Winter White

Even though virtually no one follows it, there still seems to be concern from some people around the whole no white after labor day "rule".  Even my boyfriend recently asked the rationale behind that rule.  I don't know who created it and made winter white (more of a cream color) the acceptable hue for the colder months, but again, I say wear what you want.  In fashion there pretty much are no rules.  You wear what makes you feel good... but there are some styling tips that can help you to pull it off better.  For this outfit, I decided to pair white denim with an over-sized grey/taupe sweater and grey over the knee boots.  I love balancing silhouettes of a look, pairing tight jeans with a looser top.  Ultimately, I would have preferred non distressed jeans for this look, but the winter weight got the best of me and these were the only ones that fit :)  There's something about white in the winter time that just feels so refreshing - this is my winter white. How do ya'll wear white in the winter?

Outfit Details:

Sweater:  H&M  (Similar Here)

Jeans:  Express (Get Here)

Boots: Guess (Similar Here)

Poncho Dreams

Warning, when it's Thanksgiving and upwards of 70 degrees (in Georgia), don't pull out this poncho (as I currently sit in a tank and jeans).  I wore this a few weekends ago when the temps were in the 30s.  I had been waiting to pull this out as I love the dramatic effect of ponchos.  I picked it up from an end of season sale at Express last winter for a great deal.  I decided to pair it with another great score from last fall, Steve Madden over the knee boots.  Bonus:  these are currently on sale at Macy's for $89! Over the knee boots have been hot for a few fall seasons now and show no signs of slowing down.  These were my substitutes for the $800 Stuart Weitzman version. I kept the rest of the outfit neutral with grey distressed skinnies and a black tank (side note, you can never have too many black and white tanks and tees - clutch).  All together, a stylish and cozy outfit for winter - whenever that comes back.  Get into the details below.  Here's wishing you the happiest and blessed Thanksgiving! I'm so grateful for all of life's many blessings, but family tops the list.  Make sure you get some time in with the people who matter most today!  Stay stylish!

Outfit Details:

Poncho:  Express    (Similar Here)

Jeans:  Express  (Get Here)

Boots: Steve Madden   (Get Here)

Versatility

The weather has been a little unpredictable lately, especially down here in the South.  All these unexpected temp changes can foil the most thoughtful outfit plans.  With this post, I wanted to show a little versatility to help in times like these.  This look centers around a plaid shirt dress I picked up in the fall from H&M.  These dresses can be tricky as the pattern and style could give you pajama realness pretty easily if not executed properly.  This one is aided by a sash at the waist which provides waist definition and adds a detail often not included in the sleepwear equivalent.  My original plan for this look paired the dress with suede over the knee boots.  A nice look, but not optimal for really cold or much warmer weather.  So, for colder times, I layered on my fave wool coat (see how I wore before here).  In addition to its functionality, the coat added polish to the look, making it a little more interesting and a little dressier.  For warmer weather, I lost the boots and the coat and added classic white Converse sneakers.  This instantly created a much more casual and relaxed look.  So no matter the weather or your mood, a cute shirt dress (not necessarily plaid) can be the perfect starting point. Hope this gives you some ideas and thanks for stopping by!

Outfit Details

Dress:  H&M (Get Here)

Boots: Steve Madden (Get Here)

Coat: Asos (Similar Here)

Shoes:  Converse