neon / stripes

{sweater: Maison Scotch; top: Free People; jeans: GAP; beanie: J.Crew (in-store);

booties: Marc by Marc Jacobs (black, leather version); sunglasses: Prada}

For some reason - maybe it's the magazines I've been receiving in the mail saying, "Spring Trend Preview", or the amazing pink Pierre Hardy pumps I picked up recently - I've been getting really excited for spring.  But then I realize it's only January and spring is not even close.  It's supposed to be around -20 this week so I have to face it, buying spring clothes right now would just be torturing myself.  I was sick over the holidays and was bummed that I didn't get to take advantage of the Boxing Day sales.  I finally ventured over to the mall recently and realized this time of year is better than ever to shop.  I scored this amazing Maison Scotch sweater for over 75% off.  So it's almost a good thing that I got sick over the holidays.  Hey, I'd give up a good meal for fashion any day.

fuzzy leopard

 

{cardigan: Urban Outfitters (sold out online, love this and this one); top: Anthropologie; jeans: GAP; 

hat: Guess (old); bracelets: H&M; sunglasses: Prada; lips: Smashbox 'Fuchsia Flash'}

I'm normally drawn to all things leopard print anyway, but I instantly fell in love with this fuzzy cardigan because it is super soft.  (It appears to be sold out online, but I also saw it in-store.  Nasty Gal has some great ones.)  I love that leopard print is now considered a neutral and you can pair it with pretty much anything, but because I was wearing the sweater to work, I kept the look simple and paired it with black and white.  I did add a pink lip for a little pop of colour.

muumuu

{dress: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar, also love this yellow one and this leopard print one); 

sweater: Madewell (similar); beanie: J.Crew (in-store); boots: MICHAEL Michael Kors (similar); 

bracelet: BCBG; sunglasses: Prada; lips: Smashbox 'Fuchsia Flash'}

I was looking for something cozy and casual to wear over the weekend and stumbled across this striped Marc by Marc Jacobs dress in my closet that I purchased last winter.  I believe it was last winter.  Then I got upset at myself for forgetting about this dress because I've only worn it once and it's an amazing dress to wear over the weekend because it's cool and casual.  But I'm petite and this dress is an XS/S and usually when that's the case, the dress (or whatever item) is a bit too big for my petite frame (normally I'm an XS).  But I actually really love that about this dress.  Sure, if I follow the rules, I should belt this dress, but what I love about Marc Jacobs is his quirky style and so I said 'forget the rules' and wore this dress without a belt - muumuu style.  It may not be figure flattering (without a belt), but it's the weekend and I like to pig out.  Plus, it's just fun to break the rules sometimes.

coral

{sweater, pants: GAP; bracelet: J.Crew (old, similar); necklace: Coach (old); 

boots: MICHAEL Michael Kors (in-store, similar); sunglasses: Prada}

It has been so cold that I have worn pants all week, except on Tuesday, which was the coldest day of them all.  All I want to do is stay snuggled up in bed, so the closest thing to that is wearing a cozy sweater that feels like a blanket.  (Not quite the same, I know.)  I love this sweater from the GAP.  The colour is gorgeous!  It comes in 7 different colours and seeing as it's so cold, I'll have to pick up a few more.  (The blue one is also gorgeous!)

blue / snow leopard

{sweater: Central Park West; skirt: Zara (similar here); boots: Dolce Vita (old, love these);

beanie: Local Heroes; cuff: Chanel (vintage); sunglasses: Prada}

Nothing better than a cozy, oversized sweater on a (very cold) winter day.  I fell in love with this Central Park West one because of the pattern and texture, but mostly because of the gorgeous colour.  I looooove cobalt.  Especially on people with dark hair (no offence blondies).  I paired it with this great Zara skirt I bought last year even though it's approx. -30 today.  Anytime I wear something black and white, I instantly pull out my vintage Chanel cuff that I love so much.  I like pairing short skirts with flats to tone down the look, especially for work, so I paired it with these amazing Dolce Vita over-the-knee boots.  And because it's super freezing today, I just could not bear to wash my hair so, of course, had to throw on my 'bad hair day' beanie.

Speaking of Dolce Vita boots, I just ordered another pair (see here) with zippers and buckles and I cannot wait for them to arrive!  They have an amazing selection of shoes/boots.

denim on denim

{shirt: Madewell (similar, love this dotted one); GAP 1969 Legging Jeans; 

hat: Guess (old, love this one from Nasty Gal); sunglasses: Prada}

Just a quick post of what I posted on Instagram of what I'm wearing today - a simple denim on denim look.  This is my favourite chambray shirt from Madewell because of the two tones (the sleeves and the pocket are slightly darker).  And these GAP jeans are definitely my new favourite jeans.  They fit great and feel amazing.  This Guess hat that I bought a year or two ago is reversible (the other side is plain black) but I chose the leopard print side for a little pop.  Plus, I'm not sure if there is a better combination than denim + leopard print.  They're two "trends" that never go out of style.

feline

{sweatshirt: Textile Elizabeth & James (also love this one); jeans: Marciano;

Free People Knit Hooded Denim Jacket; shoes: Vans; hat: Brian Lichtenberg; sunglasses: Prada}

I'm finally feeling like myself again after being sick for about a week over the holidays.  I still have a few more days off so I'm wearing another casual outfit today.  I was going to attempt to head outdoors and finally check out the boxing day sales, but I'm stuck in-doors since there's a blizzard happening right about now.  (These pictures were taken the other day.)  So I guess I'll stick to online shopping.  It's definitely not as tiring.  If I do make it to the mall, I hate lugging around a heavy winter coat so I bought this Free People jacket (they have an ivory version!) specifically with that in mind since the sleeves make it warmer and cozier than a plain denim jacket so it's enough to go from the car to the mall (while running, of course).  I will definitely need to add a cozy scarf since it's ridiculously freezing today.