THE [SUPERMAN] CAPE

Ah... I'm dreaming of warmer days! Seems like just last week it was sixty degrees & perfect cape weather... oh wait...  

Well. That was last week. This week Cincinnati is throwing negative temperatures our way. So you might want to bookmark this babe for warmer days. I predict they are only a little bit away. But maybe that's because I'm wearing a superman cape & that means anything I want to happen will happen. That's how it works, right?

I bought this cape in college, wayyy back in 2010. Then, I lost it in the trunk of my car for TWO YEARS. About a month ago, I found it again :D. Feels brand new! So what about you guys? I love that the cape trend has been going strong for four years - how do you wear yours? You can tell me in a second.. BRB while me & my superman cape try to conquer this polar vortex real fast.  

Cape: For Cynthia via TJMaxx (five years ago)(similar)
Sweatshirt: JCrew (two years ago)(similar)
Pants: Thrifted Gap (similar)
Hat: Target
Tote: Madewell Transport Tote
Shoes: Free People (four years ago)(similar)
Photography: Jacob Heath

CASUAL MONDAY + BLANKET SCARF

Get excited people!!! I was on a stay-cation last week & spent a lot of time transferring Magical Simplicity to it's new home & new name. I'll show you guys really, really soon. Meanwhile....

Can we comment on this Cincinnati weather?! What the heck! Last week it was under 20 degrees & up to 60 in just the span of 48 hours. So, rather than bundling my blanket scarf under my huge eskimo coat, it finally got to take the spotlight. 

This is the most comfortable scarf in the entire world. I got it at a winter sale last year at Curate Boutique & never looked back. It doubles as a blanket when I'm traveling for work (airplanes get really unexpectedly cold, don't you think?) & a perfect cozy accessory when just running out for errands. 

Did you guys hop on the blanket scarf trend? How do you wear yours? I've seen some pretty neat ways lately.. I especially love this cape-look by twosixandcounting. Maybe I'll try that someday too :) P.S. We took these photos on Ida Street --- you might be hearing that name around these parts a little more soon ;)

Blanket Scarf: LOOK wool blanket scarf via Curate Boutique (last year) (similar)
Shirt: Merona Chambray Light Wash via Target (last year) (similar)
Pants: Skinny Ankle Jean light wash via JCrew Factory (last year) (similar)
Purse: Woven Faux Leather from SF (similar)
Sunnies: Street Vendor in NYC (similar)
Photography: Jacob Heath 

ROAD CLOSED

So hard core, right? They've been rebuilding The Ida Street Viaduct since I went on my first tour of The Studio in May. I've never been across the bridge. I'm not even sure where it goes. I expect Narnia. 

You all know my friend CincinNatalie. Well a few weeks ago we became the owners of two NikonD3200s. I can't speak for her, but I know she'd agree it's been really fun running around Cincinnati playing dress up taking pictures for our blogs. Even though that summer sun is still a-blazin', the other day we decided to introduce fall back to the wardrobe. I love Natalie's colorful skirt + casual graphic tee + jean jacket. I went the more preppy look with my staple wool hat from JCrew. 

Obviously we had to stuff our faces with ice cream after these photos.  90 degrees is a little premature for jean jackets + wool hats. But I'd say that actually makes it a win-win.

Wearing [Annie]: Skirt: L.U.X. via Thrifted | Shirt: Ruffled Polka Dot via JCrew (similar) | Hat: Wool Ball Cap via JCrew | Shoes: Gladiators via DSW. [Natalie]: Skirt: via Target | Shirt: Graphic Tee via Old Navy | Jacket: Jean Jacket via Walmart (similar) | Shoes: Hinge via Nordstrom Rack | Photography: Natalie Folchi + Aline Tabet + Annie Butler.