Adorable Trends

My usual picture place is an alley of ice!  The weather in the tri-state area has everyone saying "Enough already!"  Even this Buffalo girl is getting to that point.  Last week wound up being a three day work week because of the snow and ice storms.  What you see in these images is what those storms left behind.

I've been wearing lots of layers these days.  Sweaters over blouses, trousers over tights, two jackets, I've done it all.  I wore this look to work the day after an ice storm. Let it be known that I love peplums, no matter what the glitterati say about them being passe.  They're adorable.

And what do you think of my hair? I've been playing with parting it in the center, I'm not sure if I like it.

What item in your closet do you continue to wear, even though it might be considered "So last year!" ?

Jacket: Elie Tahari (Similar)

Peplum: Madewell

Blouse: Banana Republic

Trousers: Elie Tahari

Shoes: Bandolino via DSW

Necklace: Charming Charlies

Brooks Brothers Pumps · Steve Madden Flats · Stuart Weitzman Pumps

Layered Travel

Happy December! How is it already December? I hope that you had a lovely thanksgiving weekend (or a lovely regular weekend for my non-American friends!) Personally, I'm just now on my way back from visiting the BF's parents in Florida.  It was a great change of scenery and weather from the chilly weather we've been having up here in the tri-state.

I'll be sharing some vacation posts later in the week, but this is what I was wearing for our trip down to the sunshine state. Upon our arrival I shed the white button down and slipped on some ballet flats. Layering is such a great way to travel from cold to hot weather!

I'm also very excited about this new bag. I'd been eyeing it up for a few weeks at the Soho C Wonder, but it was $250. Eventually it disappeared from both the stores and the website so I thought all was lost. Just after my birthday they had an online flash sale and this bag was there! For only $99! I didn't even hesitate, it was going to be mine. I love the combination of oxblood, cognac and navy leather, it's so pretty.

I got this jacket two years ago at Kenneth Cole.  Now I don't know if you've ever been to a Kenneth Cole store, but it seems they're always having a sale and trying to just give everything away. This jacket was new to the racks, but also included in their 40% off jackets sale. I bought it a little big so I could pile on the sweaters underneath.

Jacket: Kenneth Cole (old, similar)

Button down: Banana Republic

Peplum: Madewell

Jeans: Kenneth Cole

Booties: DV by Dolce Vita

Bag: C Wonder (sold out, similar)

Dolce Vita Boots · Camo Leggings · Camo Skinny Denim

Brooklyn Glow

The days are getting so short!  This past weekend the Boyfriend and I hit up Brooklyn for some flea market bargains and delicious food. We topped off the day with a walk down the Promenade and watched the sun set over Manhattan.  It was a wonderful day, if only a little bit windy!

The boyfriend also helped me pick out my outfit for the day.  I'm loving this skirt because it's warm and it has pockets!  I'm a sucker for a dress or skirt with pockets. It will probably only be another week before I have to wear this skirt with some thick tights, it's getting cold here!

Be sure to take a walk on the promenade if you come to visit Brooklyn!

[ Jacket: South Moon Under (on sale!) / Cardigan: Banana Republic (similar) / Skirt: Madewell / Boots: Ralph Lauren / Necklace: Charming Charlies (similar) / Bag: Louis Vuitton (similar) ]

DKNY Watches · Fossil Necklaces · Louis Vuitton Hobos

Comfy Fancy

I wore this while running a bunch of errands downtown.  Three people told me I was really colorful.  Two people felt up my peplum after I told them it was made of sweatshirt material.  I felt so popular.

Full disclosure - I only wore these heels for about thirty minutes.  I like to walk from store to store while running my errands.  These heels weren't made for walking and one of the errands I had to run was - buy new running sneakers.  I was going for casual-ish.  While this top looks super fancy, it is indeed made out of sweatshirt fabric.  It's so comfy!

[Leather jacket: Kenneth Cole / purse: Coach (old - similar) / shirt: Madewell / jeans: Anthropologie / necklace: Charming Charlie / ring: Bauble Bar / shoes: TAHARI c/o DSW]

See you later!  I'm off to change my shoes and run some errands!

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