The Perfect Black Sweater

Finding the perfect black sweater you can throw on top of anything is harder than it looks. You know  when you see it that it's right. That was just the feeling that I had when I came across this unique and drapey sweater.

I've wore it with a leather pencil skirt, over a dress and even threw it over my pajamas when I was cold one night. Truly a multitasker in my closet. Who am I kidding, this sweater hasn't even made it to the the closet. It's out on my ottoman waiting to be thrown on at a moments notice.

Where did you find your perfect black sweater? Do tell!

Converse // Theory Jeans // Forever21 sweater // StyleMint Tee // La Mer Custom Watch // Target Sunglasses (old)

Lips Sweater

I'm almost certain this H&M sweater is sold out. The whole lip shirt trend has been very clear to me since this Markus Lupfer one made its way down the Nordstrom Trend Show runway this past September. 

I picked up this spot-on look-alike (spotted all over the fashionable ladies on Instagram) for my friend Amy at a sliver of the price. She has been in love with the runway version since first sight. Take a look at a whole slew of lip print tops down below!

Although this lip sweater was a super amazing find for just under $20, the real highlight of this post is my favorite pink coat. I have lost some weight since I got it last year and it was looking boxy and unflattering so I took it in to the super-talented tailors over at Frank's Alterations. I was a little scared to hand it over, but for just $35 and a week's worth of waiting, I got my coat back looking better than ever. Moral of the story is that if you have a piece you truly love but something about it just isn't right, let a tailor do what they do best and you just might find you can love your clothes even more than you ever imagined.

If you live in the Chicagoland area I totally recommend Frank's Alterations. They are fast, reasonably priced and do amazing work. Give them a try!

Sweater: H&M/ Plaid shirt: J. Crew (borrowed from Amy)/ Bracelet: LOFT/ Jeans: Theory/ Booties: Urban Outfitters/ Glasses: c/o Firmoo/ Jacket: J. Crew Symphony coat (similar)

First Day in Utah

As some of you may have seen via Instagram and Facebook, my husband and I recently took a mini-getaway to the mountains. 

It was for a combination of things, really. Our two-year wedding anniversary was the 8th of October; my birthday was the 22nd of October, and Andrew wanted to run a half marathon in the state he was born: Utah.

So this is were it all began! Park City, UT had great accommodations since it was the off season, so we stayed in a ridiculously fancy suite for less than $200 a night! We then went to visit the state capitol building, and then do a little shopping at City Creek Mall in Salt Lake City. A lovely way to begin our vacation. 

Stay tuned this week for more from our mountain adventure!

Sweater: J Crew Factory

Jeans: Theory

Blouse: Joe Fresh via JC Penny (on sale now!!)

Shoes: Zara

Purse: Target

Necklace: J Crew

Puffy vest: J Crew (old, but love this one)

Window Pane & Herringbone

This was a weekend outfit I wore to meet a client to work on her closet. Nice and comfy and still representing my favorite color.

Afterwards I met up with fellow teacher and new blogger buddy Peggy where we stopped in to check out Langford Market on Armitage. I got some seriously cute satin pants that will be featured very soon on the blog.

Photo credit to Peggy! Thanks a bunch!

Top: J. Crew (from last year but LOVING this window pane print dress)

Jeans: Theory

Jacket: Banana Republic (similar herringbone option here)

Watch: Charming Charlie

Booties: Old Navy (from last year but here are this season's new version)

Necklace: eBay (almost identical here)
Nails: Essie "Bahama Mama"