Lady Like Polka Dots for a Professional and Playful Work Look

My 2nd J. Crew Cocoon Coat in "pale ginger" was a great deal and well worth buying. Between this and my yellow one, I wear them all the time. And as usual, I'm much happier in color than in a basic black winter coat.

This polka dot "Felicity" dress by Anthropologie is a great teacher dress. It's soft, comfortable and easy to wear with tights or in the spring with cute flats. I know I'll get alot of wear out of it when I'm back in a classroom.

I've had these polka dot tights for a few years now and am constantly surprised at how long they have lasted. They were a clearance find from J. Crew Factory. Good think I snagged them when I did.

This was the day I dyed my hair back to it's "natural" state, single process red in my favorite shade! I felt like myself again.

Hunter boots aren't the warmest, but they sure do keep your feet dry. I also love the Hunter packable boots that roll up when you travel.This snow was falling from everywhere so it was best to stay on the dry side, Especially in tights and a dress. 

Boots // Dress // Bag // Coat

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Ann Taylor Classic Trench

Dress // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff GWP // Trench c/o // Heels // Sunglasses

A classic trench coat is a piece that is unlike any other in your wardrobe. The right one can instantly add class to an otherwise casual outfit. It also makes any day-time outfit look perfectly put together. 

That being said, a great trench is hard to find. In a dream world I would own a Burberry trench and I would simply never replace it, EVER! But I, like probably all of you out there reading this, DO NOT have that kind of budget either. 

There is a mid-way meeting point to satisfy the luxury lover in all of us and it comes to us from Ann Taylor in their Fall Classic Trench. It is crisp, classic, and more luxurious than any other trench I've ever owned. The lining has faint polka dots on it too which adds a feminine touch that only you will know is there. And the best part is the price! You don't want to miss this piece. Your closet will thank you for years to come!

Anthropologie Dress Deals

I was so very excited to get this dress on sale that I put it on hold and then sent my husband to pick it up that day...on his birthday. I mean you have you act fast when a dress like this goes on sale. And really it's his fault for working so close to the Anthropologie in Block 37. It just made sense.

One of my favorite and most shared shopping secrets is that Anthropologie slashes it's prices the first Tuesday of the month every month! The Fresh cuts are affordable and plentiful and that is just the way I like things at Anthro. Since last Tuesday was the best day of the month, a few other pretty dresses went on sale and you can shop them below!  Click over to here to check out all the fresh cuts! 

Zara shoes (very similar and on sale for $29!) // Anthropologie dress // J. Crew belt  (similar) //  Oia Jules Bracelet // Michael Kors Watch // Nars Yu lip pencil

Drake Staycation: Part 1

Almost a year ago my husband won a night's stay at the Drake Hotel on Michigan Avenue, but we have been so busy traveling this year that this "staycation" almost got missed. In the last month of the certificate's validity we snagged a room and then planned from there. 

Nicole was kind enough to suggest Del Frisco's for our date night, which turned out to be amazing. If you have never been and have lived in Chicago for as long as I have you will get a kick out of eating in what used to be the old Esquire theater. Fun memory about the Esquire Theater: Last time I was in that building I saw the documentary "Supersize Me" with my roommate and we felt so gross afterwards that we walked all the way home!

My husband and I enjoyed the dinner, and the fact that it was only about a half a block from the hotel which helped since it was pouring buckets outside. But even that didn't stop us from talking a walk over to Forever Yogurt on Chicago Avenue to get dessert. After that we enjoyed some free cable and each other's company. Not often that you get that uninterrupted alone time with out all the distractions.

Anyone else enjoy a little staycation lately? Where did you go?

Coat: Zara

Dress: Antropologie

Turtleneck: J. Crew

Necklace: Forever 21 (old)

Watch: La Mer via Stitch

Earrings: Nordstrom Rack

Boots: Banana Republic