ABC, how fun! We've got our two dirt bikes plus his street bikes (I just started learning last year, but hubby has been riding all his life). PMing you!

  • Day Vies replied 9 years ago

    #1 is my favorite. I love the teal scarf with the off-white coat. I just like that you are getting to enjoy spring. I adore the striped tops.

  • Aida replied 9 years ago

    Thanks, DV! While I love scarves, I haven't been wearing them the past two winters but am cautiously moving to wearing them a bit more.

  • Lyn D. replied 9 years ago

    #3 is so good!
    Comfy yet Fab-looking boots are something I really love too.
    Your nails are looking lovely as usual Aida.

  • Jenava replied 9 years ago

    Aida, I LOVE the dainty gold rings, and the whole outfit, in fact, in #3!

  • Aida replied 9 years ago

    Thank you Lyn and Jenava! #3 is a clear hit, it's definitely on the more usual and "presentable" side of my casual wear ^^

    Jenava, I've been wanting dainty gold rings forever and finally bit the bullet and bought some. I have some silver on the way to me too! This gold set is fun because of the little kink, I can make a few interesting "patterns" or wear all 5 spread out :)

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    #3 is soooo super cute. xo

  • Aida replied 9 years ago

    Aw thank you Angie! "Cute" for weekend wear is ideal, since that seems to be what hubby likes :)

  • rae replied 9 years ago

    Loafers on a dirt bike. I am so glad we are friends! :D

  • Aida replied 9 years ago

    <3 Rae ^^

  • Kiwichik replied 9 years ago

    To paraphrase "vroom vroom" - love the looks and wiser heads than I can give advise on the motor cross baseline.

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