Sweater Blazer

Blazer: Thrift store (similar here)

Pants: BCBG (similar here)

Boots: TJMaxx (similar here)

This blazer is made out of sweater material so it's super soft and amazing. It's not super formal but I definitely recommend one!

xoxo

Winter Brights

Sweater: Charlotte Russe (similar here and here)

Shirt: Thrift store (similar here)

Jeans: Banana Republic (here)

Boots: Nordstrom Rack (similar here)

This sweater is another one of those unexpected finds. It didn't cost much money and it is just lasting me forever! It feels great and looks great, years later. Also, the shirt is a maternity shirt (and I've never been pregnant). The fit is just so flattering though and in one day I might wear it for its intended use--covering a baby bump!

Anyway, I find that in winter I definitely dress in darker colors while the majority of my summer clothes are full of brights. Wearing these darker clothes, on top of it just being darker outside in general, starts to get you feeling down. I find that just throwing in a few bright pieces really helps with that. Another thing that would help if Spring finally came but nooo. Instead it snowed a few inches last night.

xoxo

Winter Warmth

Jeans: BCBG (similar here)

Brown sweater: TJMaxx (similar here)

Sweater Dress: Gift (similar here and here)

Blue Cardigan: Charlotte Russe (similar here)

Boots: Hunter

These outfits are from when it's in the negatives outside. I sacrifice a little but for style but warmth is the name of the game. Everyone at work is of the same mind so we're all dressed down a bit. I'm fortunate enough to work at a place that doesn't have a strict dress code so I can this.

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The Secret to Fur Vests

Black Turtleneck: Forever21 (similar here)

Fur vest: Francessca's Collections (similar here)

Jeans:  Banana Republic (here)

I love my fur vest, especially it's warmth and puffiness. What I didn't like though, was how the fur around the neck itched me like crazy the first few times I wore it. In order to amend this situation, I now only wear it with a turtle neck. This is a bit restricting, but comfort is key with me. When I wore this vest with a turtle neck, I was very comfortable and itch-free. So not a big secret, but it's how I am able to wear it.

On a side note, this is faux fur (of course!) and the reason there's so many pictures of my feet cut off it's because I'm just wearing my ridiculous winter socks and not cute boots. Essentially, it's too cold and snowy so I need to travel in my tough winter gear.

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Pink and Polka Dots

Pink button up: TJMaxx (similar here)

Polka dot cardigan: Thrift store (not very similar but here's a cute one!)

Jeans: Banana Republic (similar here)

Watch: Marc Jacobs (here)

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Lunch Date

Houndstooth Dress: Francesca's Collections (similar here)

Cardigan: Charlotte Russe (similar here)

Boots: TJMaxx (similar here and here)

Belt: Forever21

During Chicago's restaurant week, some coworkers and I took a long lunch at Blackbird, which was delicious. I wish I could eat like that all the time! We got a three course meal and wine for $30.

xoxo

Messy babies

 

Jeans: Charlotte Russe (similar here)

Sweater: TJMaxx (similar here

Boots: (similar here and here)

Button up: (similar here)

So the lack of posting has to do with my sister visiting with my little niece and nephew. Since I don't see them too often, I took some time off work to thoroughly enjoy their adorableness...and their messiness. When I go see them though, I make sure to wear some clothes that I don't mind getting covered in spit-up and bits of food. Their ability to get messy is staggering, but I love them.

xoxo