Transitional Style: Parker Clay Backpack + Ruffle Shoulder Cardigan

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you all had a relaxing weekend. You may have seen via Instagram that I recently spent a weekend in Denver visiting dear friends, and of course we carved out some time for shopping. I had been thinking about getting a leather backpack as a casual weekend bag, and this Parker Clay Abby backpack in a rich tan leather caught my eye as we walked through the Dairy Block shops. When we learned that Parker Clay employs and empowers women and their communities in Ethiopia and celebrates traditional, sustainable, and ethical craftsmanship we were all sold on the products, mission, and values. I am very happy with the leather quality and size as a weekend bag, and decided to use it this weekend for my Sunday barre class and errands. Today I am sharing this backpack in a casual look with a ruffle shoulder cardigan that is way warmer than it initially looks, Gen-Z style distressed jeans, suede booties, and my usual favorite accessories. All of today's pieces make up a casual look that is ideal for the winter to spring transition. Please continue scrolling to see more photos, outfit links, and more of my picks for transitional pieces that I think would look wonderful styled together this season.

Leather Backpack: exact here

Ruffle Shoulder Cardigan: exact here

Jeans: exact here or here (both sites currently on sale under $100!)

Belt: current version here

Suede booties: current version here

Necklaces: exact here and here with this charm

Since I am loving neutral pieces this season, I searched and found more neutral transitional closet heroes that I think will look so great styled for the winter to spring transition. Be sure to scroll through to see all of my picks, priced for a range of budgets and with a dozen options currently priced under $100:

What is your favorite way to style a casual outfit for the winter to spring transition? Please don't hesitate to leave me a comment below to let me know. Thank you for visiting my blog today, and I hope you have a fabulous week!

Linking up with Away From the Blue, Doused in Pink, Girl Meets Bow, I Do deClaire, Is This Mutton, Lizzie in Lace, Nancy's Fashion Style, Straight A Style, Style Splash, The Fashion Canvas, This Blonde's Shopping Bag, Walking in Memphis in High Heels