Seasonal investments

I've been a bit reluctant to delve into my coat closet this fall, even though I know it's the last day of October and I'm just in denial. Much like my yearly challenge to delay the first wearing of tights, I'm keeping the coats in the closet for as long as I can and giving myself a little extra layer with vest.

I'm particularly loving the long blazer style of this vest from Rosegal, it adds polish, and that extra bit of warmth I need. When it gets colder I can opt for a fur vest, layer over sweaters, and even layer over lighter jackets. Coats are inevitably coming, but for the moment, I'm holding out.

        

The Rundown
Striped Shirt L.L. Bean thrifted
Long Black Vest c/o Rosegal
Black Pants Gap similar
White Mules "Camila" Rebecca Minkoff
Bag "Astor" Linea Pelle
Watch "Classic Sheffield" c/o Daniel Wellington
Faux Pearl Earrings c/o Lydell NYC
Gold Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Pearl and Pave Ring Forever 21

Sunglasses c/o Sicky

Nail Color "Marshmallow" Essie

Linking up with Pink Sole's How I Fall

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Monday Mingle
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Fizz and Frosting's Mix it Monday

Thanks to Rosegal for sponsoring this post. 

Blush pink

As many young girls have, there was a time when I would have proclaimed that pink was the best color in the world, and was delighted to have everything I could get my hands on in the shade. After the pink obsession subsided around age 10 (and I was stuck with screaming pink bedroom walls for another four years after that) I really kept my distance from the color. I favored red, reasoning it was more sophisticated and adult, I adored blue, I dabbled in purples, anything but pink.

Yet, I've found myself with a new affinity for the shade, especially in blush. Admittedly since I started blogging I stopped generally disliking most colors, finding that there is a time, place, and garment to love them all.

The Rundown
Blush Sheath Dress c/o Chadwicks similar
Sandals Franco Sarto via TJMaxx similar
Leopard Clutch Clare V. c/o Shopbop
Ear Jackets TJMaxx similar
Necklace c/o LydellNYC similar
Cuff "Vista" Gorjana via Rocksbox
Gold Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box
Crystal Bar Ring Upper Metal Class
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx
Nail Color "Find Me An Oasis" Essie

Linking up with Mix and Match Fashion's What I wore to work

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Happiness At Midlife's Throwback Thursday (last time I wore this dress)
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Elegance & Mommyhood's Thursday Moda

Blushing

Despite the chill still lingering in the air, I couldn't resist ditching my tights to don this spring-ready blush dress from Chadwicks. Though I didn't dare take off my blazer, the dress also features elbow length sleeves, making it the perfect dress to transition into spring temperatures.

Admittedly I did have to hem this dress as it was not offered in a petite, and it may have ended up a touch shorter than it's intended length. While the site doesn't specify, for your reference that model must be at least 5' 8", and I'm only a generous 5' 2". Another huge plus is that this dress also features pockets, is fully lined and priced at an attainable $60. With Easter right around the corner I've already decided that the elbow sleeve sheath dress is what I will be wearing.

The Rundown
Blush Sheath Dress c/o Chadwicks
Striped Blazer Loft similar
Silver Pumps Kate Spade via Coco's similar similar
White Mini Satchel Tignanello via TJMaxx similar
Pearl Classon Earrings c/o LydellNYC
Monogram Necklace oNecklace via Good Girl Style Giveaway
Stacked Rings Gorjana via TJMaxx similar
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx
Nail Color "Cement the Deal" OPI

Linking up with Mix and Match Fashion's What I wore to work

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Happiness At Midlife's Throwback Thursday (last time I wore this blazer)

Chadwicks provided me with this dress for the purpose of this post, my views and opinions are my own.

Solstice

Today marks the first day of winter, and I'm sharing a decidedly un-wintery look. Taking advantage of the mild weather any chance I get, and donning my over the knee boots with a skirt.

While today might be the shortest day of the year, I always take comfort in knowing that starting tomorrow they will be getting longer again, and as impossible as it may seem, we are now only six months from summer. While I'm not trying to rush things, I'm not exactly looking forward to the average temperatures of January and February. At least we are getting a grace period with temperatures in the fifties, for a little while longer, anyway.

The Rundown
Scarf Print Sweater J.Crew similar
White Skirt Jolly Chic similar
Over the Knee Boots "Atilla" Ivanka Trump similar
White Mini Satchel Tignanello via TJMaxx similar
Grey Fur Pom Amazon
Pearl Ear Jackets c/o Lydell NYC
Gold Twisted Bracelet The Cavernous Jewerly Box similar
Pearl and Pave Ring Forever 21 similar
Double Bar Ring Sophie Harper via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)

Linking up with I Do deClaire's Confident Twosday
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Cute and Little's on Trend Tuesday

Dressed in holiday style

That was a delightful little break. Seeing family, devouring amazing food, and oh yes, shopping. It's no exaggeration that I avoid the mall like the plague this time of year, however TJMaxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods pretty much become my second homes.

While I tried to do a good deal of my gift shopping online, there is something that is missed by not stepping to the brick and mortar stores. I love seeing all the Christmas decor; the lights, glitter, decked out trees and glistening shop windows. Then there is the gift wrap, ribbons, tags, all things I adore and tend to buy in abundance. Usually my desire to have a theme with my gift wrap goes out the window when I bring home half a dozen different papers I simply could not pass up. Cards, I've already mentioned, and just a reminder that I would love for you to exchange holiday cards with me!

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Plaid Shirt J.Crew similar 

Black Skirt Thrifted similar

Red Pumps Nine West thrifted similar

Green Box Purse c/o Vintanthromodern similar

Pearl Classon Earrings c/o LydellNYC

Pearl Montague Necklace c/o LydellNYC

Gold Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Nail Color "Cement the Deal" OPI

Linking up with Pink Sole's How I Fall 

and

Monday Mingle

Mint to be

Winters in New England are long, the days are short, and the cold is biting. Every year I appease myself with new outerwear, rationalizing that since it has to become the focal point of all my outfits for the next four months or so, I need options.

With the promise of an extra 60% off sale items and $50 in credit card rewards I went to Banana Republic with the intention of leaving with a sensible black peacoat, as that is the one color I oddly don't own. When the black peacoat disappointed, there was this moto cocoon coat, thrice reduced. I slipped on the extra small. Still oversized I wasn't certain this was a silhouette I could pull off, but the color and the price had me sold. I left paying under $2 out of pocket.

Today I'm also featuring some gorgeous pearl baubles from LydellNYC, their pearl collection is so holiday ready and has on trend pieces like the pearl back stud earrings, along with updates on classics like this choker necklace. If past years are any indication, hold out making any purchases until Black Friday - it's usually half off the entire site.

The Rundown
Leopard Dress c/o Wallis similar
Cocoon Coat Banana Republic similar
Over the Knee Boots "Atilla" Ivanka Trump via DSW
Bag "Alexa" Danielle Nicole c/o Serendipity and Grace
Pearl Classon Earrings c/o LydellNYC
Pearl Montague Necklace c/o LydellNYC
Pearl Pacfic Bracelet c/o LydellNYC
Ring Vintage thrifted
Nail Color "Cement the Deal" OPI

Linking up with I Do deClaire's Confident Twosday
and
Cute and Little's on Trend Tuesday