My sister recently sent me this vintage coat that she’d received as a gift some time ago. It was time for it to find a new home, and mine was the perfect place – I just love it! I usually focus on my outfit, but today I’m focusing on this gorgeous outerwear. The color, the texture, the buttons, the fit, the details – they really make this a statement piece unto itself.
I recently read an article about the items a gal should stop wearing after 30. Among those were tutu skirts. Sorry folks, but I refuse to be told what to wear and not wear. Wearing a tutu is one of life’s pleasures, and so is rebelling against rules – especially unnecessary ones. In honor of my inner badass, I’ve chosen to be the punkiest ballerina I can.
I admit it, even my extreme enthusiasm for dressing up in the cold weather can reach a threshold. Screw it! Let’s stay in and have a dinner party – a warm-weather-themed dinner party with summer dresses, bare legs, tropical drinks and place mats made from paper bags – seriously! Read on for outfit, drink and table-setting inspiration!
Sometimes, wearing your snow gear is unavoidable, especially when it snows in Chicago. The slush will ruin your favorite shoes and the temps are too low to bare anything at all. So, in this episode of my winter dress up series, I’m embracing the snow boots, the chunky sweaters and the wool hats by layering up and making them part of my going out look. Seriously!