how to style sneakers!

Raise your hand if you are loving the sneaker trend.  It looks like it is here to stay… and I've been wearing them as much as the weather will allow these days (which is limited with the snow and cold). But they are actually not too bad to wear in snow… they are warm and grip well.  The best thing is that they are perfect for every other season if winter isn't doable for you.  I always love to show a little ankle when I wear my sneaks.  Sneakers add a casual and sporty vibe to any look and it's fun to juxtapose a pulled together look with a pair of trendy sneakers.

I think sneakers are going to be crazy popular this spring, so now is a great time to snag a pair.  Here are a few of my favorite ways to wear my sneakers… and a few of my favorite picks!

1. nike 2. new balance 3. loeffler randall 4. coach - on sale! 5. vans 6. kate spade - on sale! 7. new balance - under $60! 8. superega

(images via my archives and my pinterest page)

three ways to style: a drapey tee!

A lot of you really loved the drapey tee I featured on Friday… so I thought it would be fun to style it up in a few different looks. You know, so if you haven't already bought it, you will really want to now (wink, wink!).  But seriously, this drapey tee is so versatile and comfortable that it can be worn from weekend to girls night out to the office even.   So here are three really easy ways to style this drapey tee…

to the office:

skirt, top, earrings, necklace, shoes, purse

all weekend long: 

scarf, top, bag, jeans, sneakers

parisian chic: 

leggings, top, scarf, flats, bracelet

on my radar/january2015.

Just a few lovelies that have been on my radar lately… I'm attempting a "no-shopping" month this month… but these pieces are making it very hard to stick to that!

xo bracelet

Gorjana is my favorite and they are having a CRAZY 70% off sale right now. GO! Hurry!

leopard sandals

Is it too early to start thinking/dreaming about sandal season. I hope not. These!

skinny jeans

My new FAVORITE jeans, seriously, I wear these constantly! They fit amazing and don't sag out, ladies, you know what I mean. Perfect with knee high boots too!

drapey tee

I would like 10 of these and then I would like to wear them everyday from now until eternity. Right!?!

rose water

Obsessed with this simple pleasure.  Try the Beautycounter version or the less expensive Boots version… either way, treat yourself to this indulgence for your face.

kate spade two-tone bag

Ahem, this bag. Insert heart-in-eyes emoji.

asymmetrical zip sweater

This baby is UNDER $30 and so perfect for winter layering. Want, want, want.

Also a few blogs on my radar this month…

Style Bee: love her minimal fashion sense.

Goop: nothing new, but for some reason feels so fresh to me lately.

Kim Ray Style: this gal is an IRL friend and she is doing a fun house tour with outfit photos thing on her blog right now. Worth the check out!

my everyday style: warm up!

January's weather is always ferocious and this year is no exception.  Bundling up isn't just a fashion decision, it's a necessity. The trick is trying to make it look effortless and stylish… sometimes it doesn't go so smoothly and it looks more like a 5 year old just throwing on a bunch of crazy clothes.

Other times, (thankfully) it comes together just as I'd hoped and looks cozy and stylish. A big fluffy scarf always helps…

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Details:

Coat, Gap (similar or similar - both are on sale!)

Scarf, Zara (similar or similar)

Striped Top, J.Crew - on sale! 

Jeans, AG

Boots, Sam Edelman (similar or similar on sale! or similar also on sale!)

Bag, J.Crew (similar or similar - love this one!)

winter whites!

January calls for a fresh start.  I'm craving an organized home, a fresh new calendar and simple and fresh updates to my wardrobe. Like clockwork this time of year I crave fresh, fresh, fresh!

Winter white is the perfect way to freshen up your wardrobe. Not only are these pieces great paired with grey and black for winter… but they are a gentle nod to spring as well.  They will be great paired with pastels as the weather thaws.

vest, turtleneck sweater, gold stripe clutch, white peplum top, bracelet, earrings, blouse, sequined mini skirt, white jeans, cardigan, necklace, puffer coat (on sale!) , side stripe oxford (on sale!), zip dress, flats (on sale!), cross-body bag

my everyday style: bling out your basics!

Winter and cold weather has a certain novelty in December when all we can think about is the holidays. But come January scarves, boots and layers upon layers can quickly get old. I find January and February some of the hardest months to keep my looks fresh and fun and to get excited about getting dressed each day.

A little creativity goes a long way and here I layered a jeweled collar top with a sweatshirt to add some fun to this look.  This jeweled collar happens to be more of a short mandarin style collar, but this would work great with any type of jeweled collar.  Layering a bit of sparkly underneath your favorite sweatshirt is a fun way to bling out your basics.

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Details:

Sweatshirt, J.Crew (similar or similar or similar on sale!)

Jeweled collar top, J.Crew (almost the exact same one or similar)

Jeans, Old Navy (similar on sale!)

Bag, Madewell (similar or similar)

Shoes, Coach (similar on sale! or similar less expensive)

Sunglasses, Warby Parker

12 gorgeous winter essentials!

Today I've got twelve gorgeous winter essentials for you… because, let's face it Christmas may be over but winter is just getting under way.  We've got a few months left of bundling up and multiple layers.  So now is the perfect time to invest in a few more basics especially with all the after Christmas sales and Christmas money burning a whole in your designer bag.

Now is a great time to snag new
 coats, boots, sweaters, and all the cute winter goodies you didn't get as a gift but still desperately need!

top row, from left:

faux fur cowl, white duffel coat (I'm obsessed with this!), hunter boots, plaid pajamas

middle row, from left: 

plaid top, hat, black jeans (on constant rotation in my wardrobe lately!), two-tone back zip sweater

bottom row, from left:

brown ankle boots, navy shawl coat (LOVE!), striped lounge pants, plaid scarf (only $10!)