How to interject color in the winter

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Blazer- JCrew Factory

skirt- Limited  option  option

blouse- Ann Taylor  option

scarf- Asos similar

boots- Naturalizer  option

earrings- Kendra Scott

It seems like we are in full on spring now, so I doubt I will be wearing a blanket scarf any more this season. I'm grateful we did have a few cold days during our winter and I got to wear outfits like this one. I  have my Ann Taylor tee/shell underneath, so the scarf is really the heaviest warmest layer. We have to use tricks like this in the south to layer. If I had worn a sweater, it would have been too much. 

It almost seems too late to share this outfit based on the weather we are having now, but maybe some of you are still having cold weather and you are looking to interject some color into the last of your winter wardrobe. A bright pencil skirt and colorful scarf are perfect ways to do that.

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Half yearly sale picks- Saturday shopping

If you haven't had your fill of shopping before Christmas, there are lots of after Christmas and year-end sales going on now, including the Nordstrom half-yearly sale.  I find this to be a good time to stock up on basics and try a few trends on the cheap. Here are a few of my picks:

 

Women's Sam Edelman Shelby Split Shaft Bootie • Sam Edelman • $89.90
Petite Women's Caslon Zip Back High/low Tunic Sweater • $39.90
Women's Socialite Maddie Rib Knit Cowl Shift Dress • Socialite • $29.40
Women's Bp. Faux Pearl & Crystal Necklace • BP • $12.49
Women's Sarto By Franco Sarto 'Faye' Over The Knee Boot • $161.37
Women's Ten Sixty Sherman Velvet Tee • Ten Sixty Sherman • $20.98
Women's Cristabelle Crystal & Faux Pearl Multristrand Necklace • $41.40
Women's Bp. 'Autumn' Plaid Scarf • BP • $9.98
Women's Bp. Cable Knit Infinity Scarf • BP • $9.98
Women's Blanknyc 'Easy Rider' Faux Leather Moto Jacket • Blank NYC • $59.90


Those Sam Edelman booties would be totally acceptable at the office and my current go to out of the office outfit is leggings and a tunic, so it's a great time to pick up another tunic sweater.  I have the plaid blanket scarf (seen here) and I just picked up the knit infinity scarf (less than $10!). The pop of mustard is going to be a much needed pick me up for my winter closet.  Even though the holidays are almost over, a velvet tee would make a great piece for those other upcoming special events or even Valentine's Day. If you don't want red or green, give this black off shoulder version a try.

If you're looking for a classic go to accessory for work, get a faux pearl necklace. I wear mine all the time.  I also received a Blanknyc jacket from the hubs for Christmas. If the sale jacket is as soft and comfy as mine, I say snatch it up!

Hope you've had a blessed holiday season. I'll keep this short so you can get back to shopping or relaxing or both.  HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Plaid and leggings

Sweater- Nordstrom  option  option

scarf- Nordstrom     option  option

leggings- old  option  option   option 

boots- Naturalizer  option   option 

bracelets- made by me  option
earrings- Cato  option   option   option

 

Excuse the weird sun flares in the photos. I didn't realize they were there until I went to edit the photos and I simply don't have time to do much photoshop work on them. I really liked this outfit and wanted to share it so you get the sunflare photos along with it. We have about one day per week right now that's cool enough for something like this so of course I jump at the chance to wear it.

 

Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season so far. We have almost finished our gift shopping and are ready to wrap it up (literally and figuratively). No pun intended.

 

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Pass the mustard, please- Saturday shopping

Hey there! It's October 1! Halloween, Halloween, 30 more days til Halloween... I digress. It's another Saturday Shopping post and this week we are looking at another one of my favorite fall colors- mustard! Spicy mustard is also one of Pantone's fall colors for the year.

Let's take a look at what's out there in this fun color:

 

Pink Martini Aptitude for Anthropology Skirt in Mustard • $69.99
BP. Cowl Neck Pullover Sweater • BP • $49
Steve Madden Faux Sude Moto Jacket • Steve Madden • $128
FOREVER 21 Tartan Plaid Oblong Scarf • Forever 21 • $9.90
FOREVER 21 Felt Bowler Hat • Forever 21 • $19.90
Sole Society 'Anneke' Pump (Women) • Sole Society • $69.95
Topshop 'Ruler' High Vamp Mule (Women) • Topshop • $110
Sole Society Hart Kiltie Tassel Flat (Women) • Sole Society • $79.95
Cara Accessories Swinging Sixties Necklace • Cara Accessories • $24.99
Juli Mid Heel Wedge • Sole Society • $69.95–79.95
FOREVER 21 Faux Leather Crossbody • Forever 21 • $22.90
call it spring Women's Nusa • Call it SPRING • $49.95
FOREVER 21 Skinny Faux Leather Belt • Forever 21 • $3.90
Alythea Situationally Savvy Pants in Mustard • Alythea • $54.99

If you find mustard to be a hard color to wear, then choose accessories like belts and purses to add a pop of mustard, or wear it on your feet.

Make sure you check out the rest of this fall color series- olive/lush meadow, pumpkin spice/ potter's clay/ and burgundy.

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NSale picks- under $100

BP. Geo Pattern Square Scarf • BP • $18.90
BP. Plaid Square Scarf • BP • $18.90
Halogen ® Silk Skinny Scarf • Halogen • $24.90
Phase 3 Whipstitch Wool Floppy Hat • $19.90
DREAMERS BY DEBUT Seam Detail Pullover Sweater • $28.90
Echo Colorblock Knit Fringe Kimono • Echo • $64.90
BP. Crop Stripe Rib Knit Sweater • BP • $24.90
Ten Sixty Sherman Stripe Mock Neck Tank • Ten Sixty Sherman • $21.90
Two by Vince Camuto Sleeveless Waffle Stitch Cowl Neck Sweater • $45.90
BP. Plaid Tunic Shirt • BP • $28.90
Treasure&Bond Sleeveless Plaid Shirt • $45.90
Free People Crossover Sweater • Free People • $58.90
BP. Flare Overalls • BP • $64.90
NYDJ 'Ami' Colored Stretch Super Skinny Jeans (Regular & Petite) • NYDJ • $75.90
NYDJ 'Leann' Stretch Slim Boyfriend Jeans (Regular & Petite) • NYDJ • $82.90
BLANKNYC Moto Utility Pants • Blank NYC • $51.90
Caslon ® Long Sweater Vest (Regular & Petite) • Caslon • $39.90
Halogen ® Long Side Slit Cardigan (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $49.90
TOMS Majorca Peep Toe Bootie • Toms • $59.97
Hinge 'Villa' Perforated Bootie (Women) • Hinge • $79.90
Lucky Brand 'Bashina' Perforated Bootie (Women) • Lucky Brand • $89.90
Timberland Earthkeepers ® 'Amston' Boot (Women) • Timberland • $84.90
Vince Camuto 'Peera' Cutout Bootie (Women) (Nordstrom Exclusive) • Vince Camuto • $99.90




Ya'll, I'll admit I've had a difficult time getting into the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. Everyone says it's one of the best ones ever, but I've been seeing everyone's picks and posts and I've not been overly impressed.  It's just that it's so hot here, and we may be wearing shorts into October, it's hard for me to even fathom that I need anything for fall.

Are you tired of seeing the same ol' thing over and over? I am. Just sayin. I know there are some popular items we all like, but I get tired of seeing them. But I will admit that the more I see the posts and the more I search the website, the more things grow on me. So I've been searching for some things that can be worn early fall in the South and layered later in the winter. I've also tried to pick some things that haven't been posted over and over, and I kept it under $100. I don't know about your, but some things just aren't in my budget, even on sale.

 I will also be sharing a business professional set of picks later, so make sure you are following me so you won't miss it. There truly are lots of great items out there and it's hard to stick them all in one post.

It's a great time to stock up on some classics and basics or dip your toes into a trend. The skinny neck scarf is coming onto the scene, so now might be a good time to give this trend a try. They have one in a floral print too. If you need boots, buy them now. I bought my cognac riding boots last year, so I don't need any this year. I've got the boots covered with a cognac pair, black pair, and a couple of heeled pairs for work. That's another reason I can't get into the sale- I've got most of my basics covered.

We are in the early access phase so you need a Nordstrom debit or credit card to shop. Sign up here.

 Happy Shopping!

Olive and plaid

sweater- JCP   option

jeans- Loft   option

scarf- Asos  option  option  option

boots- Nordstrom  option   option

bracelet- JCP  option   option

worn Jan. 17, 2016

 

How do you stay warm without over layering? Add a blanket scarf. I recently picked up this olive (oregano) high/low tunic sweater from JCPenney with a gift card and I knew my blanket scarf would be the perfect match. The sweater is pretty great on its own- vneck, super soft and longer in the back.  I 've seen my blanket scarf lying next to my olive utility vest and loved how it looked against olive (an outfit with those two pieces is coming too).  I also love the contrast of cognac boots against black. I'm pretty sure there was a day that I would not have worn brown on black, but I love it now.

 

My only complaint about a blanket scarf is that it doesn't work well with my hair. It's not long enough to flow over nor short enough to stop short of so it kind of just bubbles up on top of the scarf. Oh well- just something I'll tolerate for a while. There was too much going on around my face with the hair and scarf, so no earrings. I opted for a chunky bracelet to accessorize a little more.

 

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