Dots

J. Crew dress | Nine West heels | Coach wristlet | Vogue Sunglasses | Loft Necklace | Nicole Miller bracelet

 

 

 

 

 

It's not very often I have the opportunity to dress up in girly dresses and enjoy the sunshine. My week days are usually spent in work attire (pencil skirts, heels, blazers, etc.) followed by gym clothes after work, and by the time weekends roll around, I just want to be in a tshirt and jeans. I decided to break out of my comfy clothes and wear this cute, feminine dress to church this morning. I love how the dress is kind of a neutral palate - I can add various colors and patterns to totally change up my look, pair it with a cardigan and heels for a dressier vibe, and tone it down with a denim jacket and flats.

 

Cold Weather Accessories

 

Limited Coat - similar here | H&M Scarf | Coach Gloves - similar here | Cosmopolitan Heels | H&M Blouse - similar here | Merona Skirt | Vogue Sunglasses | F21 Necklace - similar here | Bracelet - purchased here

 

 

 

Aside from an excuse to visit Starbucks on a daily basis, there are only a few things I like about winter. In addition to a daily latte, I like accessorizing for cold weather, and I always feel kind of chic when I wear my pink gloves. My sister Sarah (check out her blog here) made all the girls in our family cute knitted headbands for Christmas, and my pink headband goes perfectly with my coat and gloves! I really love it because I can wear it to and from work, on shopping trips, and out to lunch without messing up my hair. I always get tons of compliments on it too, so thanks Sarah! :)

 

Polyvore Inspiration

Dress: Mossimo | Jacket: Gap {thrifted - $20!} | Sandals: a.n.a | Wallet: Coach {gift from my boyfriend} | Sunnies: Vogue {gift from my boyfriend} | Watch: purchased at Juniper | Bracelet: JCP | Necklace: Martin Binder's {gift from my aunt}

My latest Polyvore creation inspired this outfit.  My favorite piece is the denim jacket.  I was so excited when I spotted it at a thrift store in Chicago - I knew it had to come home with me!

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Feminine & Edgy

Blouse: J.Crew Factory | Pants: Banana Republic Factory {similar style here} | Shoes: Nine West | Bag: Nila Anthony | Necklace: Rue 21 {similar styles here} | Ring: purchased here | Bracelet: JCP | Watch: XOXO {similar here} | Sunnies: 5 Below {$4!}

I haven't decided whether or not to wear a necklace with this blouse.  It has nice detailing around the collar, which means I could get away without a necklace, but not wearing a necklace with such a plain blouse would drive me crazy!  I have been wanting something on the edgy side (I don't see myself as an edgy person, so I might as well incorporate small doses of it in my wardrobe) and picked up this necklace yesterday afternoon.  I love that it adds just the right amount of edge to such a feminine outfit, and I don't think it totally clashes with the details on the blouse.

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Think Pink

Blouse: Banana Republic | Jeans: Gap {similar here} | Shoes: Kenneth Cole | Belt: Banana Republic | Bracelets: JCP | Ring: F21 | Bag: Nila Anthony | Lips: Sephora Rouge

I had a number of errands to run today, so skinny jeans seemed to be the most practical option.  I really wanted to wear shorts today, but the temperature has dropped about 20 degrees since Sunday.  (Sorry pale legs, you'll have to wait yet another day to see some sun).  

On a different note, these shoes are (by far) my favorite new addition to my shoe collection!  Not only are they really comfortable, but they instantly dress up a casual outfit.  I picked up my new bag at Marshall's yesterday, and I didn't realize how well it matches my shoes until I got home.  I'm sure you'll be seeing more of these shoes and the bag in upcoming posts!

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(By the way - the dark blotch on my shirt in the first two pictures is a shadow, not a stain!)