Saving the Daylight

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It's official, Daylight Savings is over and I don't get out of work until after the sun has set. I'm still figuring out how to take photos at dusk (and accepting the fact that I look weirdly yellow in all of my pictures), but I do love the city lights in the background. Also, my outfit has a mix of summer and fall elements, which feels fitting for this weird November transition.

Maybe I'm just being sentimental or nostalgic—or whatever you'd like to call it—but this time change really is a turning point for me. Having worked at the same office all summer, I've still been in a weird "summer" mode until now. Since LA doesn't have seasons (it's been 80 degrees all week...), the slight change in light has marked the new season for me. On top of that, I've been feeling much more settled and content with everything lately. It's a bit of a crazy time, but I feel less insane (mental stability—always a good thing) and more appreciative of the place I'm at in my life right now.

Feelings of true contentment and satisfaction are a lot harder to come by than I feel like most people talk about or would like to admit. If I'm going to get all metaphorical, I suppose you could say I'm just taking a moment to save (or savor) this daylight.

And...done :)

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Outfit Details:

Eyelet Tank—Madewell (similar)

Cardigan—H&M (similar)

Scarf—Urban Outfitters (shop)

Watch—GUESS (shop)

Jeans—GUESS (similar)

Sandals—Target (similar)

Just In Time

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Prepare yourselves...these are probably the last sunset photos I'll have up for a while. The ending of DST is really throwing off my photo-taking ritual after work. But, I'm happy I was at least able to snap some of these sunset photos before the time change. Anyway, I haven't been wearing midi skirts as much as I used to, but I'm happy with how this combo turned out. Whenever I'm unsure of how to style something, it's nice to revisit old outfits to get inspired. Also, I caved and bought this watch online last week. I'd been looking for a classic leather strap watch for a while, so I finally decided to invest in one that vaguely matches my brown ankle boots. I'm just considering it a "late" birthday present to myself. (Please note: This justification works about six months out of the year. Purchases made during the other six months can be considered "early" birthday presents.)

P.S. Happy Veteran's Day! Can every weekend please be three days? 

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Outfit Details:

Cardigan—Nordstrom BP (similar)

Striped Top—H&M (similar)

Midi Skirt—Ruche (similar)

Necklace—Urban Outfitters (similar)

Belt—thrifted (similar)

Watch—Nixon (shop)

Bag—Fossil (similar)

Boots—Madewell (shop)

Top Knot

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Whenever I wear shift dresses I always have the weird desire to throw my hair into a top knot. Maybe I think it makes me look trendier? Not really sure—but I do it a lot. Luckily, my short hair has finally gotten long enough to create some semblance of a bun. I might look a little like Alfalfa...but I'm okay with that. Anyway, I decided to mix it up and pair this moto jacket with something more colorful than I did last time. I've also pulled this black cardigan + shift dress combo once before, so I'm glad the added layer created a slightly different look. 

Also, sorry to sound like a broken record, but I seriously can't believe it's already November. I went to Starbucks this weekend and there were Christmas cups...CHRISTMAS CUPS. When did this happen? I'm still convinced it's August. (But thank goodness it's not...)

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Outfit Details:

Floral Shift—Urban Outfitters (similar)

Cardigan—H&M (similar)

Moto Jacket—GUESS (shop)

Watch—Michael Kors (similar)

Tights—Anthropologie (similar)

Ankle Boots—Target (similar)