Layering Up

 Today was absolutely brutal in Austin. It was cold, windy, and rainy but I just had to make a trip out of my house for some sushi with my boyfriend. I will always risk getting pneumonia for raw fish. When it's this dreary outside, I like to layer up with some color. I matched my favorite cold weather items (black litas, black coat, black stockings) with some of my more colorful pieces hanging in my closet. A white leopard print dress, pink beanie, light denim button down, and bright jewelry mixed with my favorite black items made for a nice cozy outfit. Just because it's miserable outside doesn't mean you have to look miserable. There is no rule saying you can't wear bright colors on a dull day. Go into your closet and do a little experimenting with layering. Have some fun with the cold weather! Pretty soon it will be boiling hot and you will be crying because you miss your winter clothes. Shop this look below lovelies!


Dress: Spell & the Gypsy Collective
Beanie: Free People
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Denim Shirt: American Apparel
Coat: Calvin Klein (old)
Turquoise pendant necklace: Free People (old)
Purple tooth necklace: Urban Outfitters (old)  

What's Under Your Pea Coat?

I will never understand why people complain about cold weather fashion. I hear at least six girls a day scream out in frustration, "It is so impossible to look cute when it's cold outside!" Now that is just not true. I'll let you in on a little secret of mine, I know the perfect way to look cute even when it's freezing outside. Do you want to know my secret? you really want to know? Ok, here it is.....BUY A PEA COAT! A pea coat, or any long coat for that matter, is a great winter staple for your wardrobe. It can help turn any of your clothes into cute winter weather clothes. I am wearing a very thin dress with tiny little straps underneath my pea coat and I am still warm. It's a miracle! Now that you have a new and positive outlook on your winter wardrobe, I ask you ladies, what are you wearing under your pea coat today?

Dress: For Love & Lemons
Coat: Calvin Klein (it's old so i suggest looking at Topshop, ASOS, or Nordstrom for a cute coat)
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Socks: Urban Outfitters