Dressing For A Blizzard

As you know, the East Coast got slammed with a massive winter storm this weekend. The snow started shortly after midnight Friday evening and didn't stop until late Saturday. After being cooped inside for a little too long, Jason and I decided to strap on our bean boots and venture into the eye of the storm ;) 

As we made our way to the end of our block, the wind began to pick up like crazy and the snow seemed to fly in from every direction. To beat the bitterly cold temps and icy flakes, I suited up in my favorite thermal undershirt, plaid button down and cable knit sweater. For pants, I opted for jeans because of their heavier weight and topped it all off with my go-to wool fedora and wool overcoat. 

When all was said and done, we only lasted outside about 30 minutes before we ran back home for kitten cuddles and Netflix. As of yesterday, the snow is still piled up insanely high in New York so I'm spending today inside working but will be sharing another outfit from the storm later this week.  

Plaid Button Down: Ralph Lauren / Sweater: L.L. Bean / Jeans: Levi's / Boots: L.L. Bean / Overcoat: Brooks Brothers 

Until next time! 

Effortless Equation: Blazer + T-Shirt + Jeans = Casual Chic

When it comes to dressing quickly, I rely on simple outfit equations that I can throw together without stress. One of these "effortless equations" that I come back to time and time again is a structured blazer, t-shirt and jeans. For a stroll through one of my favorite Brooklyn neighborhoods this weekend, I pulled out just this formula and felt comfortable and put-together from coffee to dinner. 

Blazer: J. Crew / Striped T-Shirt: J. Crew / Jeans: LOFT / Boots: Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo / Purse: Louis Vuitton 

Until next time!

Break Up A Monochromatic Look With Accessories

Monochromatic dressing is one of the easiest ways to make simple pieces look luxe. While this no-fail combination has been said to elongate the body, make it look slimmer and make anything look chicer, it can also feel boring if you aren't careful. With this cautionary tale in hand, I like to break up monochrome outfits with fun accessories that keep the look from putting me to sleep. Case in point is this light and airy look I wore during my time in Charleston.

When I packed for this trip, I brought along my never fail monochromatic basics that I can mix and match for endless possibilities. To save on suitcase space and help extend the longevity of these pieces, I also packed my favorite accessories including statement necklaces, belts and scarves. For this look, I applied this no-fail formula for dressing and paired my favorite cotton long sleeve t with matching midi skirt. To break up the top and bottom and make it look more like a dress, I cinched the waist with one of my favorite brown belts. To add interest to the plain t, I threw on my favorite statement necklace that features the same shade of navy as the top and skirt. To finish it all off, I wore my super comfortable ballet flats. 

T-Shirt: J. Crew / Skirt: J. Crew / Belt: Dooney & Bourke / Necklace: J. Crew / Ballet Flats: Chanel

Until next time, happy accessorizing! 

Effortless Essentials: Brooches

Accessories are critical when it comes to stretching a classic, minimized wardrobe. From hats to belts to jewelry, these add-ons have the power to completely transform standard pieces and add that extra pizzazz that keeps things from being boring. Brooches are the perfect example of this concept and are one accessory I can't get enough of. Whether I'm wearing a simple t-shirt or classic shift, brooches add that perfect lady-like polish that makes the outfit memorable.  

The best places to find vintage brooches are local thrift and antique shops, flea markets and of course eBay and Etsy. If you dedicate some time to searching through the offerings, you can find some one-of-a-kind, gorgeous pieces to add to your collection. Below, I have included some of the ways I've styled my brooches in the past that I hope will inspire you to give it a go. 

Look 1 / Look 2 / Look 3 / Look 4

Until next time!