Jeans, sweatshirt, and sneakers; you’ll find me in this outfit nearly 7 days a week. However, casual wear doesn’t have to be sloppy. On-trend pieces and thoughtful accessories can make an ordinary outfit something you feel confident in both running around the playground and meeting friends for happy hour cocktails.
You also don’t have to spend a fortune on your casual wear. For example, Mother Denim are among my favorite jeans. Because I keep my eye out for this brand, I found this pair on Hautelook (a flash sale site owned by Nordstrom) for a fraction of full-price. And these Golden Goose sneakers…I’m pretty certain they’re a really good knock off. I found the “Golden Goose Outlet” after a late night of serious internet trolling. Be forewarned, they took a really long time to arrive and came in very suspicious packaging from Hong Kong. Really.
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sweatshirt: Bobi Ripped Terry Sweatshirt (mine from Queen Anne Dispatch)
denim: Mother Denim Insider Crop
sneakers: Golden Goose Superstar Sneaker
scarf: found at Queen Anne Frame
sunnies: Smith Optics
Happy Friday friends! Cheers to a wonderful, relaxing, hopefully spring-like weekend. ~Jenn
photos by Angie
It’s finally Friday! Time to let your hair down, dress down, and get down! And fall Fridays in the Pacific Northwest call for cozy knits, snuggly sweaters, and sensible (yet still stylish) shoes. As such, sweaters, jeans, and boots are my jam, and you will see me in this outfit on the regular.
And this jacket! Oddly enough, I have quite a collection of outerwear, but I ordinarily shy away from sensible (really, anything functional or weather appropriate). However, this 
I’ve never met an oversized scarf I didn’t like! Such a necessity as the weather becomes cold. Wrap around your neck as a scarf, drape around your shoulders as a shawl, or snuggle up as a blanket on a plane (or when your kids are complaining of being cold!). It’s really a ‘Jack of all Trades’ accessory for your fall wardrobe. And the black and white windowpane pattern?! Just so good.
My entire look can be found at 
“Waxed jeans, still cool?” questioned my photog, pal, and fellow fashionista. Why, yes?! Waxed jeans are here to stay, in my book. I’ve had this pair for several years and they stand as a testament to those trends that you invest in, even while questioning their staying power. Yet these jeans make me feel like a rock star every time I bring them out of my closet – dressed down, as I’m wearing them here, or a confidence-booster when paired with a killer pair of heels for a night out. Wearing something you continue to love and feel great in is not a trend but a worthy the investment, if you ask me!
I love dressing down pieces often relegated to “fancy attire.” Waxed jeans, or even leather pants, are sometimes reserved for special occasions or paired only with more sophisticated pieces. However, life here in Seattle can be so casual (especially when shuttling the kiddos from ballet to doctor’s appointments); it’s fun to eat off your expensive china, wear your special perfume, and style your fancy pants for everyday. And, the contrast when pairing a more dressy piece with something casual (say sneakers), adds interest to an outfit…not-to-mention, street cred.
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What trends do you enjoy that have withstood the test of time? How do you wear your waxed jeans? All comments welcome (always). Thanks for reading! ~Jenn
