Finally getting to pull out my Fall clothing!  The weather here has still been rather warm but that's not stopping me.  Looking through these "How I Wore It" posts I see that this top, particularly this striped fabric has made several appearances.  I debated posting the same striped top again but I have styled it differently which allows you to see how versatile this pattern can be in your wardrobe.  Besides, we all know who the real star of this post is and I wasn't about to deny the Internet of that!

PUG APPROVED STYLING

Itch to Stitch Mila Top / me made blogged here
Merona Burgundy Bi-Stretch Modern Ankle Pant / Target

Apt. 9 Flyaway Vest / Kohl's

Me Too Gray Suede Booties /purchased at TJMaxx, available here in several colors

A stress reliever for me, like most of us makers is sewing.  Sometimes though I find myself getting stressed out by it particularly when I'm sewing clothing.  When that happens I go to projects like pillowcovers or a pattern I've got all the kinks worked out in and could sew in my sleep like my favorite leggings pattern.  I've seen other bloggers call these, palate cleansers.  For me it's anything really that calls for no fitting required!  While mindlessly scrolling Instagram like one does I came across my next stress relief project or shall I say palate cleanser, The Butcher Bag.  A simple fold-over style convertible clutch/crossbody.