Floral and Fur

Happy Friday!

I styled this skirt before, for early fall, but since it incorporates so well with darker colors and thicker textures, I wanted to show off how well it works in winter despite the pinks and florals. 

The colorful floral skirt brings a touch of brightness into these winter days, but it is grounded by the balance of a thick faux fur vest reminding us all what season it is. The chambray top draws out the shades of blue in the floral print maintaining a cool tone throughout the outfit. Of course an extra pop of pink with my favorite blush bag was necessary just to defy the winter cold a little bit more. Balancing winter staples with more colorful prints makes for a fun combination to help ward off the winter blues -- while still giving a nod to the season's best staples. 

Also, wouldn't this be a cute look for a casual valentine's day? All that pink would be perfectly appropriate for a day celebrating love--and it's only two weeks away believe it or not! What are you planning to wear? 

Skirt: H&M (get the look 1/2/3). Chambray top: JCrew. Vest: Chicwish. Bag: French Connection via Marshalls. Boots: Sam Edelman.  Sunglasses: anthropologie. Earrings: anthropologie. Wrap bracelet: similar. Choker necklace: similar. Hair clip: similar.

xoxo, CC

Stacks of Sweaters...

'Tis the season for stacks of fluffy warm sweaters! And I'm not joking, since there is minimal storage space in my NYC apartment I have stacks of sweaters all over my room--the windowsill, the floor, my step stool (which literally never gets used for anything other than hosting stacks of clothing)... you get the picture. But it's okay, because winter is all about surrounding yourself with warm cozy things, and if I'm not currently wearing a cozy sweater it's nice to see them piled close by waiting to layer on and warm me up. 

Since many of my favorite winter sweaters are in neutral tones I put together a few outfits featuring ways to wear winter neutrals. Layering with knits, little pops of color or sparkle, and mixing textures are some of my favorite ways to keep cozy neutrals anything but boring. Check out some of the ways I've styled these sweaters:

Sweaters from top left: Vintage Havana, Jamison, Francesca's, Paizlee, Wooden Ships, Athropologie.

Get the look:
1. leggings/sweater/wallet/shoes/earrings
2. scarf/sweater/hat/bracelet/socks/necklace/booties/jeans
3. sweater(or this)/sunnies/bracelet/bracelet/socks/jeans/lipstick/booties
4. sunglasses/chambray/sweater/necklace/lip stain

xoxo, CC

Holidays at Home

Happy Christmas Eve everyone! 

I am excited to be heading home tonight to spend Christmas with my family.

I put together this casual festive look for spending the holidays cozy at home. Something so comfy and cute like this is suitable for many situations such as Christmas Eve baking cookies while jamming to Ariana Grande's Christmas album, Christmas Day at home with family (you know somebody's gonna get out a camera), or even a low key New Years party watching the ball drop on TV. The leggings are super comfy for lounging around but the leathery look dresses them up a bit too. Layering tops keeps the look casual while the sequined sweater makes this look totally holiday-chic. 

Sweater: BB Dakota (similar: splurge or save). Chambray: J. Crew. Vegan Leather leggings: Lysse. Necklace: J. Crew (similar 1/2/3). Lip: Nars "Cruella" Velvet Matte Lip Pencil.  

xoxo CC

Summer Pants

When the weather is hot last the thing I want to wear is a pair of skin tight pants. Usually my go-to in this situation is a skirt or a pair of shorts, but last week I switched it up a bit with a pair of loose fitting comfy pants. 

These loose black pants are super comfortable and also very versatile. The style of them allows them to be dressed up or down depending on what I pair it with. I wanted a casual summery look this time so I added a slouchy tee, chambray shirt, and sandals. This whole look is loose and breezy for when the weather is warm but I don't want to show too much skin. With a bunch of bracelets and layered necklaces added to the look it has such a fun bohemian feel! 

I know that flowy printed pants are really in right now, but I love the classic black of this pair because they can be worn with so many different things! 

Pants: Tommy Hilfiger (1/2/3). Tee: bobi. Chambray: Rails. Shoes: Dolce Vita. Bracelets: Alex and Ani, Kate Spade. Nails: Essie, Butler Please. 

xoxo CC

Snowflakes and Florals

I had to get one last good wear out of my velvet pants and fur scarf before they're completely out of season, but in anticipation of a much needed Spring, I wanted to pair them with something a little more springy on top. A pretty floral print and light chambray did just the trick. The deep navy and all-season blush in the tee mix well with wintery tones and textures, but still keep the look fresh. A few fluffy snowflakes coming down as I shot these photos last week completed the mood. 

It's a shame that you can't see the shape of this kimono-inspired top, but I'm sure as soon as it's warm enough for short sleeves it'll be back at the top of my wear-list. I love the color combo and the loose silhouette is so easy to wear, I can't wait to throw it on with shorts for a quick but put-together summery look. 

Velvet jeans: AG (in black). Chambray: Rails. Floral top: Zara. Fur scarf: Urban Outfitters (1/2/3). Boots: Steve Madden. Bracelets: Kate Spade and my own creation. Earrings: Urban Outfitters. 

xoxo, CC

Workweek

Since I didn't have a lot of time to take any real outfit photos this past week I thought it would be fun to snap a quick pic of my outfit before I ran out the door to work each morning. So here goes, these are the outfits I wore to work this week! It is really feeling like fall now, but even so we've had a few warmer days that allowed for skirts and bare legs. That is the best kind of fall weather in my opinion, just cool enough for cozy sweaters and booties, but not yet too cold for skirts and dresses. 

Tuesday

Peplum on peplum: why not?! I love the effect. What do you think?
Top last seen here.

Top: Tart. Jacket: H&M (similar). Jeans: Jbrand. Bag: Ruche. Boots: Dolce Vita (similar). Earrings: JoJo Loves You (similar). Bracelet: Kate Spade. Lips: Bare Minerals "Cherries on Top."

Wednesday

A comfy oversize tee and a casual skirt are the perfect fall duo, especially with a great pair of boots.

Top: Z Supply (similar). Skirt: H&M (similar). Boots: Steve Madden. Earrings: Kate Spade. Bracelet: Ruche. 

Thursday

How to wear a white lace dress in fall: layered with a fuzzy sweater in an autumnal hue!

Sweater: H&M (similar, similar). Dress: American Eagle (similar). Boots: Dolce Vita (similar). Necklace: here. Bracelet: J. Crew Factory (similar). 

Friday

The perfect outfit to transition from work into a Friday night out… just swap out the chambray for a cute jacket and the casual footwear for a heeled bootie.

 Top: Joie. Chambray: Rails. Jeans: Jbrand. Boots: Dolce Vita (similar). Bracelet: Kate Spade. Earrings: JoJo Loves You.

Bonus!
Saturday
A cutesy casual outfit for an afternoon running errands in the rain.

Mon Amour Top: Kate Spade Outlet (similar, also cute). Socks: Free People (also these & these). Rain boots: Chooka at DSW.

xoxo, CC

Fall Essentials 2014

Now that October is here, fall is really getting underway. My Fall Essentials list for 2014 is full of pretty earthy tones, cozy layers, and fun accessories. Some of the things on this list are ones that I've recently purchased in anticipation of these crisp days, and some are my wishlist items for the season. But, they're all basics you may already have in your closet! All in all this list comprises my top picks and essentials for a cozy, practical, and fashionable fall. Fall is not my favorite season, but I can't say I don't get excited about shopping for and then wearing cozy sweaters, cute booties, and cool jackets.

I have been wanting a good quality leather jacket for some time, and I really love the way that lighter colors such as blush, tan, and pale pink soften the edginess of the biker style. It also helps to keep the color palette light, since the trendy tones tend to get darker as we get closer to winter. Pretty jewel tones and light neutrals are my other favorite colors for this time of year. I am so in love with the deep jewel blue color of the new Rebecca Minkoff bags. The beauty pictured below is definitely on my wishlist…

Layers are important in this transitional weather, as it can be quite cold in the morning, and warm up during the day, and the temps can be so different even from one day to the next. Chambray shirts, cute fuzzy vests, and sweaters are the perfect layers over the skirts and tshirts we've been wearing all summer. Add a touch of shiny gold to this color palette to really make it pop. Besides an excuse to shop for new wardrobe essentials, I am also looking forward to cozying up in these outfits with a warm cup of tea and a homemade pumpkin chocolate chip muffin :) 

Fall 2014

Some more links for options:

Blush colored leather jacket: Vince Camuto at Nordstrom. Faux versions : option, option

Statement booties--how about a touch of leopard?: DSW, Nordstrom, Sole Society, Pixie Market

Chambray: Rails,  J. Crew

Casual fall skirt: H&M option, option.

Fuzzy vest: option, option, option

Cross-body bag in fall colors: Rebecca Minkoff, option.

Fuzzy sweater: H&M option, option, option

Girly, flirty sweaters: option, Ruche

Shiny gold earrings: Banana Republic, 14k at JC Penny

xoxo, CC