I Need a Cargo Utility Vest

I was into baggy cargo pants in my teens in the 90's, safari cargo jackets in my 20's, and then into cargo bags when the 90's fashion came back in the 2020's. But what I really need right now is a sleeveless cargo vest! I've been focusing on my health predominately lately, and that means a lot more walking around and taking in fresh air during my free time. My uniform for walking outdoors mostly consists of a loose white tee, black yoga pants, and a pink baseball cap. I realized that even on a casual stroll around the neighborhood, I feel weird without all the essentials in my everyday purse...so I lug around my purse on every walk, which gets annoying as it weighs on my shoulder and flops around when darting from an angry wasp/bee. 

Therefore, I came up with the idea that I needed a lightweight vest with sturdy pockets to hold all my essentials like phone, keys, lip balm, tissues, wallet, etc...

But I would love the vest to look fashionable and not like I'm going fishing, thus the hunt for a fashionable cargo vest.  Unfortunately, I could not find any female fashionistas sporting a chic cargo vest on the web...and no recommendations of where to shop for one.  Although I am inspired by a couple of looks from these male fashions below:

I found the closest vest I had in mind on Amazon: Pesion Womens Packable Military Utility Vests Outerwear Waterproof Windbreaker Jacket Cargo Vest with Removable Hood ($44.99) .  It comes in so many color options! 

I decided to enlist ChatGPT to mock me images of how I might look with the different colors to make a decision. 

Honestly, I would totally wear all these colors, but AI kept telling me the olive green one was the best stylish option. Would you agree?  

Gosh, ChatGPT or any AI app has been a game-changer lately in helping me make styling decisions! So much fun to use them! Are you using them to help with outfits?

Asymmetrical trend right now

 Asymmetrical lines are evidently in, especially if there's some lace in it. I'm digging these looks from ASOS:

This dress sold out! 

Easy breezy boxy tee with some lace...yasss! 

I would totally wear this outfit! 

This lace cami outfit sums of everything that a cool girl would wear right now! 

Ok, so pillbox hat style is having a moment, and I love it! And wear it on a slant of course. 

Even though this hat is not really practical for screening sun or hiding bad hair day, I like it for the fashion statement and how it shows off the earrings very well. 

Are you into the slanted or asymmetrical trend?

Handbag Crush Part 5

Lately, I've been loving the look of a bucket bag or drawstring pouch style --- casual yet dressy in a way. I came across this one at Prada that is absolutely chic! The cost of it is crazy, but it is inspiring me to find more affordable alternatives. I love the ball-chain detail, which I think would be even better if the ball was switched out with a different charm like a pocket-watch or locket. 

Prada Petit Sac Noir mini Re-Nylon and nappa leather bucket bag ($2,400)