casual outfit – The Sol Compass

Primary Colors With A Twist

Happy Monday everyone! I had some fun mixing primary colors together in the spring in this post, and I thought it would be fun to mix red, yellow, and blue again; but in some less conventional shades. I love the way sky blue and burgundy play off of each other, and the mustard really adds in another fun dimension.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a great week!

xo, C

Winter Casual

Hi everyone, welcome back! I am beyond obsessed with this jacket – the fun cropped length makes it perfect for a dress (like I wore here) or high waisted jeans!

Thanks so much for reading! I hope you have a great day!

xo, C

Home for the Holidays

Happy Friday everyone! I can’t believe it’s already the 22nd! The next week for me is going to be so busy but so full and I can’t wait to spend some quality time relaxing with all of my families! As I do every year, I’m going to take next week off from blogging. I love coming back refreshed in the New Year, and am looking forward to taking advantage of that time to reconnect with some of my favorite people. Make sure to follow along on Instagram, though!

This cozy sweater from Old Navy was a bit of an impulse buy for me, since I have been loving long cardigans so much these past few months. I grabbed it straight out of the shipping box on a late fall day for a drive to the ocean with B (seen in this Instagram), and that day I completely fell in love with it. I paired it with my Converse for some beach time, and lately I’ve been wearing it while working from home at least once per week. For Christmastide, I knew I would want to dress it up a bit, so I paired it with these fantastic leopard booties. I love how they make the outfit look intentional and put together, while I get to stay comfortable in this sweater!

Outfit Details – Sweater: Old Navy | Jeans: Lucky Brand | Tee: J.Crew Factory | Booties: Banana Republic | Sunglasses: Quay Australia

Thank you so much for reading! Make sure to stop by on January 1st for my next post! Happy Holidays!

xo, C

Casual Thanksgiving Outfit

Hello everyone, welcome back! Today I’m sharing a little Thanksgiving outfit inspiration. If you have a more casual gathering (or a Friendsgiving!), a simple sweater and colored pants make a nice and easy ensemble, with a fun pair of leopard booties making the statement.

Outfit Details – Sweater: Banana Republic Factory | Pants: Old Navy | Boots: Banana Republic (similar version for only $35 here) |

xo, C

Disney Outfit Recap

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a good weekend! Today I’m rounding up some of my outfit details from our Disney trip, and since I barely took any pictures alone I’ll also be sharing Michaela and Kevin’s as well! At the end I rounded up some of my favorite crossbody bags that are available right now as well!

On Michaela – Shirt: H&M | Flannel: H&M | Shorts: H&M | Shoes: Nordstrom Rack (similar here)

On Kevin – Shirt: | Shorts: American Eagle | Socks: H&M | Sneakers: Vans

On Me – Tee: J.Crew | Shorts: J.Crew | Sneakers: Converse | Bag: French Connection | Sunglasses: Betsey Johnson

On Me – Tee: J.Crew | Shorts: J.Crew | Sneakers: Adidas | Sunglasses: Betsey Johnson | Bag: French Connection

On Michaela – Tank: Target | Flannel: Banana Republic | Shorts: H&M | Shoes: Nike

On Kevin –

On Me – Top: Express | Skirt: J.Crew | Jacket: Lucky Brand | Bandana: J.Crew | Purse: Coach

On Kevin – Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger | Jeans: American Eagle

On Michaela – Top: Banana Republic Factory Store | Skirt: Banana Republic Factory Store

On Michaela: Top: H&M | Shorts: H&M | Sneakers: Converse

On Kevin – Hat: Rawlings | Tee: Routine Baseball | Socks: Feat | Sneakers: Vans

On Me – Top: LOFT (old) | Pants: GAP | Shoes: TOMS | Bag: Coach

My Outfit – Tee: J.Crew | Jeans: GAP | Jacket: Lucky Brand | Sneakers: Nike

Michaela’s Outfit – Top: H&M | Shorts: H&M | Sneakers: Converse

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a great week!
xo, C

Varsity

Welcome back! This is an outfit I wore during the Olympics, but it’s a great foundation for a football game or another casual outing. I grabbed this tee as soon as I saw it at Target knowing it would be perfect for opening and closing ceremony parties, and it surprised me how soft and comfortable it was! It’s definitely worth looking into their tees for a reasonably priced and comfortable option!

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Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

xo, C

ps please forgive me for forgetting to take off my fitbit before we shot these!

Farewell August

I can’t believe today is the last day of August! It is always so bittersweet saying goodbye to the unofficial summer months. The adventures are so much fun but I always enjoy reuniting with fall and getting back into my routine and productivity. This outfit helps bridge the gap between seasons, and is a great way to hold onto summer while still being able to wear my favorite sweater!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Hump Day!
xo, C

Respect the Locals

I fell for this adorable turtle t-shirt the second I saw it on the GAP website. Unfortunately it looks like everyone else did too; it has since sold out from when I took these pictures. The darling tee shop is perfect for easy beach outfits, tops for a walk in the park, and other casual summer endeavors; starting as low as $15!

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you all have a wonderful week!

xo, C

Weekend Wear

Today’s outfit is inspired directly by my Saturday routine. On the average Saturday, I like to stick to my morning routine as closely as possible. I wake up early and get to the gym right when they open, enjoy a longer workout, and then shower and get ready for my errand routine. This past Saturday I was craving comfort even more than usual, as my feet were killing me after getting back outside training for my upcoming race and walking around Boston in heels a bit too much, definitely not my brightest moment. I try to look somewhat presentable on my weekend errand runs because I know I’ll wind up seeing someone I know, or someone I want to know, and wearing something as simple as jeans instead of yoga pants usually makes all the difference in my eyes.

My checklist this weekend included a warm sweater so I didn’t have to carry around a coat with me and comfortable shoes for the aforementioned unhappy feet. After I crossed those two off the list I honestly just looked for something fun to brighten up the outfit, which wound up being this necklace I got at The Limited last year. I’ve never understood why people choose to go to the grocery store in sweat or yoga pants when it takes just as much effort to put on jeans in the morning, and that simple change can make a world of difference. Throwing on a bright necklace or scarf really just adds to the image of effort, while still being really comfortable. I’ll have no problems walking around and seeing people I know without mascara on and wearing street sneakers like I am here as long as I have jeans on, but if I went to Target in my gym clothes I’d wind up being so embarrassed I’d run through the store as fast as possible and forget half the things I needed. Not like that’s ever happened before. or anything…

Thanks for reading, have a wonderful week!
xo, C

Weekend with Old Navy

Ponchos and capes are my favorite weekend apparel. They’re comfy for lounging on a couch watching some football, but equally as stylish for running around doing some errands. My favorite accessory to glam up a casual weekend look is a felt fedora like this one, to add an extra element of fashion to the outfit.