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My Go To Airport Outfit

I’m going to be pretty blunt with you all. I have been raging war against airport fashion since I was ten and saw my fellow children getting on the airplane in pajamas (didn’t they know what my mom said about pajamas not being acceptable in public?!)

That being said, airports are the only place I don’t overdress for. Au contraire, I am probably judging you pretty hard if you wear stilettos to the airport.

My travel outfit is pretty much what I can be most comfortable in without sacrificing personal appearance. For example, sneakers I can get on board with, leggings I cannot.

Long Blazer. The long blazer is crucial to looking polished, but keeping yourself warm during your flight. This is an old blazer-coat hybrid from Old Navy, but I love this one and this one.

Uniqlo Leggings Pants. These were a recent addition to my travel wardrobe and I would recommend them to everyone going on a long haul flight. I normally just wear jeans to the airport, but these are so comfortable for those cross-country flights, while looking like jeans! Plus, they’re only $30. You’re welcome.

Nikes. I used to exclusively travel in white lifestyle sneakers (think Chuck Taylors or Stan Smiths), but I’ve been loving the comfort and walkability of Nikes. I have TSA Precheck, so I don’t have to take my shoes off at the airport, but the sock form makes it super easy to slide in and out of if you do!

Cape Scarf or Travel Wrap. I know I’m not the only one out there who gets cold on planes… This travel wrap from Target is absolutely perfect – you can wear it as a scarf or as a cape, and even use it as a blanket!

Layers. Most obviously, I always wear layers I can take on or off, particularly based on the arrival destination. If I’m going somewhere down south, a t-shirt will be perfect for the warm sunshine waiting!

What’s your travel uniform? Let me know in the comments!

xo, C

Dressed Up Denim

Hey everyone, welcome back! These high waisted jeans have been my new go-to’s over the past month or so. The first time I wore them I was with my mom and my sister, and both of them asked me to send them the link since they liked them so much! Another one of my favorite cold weather pieces is this tissue turtleneck from J.Crew. I love how thin and fitted it is, making it the perfect piece to tuck into jeans or a skirt!

Thank you so much for reading! Have a wonderful week!

xo, C

Tuesday Ten: Fall Finds at Nordstrom

Hey everyone, welcome back! Over the weekend I perused the Nordstrom website for a bit longer than I would like to admit. Among all the gorgeous fall finds, these are the ones that stood out to me the most!

One: Fisherman Cap I have been seeing hats like this one pop up everywhere from high end street style to suburban sidewalks. As a bonafide hat lady, I am 100% on board.

Two: Plaid Scarf Do I really need to say anything about this one? Plaid and scarves are two must haves during autumn, so why not combine them into one?! I love the colors in this one.

Three: Bandana I am all about keeping the bandana trend going, and I love the orange color in this J.Crew one!

Four: Triangle Stud Earrings I love triangles and I have been looking for some fun gold studs to add to my small earring collection. Also, the price point is gold.

Five: Robe I love my bathrobe, but it’s very lightweight and not very warm during the winter months. This gorgeous UGG one would be perfect for getting out of the shower on colder days!

Six: Pajamas Another necessity when the temperatures drop is a solid pair of pajamas. These ones come in several colors but I love the soft rose shade!

Seven: Bell Sleeve Dress If you have any fall weddings, showers, etc you can buy this dress now and thank me later. I love the attention to detail and the bell sleeves, but the color is just eye candy.

Eight: Crossbody Bag I am obsessed with the fact that a basic primary color such as ‘red’ is a fall trend this year. The detail and texture on this bag is gorgeous and perfect for the whole season, straight up into the holidays!

Nine: Block Heeled Booties Another trend I am super into is white booties. I’m not 100% convinced that I can pull it off, but these are so beautiful I may just have to give it a try.

Ten: Faux Leather Tote I use a tote bag to lug my work stuff around every.single.day so a seasonally appropriate piece like this gorgeous burgundy one is high on my fall shopping list!

What are you all looking to purchase now that fall is officially here? Let me know in the comments!

xo, C

Bridging Seasons

Hey everyone, happy Friday! Today I want to talk about those times of year that are a bit tricky to dress for: transition months. My tried and true formula for September is to stick with warm weather basics (skirts, open toe shoes, etc) in autumn appropriate hues. I will hold on to every last bit of summer for as long as I can, but this look was a great way to start incorporating some of my new purchases while staying comfortable during the last days of summer.

Outfit Details – Tee: Banana Republic | Jacket: White House Black Market (old, similar here and here) | Skirt: JPR (more colors here!) | Heels: Banana Republic |

Thank you so much for reading! Have a great weekend!

xo, C

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Lavender Glam

Happy Monday my loves, welcome back! I hope you all had a great weekend. Over the weekend I wanted to challenge myself to make lavender work for those days when you aren’t aiming for a traditionally soft and feminine look. It’s also a great way for the non-girly-girl to embrace the purple tone in with some hard edged glamour. This formula would also work well with lilac or blush!

Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful week!

xo, C

Fall With J.Crew

J.Crew has been knocking it out of the park this season. Every time I look online or stop in one of the stores I find myself swooning over all sorts of classic reliables and new pieces. Luckily now that J.Crew is being sold at Nordstrom in addition to the J.Crew and J.Crew Factory lines, I have three options to find my favorite brand.

Thank you for reading! Have a great day!

xo, C

Saratoga Springs

Good morning everyone! Happy Friday. Here’s a look at one of the outfits I wore this week in Saratoga Springs. I’ve mentioned before that I always manage to forget something while packing, and this trip it was my gladiators. Luckily Downtown Saratoga is filled with plenty of stores, so I was able to run into a GAP and snag these leather flip flops to wear with my skirt and dress outfits.

We took these pictures in the beautiful Congress Park, right in the middle of Downtown Saratoga. I could easily spend hours inside. The design is so thoughtful that the beauty and purposefulness of the park is overwhelming. Race Season kicks off down the street from Congress Park this weekend and it is sure to be an exciting season at the Saratoga Race Track!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

xo, C

Shearling

Bad things happen when I walk into Target. I go in for toothpaste and walk out at least fifty dollars poorer practically every time. When I went to get these darling Adam Lippes for Target pumps I walked by this vest and instantly grabbed it off of the shelf. It’s perfectly on trend for fall, incredibly cozy, and only $35. Sold? Yeah, so was I.

In other fun news, today is my last day being 23! It still feels sort of surreal. 24 is pretty much full-fledged mid-twenties, so I feel like I can no longer use the ‘well, I’m 23’ excuse for everything like I have been. I definitely thought I would have my life a little more together by 24, but I never knew I would have found a hobby that I love as much as I love blogging. So whether this is your first visit to The Sol Compass or you’ve been reading for the past year since I started, I want to thank you all from the very bottom of my heart for making this blog a possibility and a very real ray of sunshine into my every day life!

Thanks for reading! I hope you all have a great weekend!
xo, Caitlin

Fall In Love

One of my favorite color combinations for fall is blush and burgundy. I love the romantic vibe they give off together and the way the blush can lighten up a dark and bold autumn color like burgundy and give it a fresh feminine twist. I try to avoid matching my shoes and my bag too frequently, since it seems safe and predictable, but I love the way the brown in my accessories anchors the whole outfit in the current season.

Thanks for reading, have a great week!

xo, C

Save More Elephants

As we edge further into fall territory, I can’t help but feel inspired by the traditional collegiate prep styles swarming the New England area. Stripes, navy, and graphic tees are three big ones that come to mind, but are still wearable in the 90 degree heat. This skirt has been my go to piece (seen here last week!) since the colors are a bit more autumn appropriate than most of my summer skirts, but its still light and short enough to be comfortable in these late summer days. Graphic tees are one of my favorite ways to make a statement about my personality, especially ones like this J.Crew for David Sheldrick ‘Save More Elephants’ tee. 100% of the net proceeds from it are donated to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, to aid in their mission to protect and preserve Africa’s wildlife.