A Walk in the Park

What I'm wearing:
anthropologie Rosemary Dress
Uniqlo Herringbone Tights (similar here)
Steve Madde Intyce Boots in Cognac
Orange Martin + Osa Mercerized Wool Scarf (similar here)
Burberrry Wool Coat
New York & Co. Bow Tote (similar here)

Had another fun day with the sister yesterday, so sad that she had to go home! It was a great long weekend though, filled with good eats, museum going, and fun shopping. Yesterday we walked through Central Park, the weather was lovely and there was still lots of snow covering the ground. I braved the cold and decided to take my wool coat off to take an outfit photo. It was really cold!!! I remembered why I stopped snapping pics outside. I wish I wore a nicer pair of boots, but these beat up Steve Maddens are so comfortable, perfect for lots of walking around like we did yesterday. And I don't mind stepping into slushy puddles with them on!

OPI Barefoot in Barcelona

Fun jumping shot from the park!

Baby, It's Cold Outside

What I'm wearing:
J.Crew Ruffles & Roses Tissue Tank in Grey
J.Crew Cambridge Cable V-neck Sweater in Cinnamon Spice
Martin and Osa Slim jeans in the Marine Wash
Aerie slippers

The presents are opened, dinner was served (and savored), games played (Scattergories and Taboo), and now it's time to relax with some mulled wine and enjoy the holiday.

Merry Christmas!!

'Twas the Night Before Christmas...

Happy Christmas Eve everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying spending time their families, relaxing, and eating tons of yummy food. I have been busy doing some last minute gift shopping and trying to organize Christmas Day. I do have a couple of holiday outfits to share though. (I apologize in advance for the poor indoor nighttime photo quality.)

This is what I wore to dinner and drinks on Wednesday night! Also met up with a girlfriend and her family, super fun! We weren't up to anything special but I decided to wear a fancy dress that had been sitting in my closet for a bit. 

What I'm wearing:

anthropologie Golden Lights dress

J.Crew Keaton Tuxedo Cardigan

black Hue tights

black Taryn Rose pumps

Obviously it was freezing out so I layered a tuxedo cardigan over the dress (and a trench over it all). Love this cardigan, it's a great alternative to a blazer.

This is what I wore to a Christmas Eve party that we try to go to every year. Very fun gathering with lots of yummy food, caroling, and catching up with everyone.

 

What I'm wearing:

Martin and Osa Essential Cashmere cardigan in Reindeer Red

Ann Taylor LOFT sequin tank

Martin and Osa Mini Pleat skirt

Martin and Osa Gunmetal Bubbles necklace

Gucci ankle boots

Bare legs, crazy I know. I just really didn't feel like wearing tights tonight. I just had to run from the car to the house very, very quickly without slipping on the ice. I did feel very festive in my red cardigan and sequin tank. The best part of this outfit is that I got the skirt for free! (Contest at work, I LOVE free stuff, who doesn't?)

Also I just realized that I am nearing 200 posts! (I'm at 185 right now.) I can't believe I have kept up this blog for so long. It has really been a great place for me to express myself, and the wonderful feedback I've been getting is so rewarding. So I'd love to thank my wonderful readers, and I wish everyone a happy holiday! =)

All Wrapped Up

In bows that is! Ok, I need to stop with my bow obsession. I mean, who am I, Emma Pillsbury? (By the way, I am very, very sad that Glee is gone for the season.) I didn't mean to repeat the bow motif, but I absolutely love the bow bags I ordered from NY&Co and have been carrying both of these non-stop.

What I'm wearing:

Martin + Osa Essential Cashmere cardigan in Reindeer Red

J.Crew Bow Tee

Anthropologie Twilit skirt

black Taryn Rose pumps

New York & Company Bow purse

Love the cheerful red color of my cardigan, and cashmere is always lovely. I don't see the tee on the J.Crew website, but it just has a simple bow printed on it in velvet, so it's a nice holiday touch. With the red, the bows, and metallic threads in the skirt, I feel very festive and ready for the holidays!

The red cardigan is much more vibrant in real life. Hate my indoor photos! I'm not sure what a good solution that is, anyone have any suggestions?

Omg I look like a giant next to the tree. I swear I am not that huge in person. If you look closely you can probably spot my cat Bear! He is camouflaged pretty well though.

I think this is what I'd imagine Santa's secretary would wear, if she were my age, ha!

Closer look at the purse. It's faux leather, but it's such a perfect size for going out or running some quick errand.

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Also just wanted to rave about a movie that I watched over the weekend. Invictus stars Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela, and Matt Damon as the South African Rugby captain Francois Pienaar. As a former rugby player myself (rec team during college) I was really intrigued by this movie! Plus for some reason I am a HUGE sports movie fan. (ex. Remember the Titans, The Mighty Ducks, Miracle, etc) So glad that we went to go watch it, it was inspirational, and the movie also dealt with the issue of apartheid, how it had been such a huge part of South African history, and how Nelson Mandela really attempted to unite his country. Even though Matt Damon's accent was a little bit irritating, the movie had a lot of great rugby scenes and I really enjoyed it the whole way through!

Cozy Cardigan Time!

What I'm wearing:
Forever 21 Snowy Sweater Cardigan
J.Crew Toothpick Ankle Cords in Soft Ochre
Stella McCartney Patent Cap-toe Mary Janes
Martin + Osa Bubble necklace
New York & Company Bow Tote in Black

I love the patent cap toe!

This is the sweater that I had to track down the woman wearing it and ask her where she got it from! It made me super happy when she said it was a recent buy from Forever 21. I love the fair isle woven pattern, and it is super cozy (perfect for this chilly weather).

I am not a huge pants wearer (as you can see from this blog). I definitely prefer skirts and dresses over pants, except for maybe some pairs of jeans. To be honest one of the major reasons for that is because most standard sized pants are way too long on my shortie legs. With dresses you never have to worry about that! But then I recently discovered these toothpick ankle cords from J.Crew. Where have you been all my life? I love them in this Soft Ochre color paired with grey, but I am also eyeing a few more colors. I think they would look cute tucked into boots as well.

The bow tote was a steal around Thanksgiving time, I had never really shopped at NY&Co, but I do love me some bows! Everything on their website was half off for Black Friday, so I ordered this bag in two colors (black and taupe), and a smaller bow bag with a chain. I figured for such a cheap price, I wouldn't mind the faux leather. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the bag, and I think it's my new favorite! After gifting my former everyday black bag to my sister (Foley & Corinna Mini City tote), I'd been in dire need of an easy to carry black bag. This is it!!!

This is another cozy outfit from me. It is cold out!! BRRR. But it definitely does get me in the holiday spirit, and wanting to sit by the fire drinking hot chocolate and eating Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Joe Joe's (they are AMAZING).

Toasty Warm from Head to Toe

I kind of feel like a hot mess right now. Probably because I had a really hard time deciding what to wear today, so I kinda just put on all my favorite items. All at once. So it is a bit over the top but I am warm and cozy! I'm wearing a cardigan, a sweater skirt, AND sweater thigh highs. All J.Crew has to do is slap some ruffles and rosettes on something and I'm all over it. It's a disease. They will probably name it after me after I overdose on ruffles and rosettes.

Loooooove ruffles.

I'm squinting because the sun was shining directly into my face! Argh. Also the cause for the colors and details to be washed out a bit. This is what I get for getting dressed early!

What I'm wearing:
Martin + Osa Essential Cashmere cardigan in a purple from a previous season
J.Crew Ruffles & Roses Tissue tank in Ivory
anthropologie Fulmar sweater skirt
anthropologie Snake Bit belt in Grey
grey Target thigh high socks
anthropologie Tawny Acres boots

Easy Peasy Work Outfit

What I'm wearing:
Martin + Osa Oversized V-neck Sweater in Mitten Blue
black Hue Skinny Leggings
Anthropologie Tawny Acres boots
Martin + Osa scarf

This is what I wore to work the other day. Sorry for the indoor mirror shot, it was too dark to take a better one in my normal spot. Look familiar? Of course, I own this sweater in 3 colorways. It is just *too* easy to wear with leggings and boots. And aren't these boots amazing? After seeing my sister's pair, I knew I had to have them!

It is *snowing* in Maryland!!!!!!!!! Of course, today is the day I actually have to drive into DC for my Holiday Tea. It was worth the drive though, it was so much fun. More on that and photos of my tea outfit coming soon.

It's a Saturday night but I'm snowed in, I may post some reviews of some recent buys and post some pics!