Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog!
It is the coldest part of mid-winter for many of us,
and we are clad in our cold weather favorite warm and toasty clothes
Except, of course, for those lucky few who are currently
basking in the sun on a tropical vacation!
The festivities of the holidays are over, and spring is still a long way off
I would prefer to be snugly wrapped in a cozy blanket now,
with the outdoor temperature below freezing and the wind howling
I am so thankful for central heating in winter!
I will pay for it though, when that $300 heating bill comes 😲
I think now is the perfect time to feature some winter plaid!
My first outfit is a heavyweight cotton plaid pleated dress
in shades of brown, tan and ivory
To ward off the chill,
I am layering an ivory double breasted cropped corduroy jacket over the dress
I have also worn this dress during the fall with a long sleeve blouse underneath
It has such beautiful graphic beaded detail around the neckline
but it is mostly covered up by the jacket in this outfit
Although this is sleeveless dress and would work in the spring and summer,
I don't think I have ever worn it during the warmer seasons
because the pattern and colors say fall and winter to me
Carrying a structured metal frame bag covered with laser cut leather
that look like the rays of a brilliant sun
For jewelry, I chose my hand crafted leather rose brooch,
roses and rosettes are very trendy now, but I have had this pin for years-
what goes around inevitably comes back around!
Also wearing a hinged bar bracelet and bar post earrings
Neutral tan block heel horsebit detail pumps to finish the outfit
The formula for my second outfit is tried and true, and suits almost every body.
Plus it works for all seasons and for most occasions-so versatile
You know what it is-trusty denim and a blazer
For this time of year, I chose a thick fabric double breasted longer blazer in a large
but subtle plaid color palette of ivory, tan and navy blue
Worn over an ivory rib knit top, and with dark wash denim boot cut jeans
An outfit that never fails!
For jewelry, I picked a blue multi-purpose tie with a delicate metal chain edge
instead of a necklace
Distressed metal cuff bracelet and washed silver tone and faux pearl bead hoop earrings
Carrying an off-white buckle trimmed satchel shoulder bag,
and wearing perforated western look slides with a wooden block heel
Hope you are all cozy and comfortable
and have a good week!
