Color Me Happy

We catch a warm spell over the weekend and wow, did it feel great. Perhaps the groundhog will be right this winter? If he's not, and we have more snowy weather ahead, this outfit will keep you bundled up in style.

Here I'm wearing a long cargo coat with my trusty Sorel snow boots. My coat has a colorful liner with flowers that makes me think of spring. And I love all things Boho so I enjoy wearing this colorful hat. It just makes something basic and every day a little more fun.

Underneath I have a light lavender sweater with a Boho faux fur vest on top. I love to add layers in an outfit because=options. I added my ElleBelle leather earrings and a long necklace for some interest.

Have you noticed a theme for a long winter? Color, my friend, it makes you happy.

A Grown Up Coat

I know we all own puffer coats. And they are great when you're a busy mom- going to games, running errands, building snowmen. :)

But sometimes us moms get to be ladies and having a grown up coat in your closet is a must.

It doesn't have to be so dressy that you'll never wear it. Find something that's comfortable and stylish. This is one of my favorite coats. The shaping on this coat is beyond the Walmart special. It has princess seams and a flouncy little bottom. And I love that it's white (my favorite color) with these big black buttons that pop.

I don't wear this coat every day (because white). But I do love to wear it. Typically I'll wear it to church or a special event but lately I've been wearing it more because like those china dishes you never use, it shouldn't sit in the closet waiting for something special.

I paired this coat with my floppy boho hat, my Hunter boots, a cream sweater and, have you noticed my pants haven't changed at all? #versatile

Tell me, do you own a grown up coat?

The Vintage Hat

You all know how I feel about black. =least favorite color

But some times, black is necessary. Just please, please don't use it as a cop out. If you're going to wear black, do it because you look great in it or it's your favorite color. Or you absolutely kill it in that dress.

Wear it with intention. OK? Thank you.

Now, the days where I wear black, I try to pair it with something lighter because I do not look so great in black. Here I've paired my black with a grey leopard spot sweater.

AND

A vintage hat. Because hats and winter go together like snow and hot chocolate. And I'm a hat person. I love to wear them. I think most people underrate how much fun (and of course warm) a hat can be!

You too can be a hat person!