Instant Crush: In Knots

With spring fast approaching, nautically inspired pieces are easily found. Sidestepping the anchors, boats and crustaceans, I'm falling in love with the simple knot.

For jewelry, the gold knot bangle is at the top of my list. Wear it now, wear it through the summer, actually never take it off. Nautical may start trending in the spring, but in my mind it is season-less.

In clothing, I love the rope motif in blue and white. These colors just speak to the notion of an endless summer. Layer up the sweater and it could be worn today. The shorts might need to wait for a memorial day weekend debut, so perhaps hold out for the possibility of a sale?

Last Day to enter my CC Skye Jewelry Giveaway!

Rope Heart Sweater, $24 at Old Navy
Gold Knot Bracelet, $78 at Kate Spade
Double Knot Hoop Earrings, $42 at Shoptiques
Infinity Knot Ring, $40 at Gorjana Griffin
DV by Dolce Vita Agnyss Sandals, $70 at Zappos
Rope Print Shorts, $98 at Vineyard Vines

It's always cold on winter street

This leopard coat is a lot warmer than most people tend to think, and with the addition of some long gloves and a big scarf, it's quite cozy. Comfort was my main goal for the weekend, and I always feel like it is the biggest challenge to try and create a look that is going to keep me warm, not kill my feet, and still be blog-worthy. Hopefully this was a success.

Have you entered my CC Skye Jewelry Giveaway yet?

The Rundown

Grey Sweater Gap similar

Black Cropped Pants Gap

Leopard Fur Coat JCP similar

Boots Migliorini via TJMaxx buy on ebay, similar

Red Willis Bag Vintage Coach via ebay

Monogram Necklace oNecklace via Good Girl Style Giveaway

Mini Punk Princess Bracelet CC Skye c/o Linger Rose

Watch Fossil "Stella" via ebay

Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry

Back in Downtown Crossing

Every time I visit Boston, I seem to end up taking my outfit photos in Downtown Crossing. Maybe it's because the TJMaxx and the Marshalls are 10 feet away from me (where the damage was very minimal, one top for $30 and I had a $25 gift card).

It was a very cold weekend, but we toughed it out and traversed the city. We celebrated my little Sister's 20th birthday with some cupcakes we imported from Sugar Bakery here in Connecticut, and for the first time ever, I was impressed. (Georgetown Cupcake and Crumbs were let downs.) Sugar won "Cupcake Wars" on the Food Network, and I will agree, it was well deserved. Also, unlike Georgetown and Crumbs, this bakery happens to only be 15 minutes away from me, so I can go back to try more flavors soon.

Have you entered my CC Skye Jewelry Giveaway yet?

The Rundown

White Sweater Ralph Lauren thrifted similar

Plaid Button Down J.Crew Factory similar

Jeans "Lola" Lucky Brand

Brown Booties Crown Vintage via DSW

Red Willis Bag Vintage Coach via ebay

Monogram Necklace oNecklace via Good Girl Style Giveaway

Mini Punk Princess Bracelet CC Skye c/o Linger Rose

Watch "Stella" Fossil via ebay

Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry

Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx