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Distressed, Slouchy Sweater

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Christian Louboutin heels ($56 version here)
Love Tatum Chloe choker and Kali wrap necklace // Thatch Aquarius pendant

I love a good oversized silhouette.  When I saw this distressed, slouchy sweater on sale at Neiman’s I immediately thought it would be the perfect pregnancy piece.  As soon as I slipped on the soft cashmere, I was hooked.  Now that it’s marked down to $116 (for cashmere!) it’s truly a steal.  It also comes in black, and I’ve linked a great alternative option under $29 below.

I went up a size (wearing a small) because I wanted to accentuate the pillowing sleeves.  You can wear them ruched up (add hair ties to your forearms to keep the sleeves from slipping) or down a la Olsen twins, like I did.

The funny part about pregnancy at this stage is that depending on what I wear, I can show my bump or keep it rather mysterious.  With this oversized look, I’m clearly more concealed, but here’s a great illustration of what form-fitting silhouettes look like on me right now.

My normal style definitely falls more into the oversized, drapey Olsen twins bucket and I can’t wait to see how this evolves with my growing belly.  Andre Leon Talley will be proud, I’m sure.

To keep this look from going too simple, I layered on some of my favorite gold pieces by local jewelry makers Love Tatum and Thatch.  I’m happy to call the ladies that run these amazing companies friends, and highly encourage you to check out their work.  When it comes to everyday jewelry, they are my go-to’s for sleek sophistication.

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Sunset & Spring jacket // Zara tank (similar here and here) // AMO denim //
Christian Louboutin heels (similar under $100 here, here and here)

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.  If I had to pick one go-to outfit, it’d be sturdy denim, great heels and a leather jacket.  My current leather jacket situation is a bit out of control (is that really such a thing though?) so in an effort to keep costs low and variety high, I scooped up this faux number for under $150.  The silver stars give it some edge and veer into Saint Laurent territory at a fraction of the cost.  To really feel like a badass, I paired it with my spikiest heels and distressed charcoal denim for a cool monochromatic look.

The topic of having a uniform has been on my mind a lot lately.  I think the most successful bloggers and style icons are the ones that stick to a pattern that people can easily identify.  That said, one of my least favorite questions is when people ask me to describe my style.  My default response is “indiscernible”.  While I get why people ask, I hate classifying myself into one tiny box when the way I dress is so greatly influenced by my mood. One day I might feel incredibly girly, the next like a kooky, glam version of The Joker.  Volatile doesn’t begin to cover it.

So I’d like to ask you, dear readers.  Do you prefer following someone whose style you can easily predict, or do you like being surprised by variety?