There is so much goodness in this outfit, I don’t even know where to start.
I purchased these booties at Nordstrom a couple of weeks ago and there are no words to describe how amazing they are. They’re the most comfortable shoes I own (it seriously feels like I’m wearing sneakers) and they’re super easy to slide on and off. They have a very low chunky heel and yet don’t feel like heels at all. They come in four colors (mine is the “taupe suede”) and the perforations make these quite unique and probably unlike anything you already own.
I found that they fit true to size— I purchased them in my normal 10. Nordstrom has free shipping and free returns though, so no worries on sizing for anything you order. When in doubt, I will order both sizes in something so I can try it on in the comfort of my home!
Floppy Wool Hat (under $25 option here) | Cutout Bootie | Super Skinny Jeans | Thermal Top | earrings | sunglasses | lip gloss (color is “beso”) | bag (love this one)
I guess I’ll continue on with accessories since I’m smitten with this wool hat. It’s got a perfect wide brim and is a beautiful finishing touch to any fall outfit. I own several straw hats for summer days at the pool, but I didn’t own even one fall hat. Now that that situation’s been remedied, I couldn’t recommend this one more! It fits great, is flattering and well-made. It’s under $100 (actually, just over $50) and I know I’ll get a lot of great use out of it this fall/winter. I also have this under $40 wool hat if you’re looking for another cute options! It has tassels too!
These jeans are my beloved AGs, but in black. And they’re currently on sale for 33% off, so snag them before they’re back up to full price! They fit exactly like the infamous AG legging jeans and have some destruction on each knee. I’m thrilled I added these to my collection so I have more options on weekends. I literally only wear my AGs on weekends. I sold all of my other jeans except for two pairs at our recent garage sale since my old ones weren’t fitting well anymore. I figured it didn’t make sense to keep ones that don’t fit as great as these do (to be fair though, I didn’t own a lot of jeans to start with because I only ever wear them on weekends so I wasn’t tempted to buy many). I truly feel like my AGs are all I need right now. That doesn’t mean I won’t ever try other brands, but these are just the most flattering and comfortable ones I’ve found so far! 
Finally, let’s talk about this thermal top. It’s flowy, easy to wash and has thumb holes! That detail makes it easy to wear it as athleisure if you want to. I also love the scooped neckline and the waffle texture of the fabric. It’s kind of on the thicker side which is nice as temperatures cool down. It also had small side slits. I should also mention it comes in 8 colors! I love the olive and baby blue as well!
I hope y’all are enjoying your week! I can’t wait to share more outfits with you soon. If you’re on the hunt for some stylish and affordable pieces, check our Nordstrom’s BP section. It’s my favorite section to shop!
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Thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
such a good outfit- that thermal top looks kind of perfect for mom life!
i’ve got the best over the knee boots for under $50 on my blog today-
http://www.notablob.com
Veronika – this is coming from a good place but I really miss the old you. I followed your blog for years (when I myself had a beauty blog) and unfortunately had to unfollow your blog about a year ago as nothing inspired me anymore. You used to have really great office style. And as a professional woman who is also a mom I got a lot of inspiration from you. Now I feel most of your outfits are too trendy, don’t really fit your body well or/and don’t necessarily fit your climate (wool hat in Texas now?). A lot of is also what I see every other fashion blogger wear. Even your lighting was great before and now everything is washed out
I understand becoming a mom changes things and I’m a mom myself (mind you my style hasn’t changed, I still wear professional work outfits). I know you never claimed you were a fashion blog. But yours used to be a style blog which has just become a shopping blog unfortunately. I do still check your blog once every few months and hoping to get a glimpse of the old V. So far it hasn’t happened 🙁 Hope you consider this honest feedback from an old follower 🙂
Hi Saadeh,
Thanks for your comment and honest feedback. I started to share more casual outfits on my blog in recent years because that’s what I’m seeing my readers responding to and purchasing, so I feel like I’m getting to create content I love while also appealing to a wider audience than strictly office wear. I still feel like I post a lot of options that are office-friendly when styled differently, but of course you may not agree.
I’m not sure what you mean about my clothes not fitting my body well, because I feel great in my clothes. In terms of dressing professionally— what I’m sharing on my blog most of the time aren’t my wear-to-work outfits. I obviously don’t wear ripped jeans to work.
On the subject of shooting fall outfits when it’s still warm where I live, all style bloggers shoot a little bit ahead of season. I have blogging friends in Houston and other parts of Texas and the south who are shooting turtleneck sweaters and over the knee boots in August. Part of style blogging is sharing looks for the upcoming season so that readers can see how items look and fit before making buying decisions. I also have to keep in mind that my readers live all over the US/outside of the US and many can’t relate to summer outfits when it’s already cold where they live, so I share merchandise that is in stores now (in-season). My goal is to share items I love, style them, and comment on which trends I like best, how items fit, their quality, etc. In a sense, many style blogs are shopping blogs. We all share outfits we love in hopes it can give people ideas and inspire them to add new pieces to their closets.
I shoot all of my photos with my iPhone because it’s easy and time-efficient. I do brighten them using the “color story” app to make them look crisp and cohesive. I feel my images have come a long way from the blurry mirror shots I used to post as well as the outfit photos I took with a tripod that were also blurry and not very bright. Now, I feel you can see texture in my images— from the knit/ribbing of a sweater to wool of a hat or scarf. I shoot against a plain light background because my goal is to show the clothes/accessories without clutter or distractions. I realize you can’t make everyone happy, but I can see through the feedback I am getting on my photos as well as sales, that people seem to be liking the style of my photos right now and I love them too, and that’s what matters.
Over time styles and lifestyles change. I have been lucky through all of this to continue to experience growing relationships with readers who were there from the start and also new readers that have found me more recently. At the end of the day, I appreciate all feedback, but I have to stay true to what I like to blog about, otherwise it wouldn’t be worth it.
I think you misunderstood me. I know other bloggers or many of the big ones you think are successful dress trendy despite their climate and their lifestyles. I’m not a fan of those blogs either. I feel that your blog was unique and authentic but now it’s another one of many saying the same thing: here’s my big scarf and skinny jeans, and here’s a link to buy them. You are obviously free to write what you like, I’m just saying I follow and read blogs that aren’t magazines or a copy of each other. And yours did use to be one I loved. I’m sad that it isn’t anymore but there are still bloggers out there that are more than shopping blogs. I personally don’t buy a new wardrobe every year but more look into inspiration on fitting existing pieces with new ones.
I don’t think I’m the only person who feels this way about new age of blogging either. I may just be one of the few who express it
Hi Saadeh,
Thanks for your response! I just buy what I love, wear it, and share it with my readers. For the most part, I see my readers responding positively to my content and that’s a great feeling. But of course not everyone will feel that way and that’s okay! Im glad you’ve found some blogs that have been inspirational for you.
-Veronika
you are so gorgeous, V!! love the all black look 🙂