Outfit: Living in Leggings

I really wanted a black and white open sweater in my capsule wardrobe so I included this one but knew I'd replace it with one I liked more eventually. So this sweater is now out and a new one is in. Still, this outfit formula has been used a lot lately. I'm kind of living in leggings on days I don't work! The Victoria's Secret ones are actually awesome maternity leggings if you wear the band unfolded!

 Victoria's Secret leggings

Outfit: Pleather Leggings

I'm going through a bit of a phase where I want to wear a lot of black (and white) right now!  These leggings are new. I have been wanting some like this that were actually long enough and these definitely are! If you are a tall girl like myself I definitely recommend them! They do fit rather large in the waist though so I'll do some alterations.  

 Alloy leggings

Leggings

Did you all have a fantastic Christmas? I hope so! Mine was super non traditional but I had a great time! A friend and I found to open bars to enjoy some beer, saw Anchorman 2 and then drank sangria and made vegan chicken pot pie at my place. hehe It may not have really felt like Christmas but it was still a great day and I'm grateful for that.

I'm still playing catch up on pics! 

Rain!

I woke up to rain yesterday! That's exciting in San Diego, okay? haha I took my pup to the park to take pictures and play. Of course I had to wear my rainboots... any chance I get people!

I have been looking for some leggings like this and was really happy when I found these at Target recently! They are like wearing a sweater on your legs haha 

Utility Jackets

Hey look, layers! Woo! I wore this to a brewery and then to watch movies with some girl friends. I just recently bought a new utility jacket which I'm pretty excited about. This one is very old and doesn't fit quite right. I feel like they layer so well and help pull an outfit together. Plus it works in the "rule of 3". Know what I'm talking about?  Adding that third item to any outfit whether it be a jacket, scarf, hat, statement necklace. It really helps an outfit to look more complete! Such a simple but clever trick to keep in mind. Anyway, check out the bottom of the post for some great utility jackets!

Utility Jackets by sophie-strout featuring an army green jacket

Valentine's Day Outfits Looks1 & 2

I have two casual Valentine's Day appropriate outfits to share today! Tomorrow I'll share two more.

LOOK 1

This first look is super comfy cozy and would be great for curling up the couch with a good movie. I can't for the life of me remember the name of the store I got this sweater at! It was in an outlet mall by Cannery Row in Monterey, CA. It was all golf wear and no one in my family really golfs but they were having a huge sale so we took a look anyway.  We all ended up buying stuff!  I got this sweater for $12 regular....$72!! 

 This pink makeup look was inspired by this tutorial but I didn't follow it exactly.

LOOK 2

 Now this look would be great for going out to a movie! I prefer pants in movie theaters so I can really curl up on the seat. A sweater is a must because I always find movie theaters too cold!