Hot Pink Windowpane

Another cold day, another bathroom photo shoot. You probably didn't need to know that this was taken in my work bathroom but oh well, there it is. 

I had been eyeing this windowpane silk J Crew top for a while, like I do anything pink and sold at J Crew.

One morning over my Christmas break, a lovely man from J Crew called me. To my surprise he asked me if I'd like to come by and pick up a bag from one of their holiday displays -- I had asked a few weeks prior if they would donate their old decorations for my classroom -- and he remembered! Of course, while I was there picking them up I spotted this top again, but this time on sale as well as a fabulous tweed dress. With the 30% off sale prices and then my 15% off teacher discount on top of that, I couldn't resist! 

Aside from awesome customer service and great clothes, now they have also helped my classroom! Just one more reason to love J Crew!

"Magic" Pants: Express

Heels: Cole Hann

Silk boy shirt in Windowpane: J Crew

Earrings: Francesca's

Necklace: Forever 21

Knit Sparkles

This is a look from a winter day were I didn't want to admit to myself that it was necessary to wear a coat! I thought if I just piled on the layers that I could warmly walk two blocks down the street to the store. It kinda worked although I wound up feeling a little lumpy. But who really cares when you are just going to the grocery store? Well, I guess me, since I am wearing a sparkly sweater, lip color and jewelry.

Yeah, nevermind.

Jeans: Zara

Boots: Ivanka Trump

Sweater: H&M (holiday sale score $15)

Cargo Vest: Old Navy
Necklace: J Crew

Taking it Easy: The Aftermath

This would be the morning after New Year's Eve. All I had the strength to do was take it easy.

Good thing I anticipated this feeling and packed my oh-so-comforting "magic" pants and neutral basics to keep me cozy on our drive back home from Milwaukee! That's right, my life ain't always pretty and pink! I'm not even sure why I'm posting these pics, maybe because it looks like I'm a penguin in Antarctica or maybe just to let you all know I have off days too.

And yes, my hat is a little crooked and yes, I was also drinking Jager and sugar-free red bulls on ice all night (my drink of choice which by the way makes it really hard to fall asleep... duh!). But I made it through to see this cold and blustery morning's Whole Foods extended-time brunch hot bar! A box full of breakfast food? My FAVORITE! That made everything better!

Coat: Zara puffer

Tee-Shirt: Forever 21(sold out online)(last seen here)

Cardigan: H&M

"Magic" Pants: Express (buy here!)

Booties: ShoeMint Holly

Hat: Forever 21(old)

Infinity Scarf: made by my sister-in-law!!

NYE 2012

I had grand plans of wearing a great iridescent white peplum sequin dress for New Year's Eve. And then I realized how little that plan made sense... since I was going to be at a hole-in-the-wall bar with a bunch of dudes who would probably spill drinks on that pretty dress. So I switched to a safe-colored black dress. 

Then my next thought was there will be lots of outdoor walking because we will probably have a really hard time catching a cab because they're alway full on New Year's. So then I added the tights, walkable heels and a extra layer of warmth under the dress in the form of a snowcat button-down.

I refused to give up all the fun and sparkle so I tossed on this necklace and bracelet. Maybe one of these New Year's I'll get to wear a sequin dress instead of being so darn practical!

Dress: H&M

Snow Cat Button-Down: J Crew

Watch: Target

Necklace + Chain Bracelet +tights : Forever 21

Booties: ShoeMint Holly

Pink and Orange

By now I think all of my readers have noticed that the winter months and cold temps don't stop me from wearing my brightest of brights and even showing a little bare leg.

Hope this outfit brings a little brightness to your Monday!

Belt, Button Down & Skirt: J Crew Factory

Boots: Etienne Aigner Celtic

Necklace: Forever 21

Peplum Coat: H&M

Pear Earrings: Macy's

Tech Gloves: Target