7 Days of Kalista’s Sharp Style #OOTD

You see me looking smart and polished on camera, but what do I wear on the days when I’m home with my girls? I’m about to show you. I took pictures of all my outfits during a normal week, and I’m excited to share my #OOTD (Outfit of the Day) Journal with you today.

Monday:

Today was my full day at the office. We had a long day of filming 8 Bold & Crisp Type 4 Outfits for Fall, so I started out in a comfortable outfit. I spent the morning at home with my girls, reading stories and playing around. I applied full-face makeup and took some extra time blowing out my hair. I wanted to pop some color with my makeup, so I opted for blue and pink eyeshadow. It looked great, and I received some compliments which is always a plus.

What I wore:

• This is a refashion that I made using the Type 4 Black Exact-T Long as my base. I added the pocket and back panel.
• Type 4 Pulled Together Pants. These stretchy skinny jeans are my go-to pants. I love the dark denim.
• Oh, these are my new favorite shoes! I got these Vans about a month ago. I am in love with the bold floral print.
• Eyeshadow: Sea Glass and Charm

Tuesday:

Today was the first of my half-and-half days. I spend the mornings teaching a little Montessori preschool in my home for my girls and a few littles cousins. Whatever I wear these days needs to take me from home to work; comfortable enough to let me crawl around with littles, and put-together enough that I can pop into work in the afternoons. I always feel business-casual-ready in this outfit.

What I wore:

• This is my cool zebra print top from Express. It is a little sheer, so I layered with the Type 4 Essential White Tee
• This Type 4 Light Layer Cardigan in Sapphire is great! I like the drape of the lightweight knit, and the color is so vivid.
• For bottoms, I just wore some simple black slacks. I usually buy the “crop” length in most styles— “crop” is my “normal.” I’m such a shorty.
• For shoes, I chose a simple wedge slip-on.
• I opted for an earrings-only look this day. I like these Type 4 Refining Moment Earrings to give me some understated bling.
• This was a super simple makeup day for me. I defined my brows and did a swipe of mascara. These are my must-do’s. I have been using the Type 4 Volume X Mascara-Ink for a couple of years now. I love how it plumps my lashes up.

Wednesday:

Another half-and-half (plus some) day for me. I was with the kids in the morning, made a trip to the grocery store, and then was off to work. I knew that I would be working in the warehouse, so I went with jeans, a tee, and comfy shoes. It was a super busy day for me, and I was glad that I had chosen to go for comfort.

What I wore:

• Type 4 Linear Thinking Top: I can never get enough stripes. This baseball tee has been a favorite of mine for almost a year.
• For bottoms, these are my “at home pants.” I got them from The LOFT. They are curvy petite and fit me great.
• Shoes: my favorites yet again!
• When working with small children I usually opt for earrings over a necklace, not wanting the necklace swinging into their faces. I like the unique bird design in these Type 4 Flying Solo Earrings
• Makeup: Type 4 Lip Balm- Dragon Fruit

Thursday:

Today was my last half-and-half day for the week, so I opted yet again for another comfy outfit. The best part is that I didn’t have to sacrifice looks for comfort. The weather was a bit chilly today, so the cardigan was nice to have. I also liked how it added some bold color while also keeping me warm.

What I wore:

• Top: Simple black tee
• Type 4 Bright Green Cardigan
• I’m loving these fluid pants in a bold blue and white pattern. They let you feel like you are wearing PJs all day, but you still look great.
• Shoes: These are my comfortable flats.
• Type 4 Refining Moment Earrings
• Makeup: brows, mascara, and Type 4 Lip Balm- Dragon Fruit.

Friday:

Fridays are my open days. So today I ran errands, caught up on housework, worked from home, and did a few other things. I had a little more time this morning to get ready, so I put in a bit more effort. I really like this outfit, and I wear it often. I feel great and comfortable.

What I wore:

• Type 4 Best Tee in Stripe
• This raspberry pink cardigan is from the Dressing Your Truth store a couple years ago. It is t-shirt weight.
• Type 4 Pulled Together Pants. These stretchy skinny jeans are the same that I wore on Monday. I love them.
• I see a pattern forming. My favorite shoes yet again!
• Type 4 Leaf It To Me Necklace
• I had gone light with my makeup this week, so today I went for a stronger look with Type 4 Lipstick – Sparkling Wine and Type 4 Waterproof Gel Lip Liner- Raspberry

Saturday:

My family and I went to a fall festival today, and I knew we would be out in the sun. I wanted to make sure that my skin was protected so I applied a foundation of BB Cream. I loved featuring green today. The cardigan really brought out the green pattern in my scarf. A friend of mine told me that she really liked my outfit, and I felt great all day long!

What I wore:

• Top: This is a black chiffon top. I like that it has a bit longer length.
• Type 4 Bright Green Cardigan
• Type 4 Pulled Together Pants. These are definitely a favorite in my wardrobe.
• Shoes: I found these Toms a few months back. They have a square pattern stitched in white.
• I got this bird print scarf from the Dressing Your Truth store this past spring.
• BB Cream in Light

Sunday:

I teach the 3-year-old class in my church. And so, much like my other days of the week, I need something that I can move around in easily. I really like this dress, and I wear it often. It’s bold and comfortable, and the red accent offers a fresh pop of color.

What I wore:

• 3/4 Sleeve HALFTEE in white
• Black and white striped maxi dress. I got this last year, from the Dressing Your Truth store.
• Super stretchy, black denim jacket. Also from the Dressing Your Truth store, a couple years ago.
• Black patent leather wedge sandals..
• Type 4 Vintage Teardrop Earrings
• The red trim on the dress demands a bold red lip color. Type 4 Lip Liner – Maraschino and Type 4 Lipstick – Red Alert

I hope you enjoyed seeing my outfits as much as I had sharing them with you. Just remember, you can Dress Your Truth anytime, anywhere. Share your own #OOTD below so you can inspire other women too.

Enjoy these Lifestyle resources to support your fashion journey:
Type-Specific Picks in StyleInspire
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