Pea Coat and Striped Scarf

Forever 21 Sweater, Jeans and Necklace // Zara Scarf or find it here // Urban Outfitters Hat and booties //  Rebecca Minkoff MAB tote (c/o) // Vintage peacoat

This pretty much sums up what life is like right now. Put on as many layers as possible that allow me to still maintain arm mobility.

You may have heard that today is a snow day for us Chicago Public School people. But before you get jealous, know that this one day off means one extra day I'll be working while the summer sun is shining. I hope that makes you a little less jealous.

If you have been coveting this scarf like I was, I just saw there are a few left in the Zara sale right now!  And you can score it for $29.00. You can also pick it up here for $27!

Powder Blue Wool Coat

Zara Coat // H&M shirt (similar) and skirt // Topshop Necklace // LOFT bag // Nine West Pumps // Michael Kors Bradshaw watch // Burberry Lipstick // earrings

I have an addiction of the worst kind. Coats. More specifically winter coats. Don't get me wrong, in a place as cold for half the year as Chicago is, I get lots of use out of all of them. The real problem is storage. I had to build a whole extra closet just to house them all.

To make matters worse I added this pretty powder blue wool Zara number to the mix. I can honestly say that I didn't own a pastel coat and have really wanted to add one to my winter wardrobe for awhile now. I'm so happy I found this one. Too bad its part of the new line at Zara and wasn't included in their fabulous sale going on now.

Speaking of sale I got this top on sale at H&M in the sale section for $15 bucks! I also picked up this pencil skirt with a cute little zipper on the back slit. These midi length pencil skirts that have been all over this fall/winter are perfect for me since most skirts usually run so short. The extra length also gives some added warmth which is a plus.

Over the Knee Boots

Chinese Laundry Riley boots // Rebecca Minkoff "Love" Crossbody bag (c/o Shopbop) // Zara Sweater // H&M necklace // Forever 21 Jacket // Mac Ruby Woo lipstick // Loft Skirt

There is so much I just love in this outfit! Let's start with these boots. They are amazing knock-offs of the Stuart Weitzman 50/50 boots. The suede is gorgeous, they are truly OTK boots even on a tall girl like me, and the best part they are about 1/7th of the price!! They are on sale here at Nordstrom, Macys, and Zappos! Get em while you can!

This Loft skirt I liked so much I bought in 2 colors. This hunter green and also winter white. It was on sale for 60% off the sale price so I couldn't say no. Something about the sweet little flare shape doesn't make it seem so short and inappropriate for teaching, as long as it's worn with tights and boots or flats.

This was also the first time I tested out my AMAZING new GHD oval curling wand! It gives you these great denty waves that look like intentional bed-head! That't the best way I can think of describing it.

This statement necklace was a recent find at H&M! For under $20 it packs quite a punch, don't you think? Easily adds so much to a simple sweater like my tan cable knit one.

I also broke out the Mac classic, Ruby Woo, for my holiday look. It's such a great true shade of red and I think it looks great on so many different skin tones.

Hope you are all getting a chance to scoop up some great after Christmas sales. Don't forget to hit up my favorite sale going on at Zara right now!

White Christmas at Music Box Theater

Old Navy hat // Forever 21 Necklace // Ross For Less vest (c/o) // Topshop skirt // Ivanka Trump boots (similar and 50% off!)// Target sweater // H&M gloves (similar on sale) // Andrew Marc toggle coat (66% Off!!)

Like all of you, I have been so very busy spending some of this luxurious time off with friends and family. One of my very favorite holiday traditions is this one I started with my husband the year we got married. For the last 4 years, on Christmas Eve day, we go to the Music Box Theater to see White Christmas! I love that this is something he and I have always gotten to do together, just us, and that we both love it so much. Aside from it just being a fun holiday experience, the movie is such a great classic. It plays as a double feature with It's a Wonderful Life but we just like to go for White Christmas. Durning the intermission there is sing-along-caroling on the screen with Santa too. 

If you have never been to this 31 year old tradition and live in Chicago, keep this in mind for next year. I promise you will have a magical and unforgettable time!

Black and Plaid

Dress: TJ Maxx (this Asos one is pretty great too) // J. Crew Factory plaid shirt (similar 30% off)// J. Crew Necklace // Rebecca Minkoff MAB Tote c/o Shopbop // Vive booties // Gap jean jacket

It's starting to seem like all I do is wear plaid. Tis the season I suppose. Today's look is a super teachery take on the plaid trend, but there are so very many other ways to pull off this cold-weather staple. I've been loving Old Navy's plaid flannel tops that I've worn with both pencil skirts and jeans, They also make for great layering pieces for a pop of color under an otherwise ordinary sweater (love this one on clearance for $18). I've even gone so far as to incorporate plaid into my outerwear with this plaid moto jacket!

I've got a little plaid round-up from bags (how cute is that duffle bag?!) to shoes to help you jump aboard the plaid trend!