25 Jan 2013

            

WhatIWore:

When: January 24, 2013

What:

THE STATEMENT: 
Neon Coral Fairisle Sweater: Plenty by Tracy Reese

BASICS: 
Chambray: J.Crew Factory
Jeans: Rag and Bone
Boots: Modern Vintage

ACCESSORIES:
Hat: Self Made DIY
Shades: Dollar Store
Gloves: Kate Spade New York  Correction: Vintage
Lipstick: Poppy King for J.Crew

Where: Dentist, Studio

Why: I’m on a mission this year to make the most of winter. Normally I wish it away in hopes of an early spring. I tend to get bored with my clothes around this point in the season, so I’ll be mixing in some great winter sale purchases, some early spring buys and everything else I already have to put together the best outfits I can muster.

I’m playing around with a new format in my WHAT section above as well- breaking down ensembles into basics, statement pieces and accessories. It’s all about how you mix and remix those together to keep things fresh.  It’s a fun challenge that I’m going to make the most of. Let me know if this is helpful for you! 

That said, a new buy can really change the way you look at what’s hanging in your wardrobe. Let’s face it - I wear the chambray + jeans + boots combo A LOT. But this bright neon coral sweater makes it so different from, say, this outfit. I’m excited to wear this statement sweater again before spring is here - perhaps with black tights and a pencil skirt? We’ll see!