Snow Day

Snow days are so magical... even when you're a grown up. I love how peaceful everything looks when covered in a blanket of white... nothing can top it. {other than the beach} I was grateful to be able to leave work early after the storm hit... I drive almost 40 minutes to work without snow... so with creates over an hour and a half commute for me. {ick} I was so happy to make it home... and when I did this is what I saw... GORG!

Pixie pants and layering are winter staples of mine... I also love a red, black, and white combo! The three make such a sharp statement! With Valentine's day quickly approaching hearts make everything just a little more festive... 

Sweater: J Crew, similar 
Vest: J Crew
Gingham: Old Navy, similar
Pants: J Crew
Boots: Hunter
Bag: H&M
Watch: Michael Kors
Bracelet: J Crew
Pearls: J Crew
Headwrap: Urban Outfitters, similar


I hope you are enjoying the snow! Stay warm and safe and have a wonderful day!

Thank you so much for reading!

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Bundled up in color...

Remember me saying it was cold? I was just kidding... now it's cold... We are seriously at 0! When is this crazy freeze going to end? The only ways I am getting through can be summed up in one word: layers. I work inside most of the day so wearing heavy layers on top and lighter underneath is a must. I start with something like a light blouse, move to a sweater, and then end with a heavy coat. I'm not much of a glove wearer... I usually wear them the first five minutes I'm in the car on my commute and toss them for the day. I just feel super restricted... and mostly can't handle not being able to use my phone. (I can't get the touch screen compatible gloves to work). 

This coat is one of my most prized possessions. I love the color (read about my yellow obession here) and that the sleeve isn't full length. I realize three quarter sleeves are really meant for fall, but I like to be able to move. I also love this coat for the reason that layers don't feel super bulky underneath. I love the sweater ( I wore it to cover up during my best friends wedding... it was a chilly night and we weren't very covered in our strapless bridesmaids dresses). The hi-lo effect is hard to see here, but it really is the best part. Polka dots don't hurt either though... 

I thought I needed some extra color so I threw on a sleeveless blouse in the popular color of the year (Radiant Orchid). At first I thought the colors might be a little overwhelming together, but I actually love the combo...

Coat: Talbot's Similar

Sweater: Boutique Find, Similar

Bow Blouse: Similar here and here

Pants: J Crew

Socks: Urban Outfitters

Boots: Hunter

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: Mudpie

Headwrap: Anthropologie

Sunnies: Tory Burch

Bag: H&M, similar

Lippie: St. Germain with Girl about Town Gloss

Other thoughts: Hunter Boots aren't just for rain. Outside of UGG boots... they are kind of the only thing that keep me warm. I throw on boot socks and I'm set. 

Have a great day and stay warm!

Thanks for reading!

Sail Away...

Top: Target/ Skirt: L Mae Boutique, similar/ Boots: Hunter/ 

Heels: ZooShoo/ Clutch: Target, old/ Necklace: J Crew/ Earrings: Michael Kors, old/ 

Bracelet: Jcrew/ Watch: Michael Kors/ Lippie: Girl About Town Gloss, MAC

Sailing away is just what I would like to do right now. With it being so incredibly cold I can't help but imagine what life in California must be like... I hate cold weather (especially Ice and Snow). We took these on Sunday before the crazy freeze made an appearance. 

Tulle skirts can now be found high and low... but finding the right one can be a task. I purchased my first tulle skirt this past spring and absolutely loved it, but it didn't have enough volume for my taste. This one from L Mae Boutique is absolute perfection. The amount of volume is just right and it isn't see through like many I've found can be. Definitely my best find from December.

I think I'm hung up on blue right now... It's all I seem to wear. Whether it be bright or more pastel... every day for the past week I've worn some shade of blue.  On the bright side, Blue is a four season color... and TONS of new spring merchandise is making way onto shelves. I'm not one to hang on to those pieces until the season changes, so the next few months will most likely be a random mix of seasons. 

Honestly, that's what us in East Tennessee have to do. On Sunday the temperature was above 50 and by Monday night we were at 10 degrees... you never know what to expect. 

Bundle up, Stay warm, and thank you for reading!

ps- Thank you to my Best friend Lori for saving the day and taking these! You're the best!

Plaid for Christmas

Scarf: Forever 21, in store only, similar// Sweater: Forever 21// Jeans: 7FAM//

 Boots: Hunter// Bag: Michael Kors// Watch: Michael Kors// Bracelet: J Crew

In my opinion, Christmas and plaid go hand in hand. Plaid is such a classic print and can really help to pull together any look. Like everyone else I know, I am obsessed with blanket scarves right now! I have been loving the Zara one that can be seen wherever you turn, but never got around to ordering it... so finding this one over the weekend at our Forever 21 made me one happy girl. The print on this is a little bit more bold, but also came in at half the price ($12.80).

I wore this over the weekend during our annual visit to Dollywood to see the Christmas decorations. It had been super rainy all day so my Hunter boots were a must. It wasn't super chilly since we are having bi-polar weather here in Tennessee... so a cable knit sweater was plenty enough to keep me warm. I've worn this more times than I'd like to admit in the past couple weeks, but I just gravitate towards cozy sweaters right now. 

I hope you have a wonderful Monday and are as excited for Christmas as I am. I am still feeling pretty under the weather and am hoping this all clears up before Wednesday! Prayers appreciated!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Snow Day...

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! I still can't believe it's already time for the holidays... or time for snowfall!!! Yes, I know that we didn't get a "real" snow here in TN, but snow is snow,  right?  I can't say I'm the biggest fan of snow... mostly because I have to get to the office regardless... so driving in the snow isn't my favorite. I do love the reason to bundle up in layers though and my J Crew wool city mini and Hunter boots made for the perfect snow day combo! I added some tights and boot socks and my favorite Gap scarf and was ready to take on the day. My Hunters have become a weekly staple: I'm slightly obsessed!!!! They don't have a lot of traction since they are only true rain wellies, but with my boot socks they were plenty enough for our low accumulations. 

Skirt: Jcrew

Bag: Michael Kors

Boots: Hunter via Nordstrom

Gloves: Jessica Simpson, similar

Boot Socks: Ralph Lauren via TJ Maxx

Scarf: Gap

Earrings: Michael Kors, old

Belt: Target

Lippie: Mac, Lady Danger

I know we have enough every day of the month thank you's floating around cyber space to do us over for the rest of our lives, but I do want to express my thanks for your reading! I am so grateful for your love and support. I hope you have a blessed holiday and enjoy time with family and friends. 

Black Friday Shoppers: may the odds be ever in your favor! I will be working Friday and not partaking in the great deals, but I will have a major post up this weekend all about Cyber Monday! I know all fashionistas are closet online shopping addicts and this is our day to celebrate! 

Thank you again and Happy Thanksgiving!

Hunting for Foxes

Vest: TJMaxx, love this one || Sweater: Old Navy || Boots: Hunter via Nordstrom || 

Pants: Jcrew || Bracelet: Target: (only available in store at this time) || 

Watch: Michael Kors || Necklace: Jcrew || Lippie: Candy Yum Yum

I have been craving these boots FOREVER!!!! I don't know why I kept pushing them aside on my list of wants... but on our trip last week we stopped at Tyson's Corner and the one thing I was not leaving without was a pair of Hunters! I went in kind of leaning toward the hunter green color or poppy red, but when I started trying on I realized that with this being my first pair I wanted to go simple. I can tell you now that I am in LOVE! I actually do want another pair already (probably going to hold off until spring), but I am so happy I went with basic black! I do recommend going with the sponge (it's like 5 dollars, why not?) if you like a shiny look. With the boots being molded rubber, they grab everything, so you really have to keep them clean.

I've been a little negligent with blogging this past week. Life really caught up with me since we were gone for several days and I decided I needed a little break. I am; however, always very consistent with OOTD shares on instagram so feel free to follow along for daily updates. 

We had an amazing time on our trip last week! I will be doing a couple posts on what we were up to while away and also a post dedicated to "What to Wear" for engagement photos. I learned a lot through that process that I wish I had known, so I'm looking forward to passing that along. 

I hope you have a fabulous day and if you are off tomorrow as well to celebrate Mr. Columbus, Cheers!

thanks for reading!