Making Spirits Bright

December 24, 2013Leave a comment

Holiday parties on the horizon? Make a statement with any style.

Sophisticated Sweater-

(Necklack: J.Crew, Jeans: 7 for all Mankind, Sweater: J.Crew, Boots: Dolce Vita , Earrings: Icing, Jacket: J.Crew)

The preppy look with a little spice. This look mixes neutrals, oxblood and powder pink to create a palette worth wishing for. Pop holiday colors in your accessories, don’t try to go overboard on being ‘festive’ this season. Stay true to holiday cheer but keep it simple.

Chic Chevron-

(Chambray: Madewell, Boots: Madewell, Sweater: Madewell, Purse: Madewell, Earrings: J.Crew, Jeans: Gap)

Mountain lady meets city slicker in this chic holiday look. Layer chambray shirts with chunky sweaters and touches of leather. For extra texture work in some animal print, metal and jewels. I’ve been making the best chic sweater finds at Madewell, they have great colors, textures and prints.

Lumber Jack Leather-

(Ring: H&M, Leggings: TopShop, Watch: Marc Jacobs, Vest: Madewell, Sweater: Madewell, Heels: Madewell)

If rustic is a little bit more your style always go for buffalo plaid. It comes in all colors and sizes perfect for anyone on your list. Pleather leggings, studded heels and cowl necks get you into the spirit with a little sass.

Blackout-

(Dress: Top Shop , Booties: Aldo, Bracelet: Alex and Ani, Jacket: Rene Derhy Elliset)

For a holiday show stopper stick with black and accent with metallics. Touches of fur are always an elegant accent to top off your look.

What style is calling out to you this season?

Cobalt Blue

September 16, 2013Leave a comment

Sometimes a simple sweater is all you need! Take your sweaters to the next level by adding more accessories and bringing in other colors. I found this waffle textured sweater at Madewell and love the unique color pairing and comfy feel. Sometimes on chilly days, it’s all to easy to trade style for comfort. Adding a bold accessory is just the thing to make a comfy outfit look chic. I spiced it up with this J.Crew necklace, now on sale, to bring out the gray and tan tones.

For other accessories I threw on a matching cobalt sling bag for consistency and magenta flats for something unexpected. Both are older items that I’ve had for years and have made their way back into the rotation.

What’s your chilly day attire?

Mustard Stripes

September 11, 2013Leave a comment

Sweaters and shorts: the perfect summer transition.

During this time of the year, the weather can be very unpredictable. (Here in MN, it was nearly 100 degrees yesterday and we will be lucky to hit 70 on Friday) Jeans and a tee can get a little drab day after day and that’s when I reach for a sweater and shorts. Once Fall hits, all I want to do is layer and wear my sweaters that have been hiding away all summer. Pair fall colors with light neutrals to create mixed pallets that crossover into multiple seasons. This particular look was beginning to have a very light feel so I added this J.Crew statement necklace filled with tortoise, turquoise and burgundy.

What are your transition pieces?

Jewel Tones

September 6, 2013Leave a comment

Basic tees can take you a long way in your wardrobe. It’s important to have different types of basics for different seasons and occasions. This long sleeve Madewell tee comes in great fall colors and can be worn casual or dressy. I wore this outfit to a patio happy hour and dressed it up with leopard flats (difficult to see with the long grass!) and J.Crew jewels. I have been a huge fan of all J.Crew Group basics for a long time (J.Crew and Madewell). They always have great cuts, colors and fabrications. J.Crew has great linen and thicker cotton tees while Madewell has amazing jersey knits. Madewell’s tee shirts also tend to have longer sleeves and hems so you can hide unwanted areas; the sleeves go about halfway between your shoulder and your elbow.

Where do you buy the basics?

Slate and Stripes

August 19, 2013Leave a comment

Slate gray is a dream summer neutral. It is light, clean and can be mixed with lots of colors. Slate looks great with everything from magenta to emerald and especially with blues and ambers. Leopard sandals, my go to print, also add an unexpected contrast of neutrals with the gray. This Madewell blouse has a gray stripe that stands out thanks to the slate pants. The blouse can also be paired with dark indigo jeans and chestnut accents or booties during the colder months.

What would you wear with gray?

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