Monday Musings: What I Wore Last Week

This Monday, I’m sharing a few outfits I wore last week. I style a lot of different looks on the blog, including some of the latest things in-store and available online. This post is intended to give you a sense of what I wear during the week. My week involved some travel, indoor and outdoor activities, and time spent with my family. As a result it was a lot of casual and comfortable outfits.

We took a ferry over to Vancouver Island for a few days and this is what I wore to travel. It was breezy and cool, and I found myself wishing for socks. I wore my Malibu Triple Fleece travel set in British navy over a denim shirt with comfy sneakers. I wear this set often because it’s easy, loose-fitting, and comfy for a travel day or running errands.

The next day, we awoke to rain, fog, and downright clammy weather. I wore my taupe corduroy pants with taupe suede booties and topped it with a cozy cashmere sweater.

We met my brothers for lunch and I realized I was underdressed for the temperature. It always feels colder to me when the weather is damp. Even in booties, I felt chilled, so I was very glad I’d thought to toss this black inner jacket into the back of the car. While I don’t love to break up the soft colors head to toe, this was a lifesaver.

The day we traveled back, I pulled out my cashmere PJ top to wear as a vest because it was still raining, and I needed the extra layer. This is my new Eileen Fisher blazer that I recently purchased and wore on my trip to Dallas. It is a ponte knit blazer, so it’s stretchy and cozy but can still elevate a casual pair of jeans.

I’ve gotten a ton of wear out of this sling bag over the last year, and I realize that the more active my life becomes, the more convenient my bag needs to be. Totes have become increasingly useful, as have crossbody and belt bags. This little bag quickly converts from a sling to a fanny pack (belt bag) with an adjustable strap that clicks securely into place. It has lots of zippers and inner pockets to hold all my essentials. It’s buttery soft leather, so it’s also as light as a feather.

All summer, my girl and I have been enjoying our weekend walks in the forest. Saturday was no exception. We wandered on our usual trails for about an hour. We actually found a lost dog on our walk and were happy to reunite it with its owner. I bought these Hokas during my trip to Finland this summer, and they’re super comfy on a longer walk.

Sunday was yoga and spending the day with my daughter. The weather was crisp and glorious. I wore my charcoal Vuori sweatshirt and joggers, Ecco sneakers, and my triple fleece cropped jacket. This summer I’ve been taking more yoga classes, leaning into the Vancouver lifestyle. I discovered a Yoga instructor who I really enjoy – he brings a very calm and encouraging energy to the class, which I need as a beginner.

I have a few more days in Vancouver before we’ll be heading back down to California. I’m excited to see and hug my son and grandchildren! It’s been a few months, and I expect I will be looking eye to eye with my older grandson, who is growing like a weed!

Did you like this post? Let me know if you would like to see more of a snapshot of what I wear during the week.