obsessed with: red plaid!

For me a simple red plaid top or scarf wraps up the cozy and festive feelings of the winter and holiday season all into one.  Layering up with plaid is one of my favorite ways to dress in the winter.  Here I rounded up several plaid looks from the archives for inspiration on how to style your red plaid pieces this winter.

Shop a few of my favorite red plaid picks below!

three ways to style your LBD this winter!

A LBD (little black dress) is a classic wardrobe staple that can get your through all your holiday wardrobe needs.  A little black dress can be styled up or down for the holiday parties on your schedule large or small and even through Christmas into New Years. Here I styled it up three fun ways… and BONUS! These great dresses are all UNDER $20 - can you believe it? So snag one now and you will be set for the holidays!

top:

dress, plaid top, red shoes, necklace

middle: 

ring, necklace, cardigan, ankle boots, dress

bottom: 

dress, faux fur scarf, clutch, earrings, shoes

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my everyday style: fully vested!

Vests are the perfect alternative to jackets on winter days.  They layer well, can go under a heavy winter coat… and really spruce up the whole sweater and jeans or in this case, sweatshirt and jeans combo that I tend to gravitate to each fall and winter. 

Here I paired an army inspired vest with a faux fur shawl and voila! Not only does this vest have new life… (see how I wore it here this past summer) but so does this sweatshirt (which I have worn before here).  

Maybe you've realized, or I know I've said it before, this blog is less about showing off new clothes or the new styles of the season (which I DO love to do!) and more about showing how your closet can be versatile from one week to the next or even one season to the next.  I don't believe that "fall" clothes or "winter" clothes always have to fit into that one season.  The more you can make pieces bend and stretch to your will all year long, the more wear you can get out of them.  Thus, making your entire wardrobe not only a good value or return on your money but also making your clothes a fun and rewarding part of your day.  Like I've always said: getting dressed each morning should be fun!

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Details:

Faux Fur Shawl, Asos (similar, similar or similar)

Vest, Old Navy ℅ - old (similar or similar)

Jeans, AG

Boots, Sam Edelman (similar or similar or similar)

Lace Sweatshirt, LOFT (similar or similar)

Sunglasses, Warby Parker

Bracelet, Banana Republic - on sale!

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last minute stocking stuffers!

Can you believe there are only 10 (ten!) days until Christmas!?! Crazy! I'm almost done with my shopping, I just still need to fill in a few blanks here and there with some small stocking stuffers.  And let's all agree that by now we've spent some major cash and it's time to start dwindling down the spending, amiright ladies!?!?

Just for that reason I have a bounty of the perfect stocking stuffers all at $25 and under! Just perfect…

1. 'tour de monde' tray 2. 'field notes' 3. stila lip gloss 4. tory burch perfume 5. heart and striped bag 6. pom pom hat 7. fair isle sweater 8. infinity scarf 9. 'blah blah' ornament 10. picture frame 11. floral scarf 12. 'blah blah' iPhone cover 13. earrings 14. sweatpants 15. 'bits and baubles' bag 16. 'fashion changes' notepad 17. 'you wish' tee 18. sugar lip polish 19. initial necklace

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my everyday style: bundled up!

Every now and again I like to bust out a monochromatic look and since I'm not exactly the queen of color these days - neutrals are the way to go.   Here I paired cream and camel hues together for a cozy winter monochromatic look and I really liked the result.

Winter has been pretty kind to us so far (except that big 3 foot of snow storm in November, which has since melted) and it's been fun to experiment with two or three layers instead of the standard five to six layers that it seems is necessary to keep warm in winter.  It's always surprising to me how warm a vest can be and paired with a cozy sweater and scarf it was nice to be warm enough to ditch a coat for a bit.

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Details:

Scarf, J.Crew Factory (similar less expensive)

Vest, J.Crew Factory (or similar)

Sweater, J.Crew Factory - on sale! (or similar - also on sale!)

Jeans, Gap (similar or similar less expensive)

Ankle Boots, Sam Edelman (similar or similar)

Bag, J.Crew (similar or similar)

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bejeweled!

I have a serious obsession with anything bejeweled lately. See exhibit A and exhibit B.  Could it be the holidays? Or the grey winter days?  It must be.  Either way, I've been drawn to any sparkle I find these days.

Here are a few of my favorites these days…

(click the photo to shop!)

1. jeweled sweatshirt 2. jeweled dolman top - on sale! 3. jeweled raglan - on sale!

4. grey jeweled hat 5. jeweled fingerless gloves - on sale! 6. white jeweled hat - on sale!

7. tweed jeweled flats 8. jeweled d'orsay flats - on sale! 9. gold jeweled flats

10. ice crystal drop earrings 11. climbing earrings 12. noir statement earrings

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my everyday style: winter classics!

I love nothing more than throwing a bunch of classic wardrobe pieces together to create an everyday look.  The result is always simple but sophisticated.  And let's be honest: way, way too easy! Who doesn't love a look that comes together in a snap?  I seem to have a major obsession with black pumps lately (see Pinterest for proof) and really, why not? They look great with just about everything and really dress up even the simplest of looks.

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Details:
Faux Fur Infinity Cowl, LOFT (old, but similar or similar)
Blazer, Forever 21 - ℅ (similar or similar)
Striped Top, Gap (old, but similar or similar)
Waxed Jeans, Gap (similar or similar)
Bow Pumps, Sole Society
Earrings, Kendra Scott
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