Outfit: Style Essentials (& Shoe Swap x 3!)

The thing about outfit essentials — cargo pants, denim button down and leopard — is that they go with absolutely everything. You’ve seen the cargo pants and leopard print shoes inspiration, and a button down can be paired with anything from these pants to a sequin pencil skirt! I wore the leopard flats look to work yesterday for a casual day at the office and couldn’t resist making quick shoe changes to share how easy it is to make a minor tweak for a new look. If it’s cooler where you live, layer on a blanket scarf, add a chunky cardigan or add some cute booties. You just don’t want to hide the cute ankle zipper details in these pants. 

By the way, this tote by Lands’ End is now on major clearance, and is so great. It comes with a cross body strap but I like that the handle is long/comfy enough under my arm that I don’t need it. It’s also ultra lightweight and functions from everything from a carryall or even pool tote, to weekend or anytime bag (I tossed my chunkier cardigan in there for a movie date for example, with plenty of room). I’m also lazy so I love bags that go with everything so I used it this weekend with the kids, and now, it added a fun pop of color to my fall wardrobe.  

Button down: Nordstrom (old; similar here)
Pants: Blank NYC (wearing size 27)
Flats: Madewell (old; options here)
Earrings: BaubleBar // Necklace: BaubleBar
Ring: c/o BaubleBar
Tote: c/o Lands’ End (on clearance for $34.97 + get 1 item at 40% off!)
Black crossbody (also a clutch): Rebecca Minkoff (all black hardware is super versatile; currently 25% off!)
Heels: Sam Edelman and Sneaks: Converse (go 1/2 size down)
Sunglasses: Tory Burch
Bracelet stack: J’Belle