Opa Gingham Style

lilly pulitzer pink puffer vest

Lauren Puffer Vest, Lilly Pulitzer // Gingham Shirt, Vineyard Vines // Jeans, American Eagle // Starfish Headband, Vineyard Vines // Bracelets, Lilly Pulitzer; Kiel James Patrick, Alex & Ani // Desert Boots, Wild Diva [similar]

Pink puffer vest strikes again! Bright pinks like this and cheery blue gingham like this are the only things getting me through this horrid winter (ie. the only days it’s not snowing it’s raining with 40 mph wind instead). I’m looking forward to spring more than I can express in words, so right now I’ll let the vibrant colors and picnic-ready patterns do the talking…!

vineyard vines headband

preppy bracelets

desert boots
vineyard vines blue gingham shirt

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Buttons and Bows

lilly pulitzer button dress

Evie Dress, Lilly Pulitzer // Cardigan, J.Crew [similar] // Pearls, Lauren Ralph Lauren [similar] // Bow, American Apparel // Rope bracelet, Kiel James Patrick // Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren [similar]

If this isn’t my personal style wrapped up into an outfit, I’m not sure what is. A whimsy printed dress, navy blue + kelly green color combo, pearls, bows, and Lilly? If my life were an occupation, this would be the uniform.

navy hair bow

lilly pulitzer evie dress

button print fabric

après-ski

I’m not much of a skier, yet all winter I’ve been itching to get away up North and spend a weekend in a cozy ski town. Bundling up by the fire in a snowy lodge? That is one great think New England winters have to offer as severance pay…!

apres-ski

[ Lauren Puffer Vest, Lilly Pulitzer, $188 ]
[ Hastelow Lounge Leggings, Jack Wills, $49.50 ]
[ A Good Ternion Bag, ModCloth, $33 ]
[ All The Trimmings Hinged Bangle, Kate Spade, $78 ]
[ Bean Boots, L.L.Bean, $119 ]

fridaysfancies

Have you been skiing yet this winter?

LWD

Last week we talked LBDs, but this week it’s Little White Dresses I have on my mind.

Summer and Winter Whites

When the weather is warm, I just love slipping into easy breezy little white dresses [see here and here for past instances!]. Until summer hits, many choose to avoid white, though I fully believe LWDs can certainly still work in chillier months. I’ve seen a ton about winter white lately, and I’m a huge advocate for it, especially in dress form. A higher neckline, purer shade of crisp snow white, and wintery details all help with winter LWD’s case. French Connection has an overwhelming supply of women’s dresses, and I’ve pulled a few of my favorites.

Winter White FCUK

Arabelle Jersey Dress // Gigliolia Moments Dress // Crystalised Cotton Dress

And at the same time, it is January. Which means we are in the deepest part of winter and yet the fashion world is busy thinking about way warmer temperatures! So for dreaming of months ahead…

Are you a fan of winter white, or do you prefer to wait until Labor Day?

post script. The winner of the Bona Clara giveaway is comment #2: AMSDaily! You’ll receive an email shortly!

Snow Days Gray

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Sweater Dress, H&M [similar] // Boyfriend Blazer, American Eagle [similar] // Button up, H&M // Pearls, Ralph Lauren // Bracelets, Kiel James Patrick; Alex & Ani // Stag crossbody, Accessorize [similar] // Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren [similar]

New England was blessed with a very mild winter last year, with really our only snowstorm being on Halloween(!). This year though, I’m ready for the snow– bring on the crunch under my boots and the layers of sweaters to stay warm!

kiel james patrick knot bracelet

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deer crossbody purse

preppy winter outfit

Pink and Pepper

I have nothing but gray and pale pink on my mind lately… there’s something just so sweet and cozy about this combo in the winter!

Pink and Gray Dreams

(1) Snow-Dot Pullover, Madewell, $65
(2) Thistle Street “Lights Out” Pillow, Kate Spade, $40
(3) Moonage Day Gleam Dress, ModCloth, $45
(4) Embellished Pearl Headband, Forever 21, $7
(5) Amberstone Leggings, Jack Wills, $29.50
(6) Flannel PJ Set, Gap, $42
(7) Upwardly Mobile Satchel, The Cambridge Satchel Company, $155
(8) Nail Color in Vanity Fairest and Miss Fancy Pants, Essie, $8
(9) Rosette Round Pillow, Anthropologie, $78
(10) Mauve Metallic Linen Women’s Classics, TOMS, $54

What color pairings are you craving lately?

pssst! Only two more days to enter my Bona Clara giveaway! Don’t miss out on this in-home facial!

Of Wolves and Knits

I’m still a teensy bit obsessed with pretty much any and all clothes // accessories sporting animal motifs. And while none of these knits are obviously holiday-themed, they all just seem so appropriate for this time of year. Pair a warm animal-printed jumper with leggings, boots, and hot chocolate, and you’ve got yourself a perfect winter wonderland look.

animal christmas sweaters

(1) Miss Selfridge, $65
(2) Warehouse, $80
(3) ModCloth, $100 [in red]
(4) Modcloth, $75
(5) Topshop, $100
(6) Warehouse, $80
(7) Jack Wills, $148
(8) Jack Wills, $128

And while we’re on the subject of cozy knits, can we talk about the never-ending selection of knitware from online retailer Warehouse? I want to curl up in these jumpers and cardigans and not come out until it has reached at least 60 degrees again. Crushing on these gold buttons, striped sleeves, and fairisle.

Gift Guide No. Five

Gift Guide #5: Purple

(1) Tuck and Stitch Fluffy Sweater, Warehouse, $48
(2) Carrot Polka Dot Backpack, Urban Outfitters, $59
(3) Banana Seat iPhone Case, Anthropologie, $24
(4) Cashmere Hat, J.Crew, $55
(5) Fox Stud Double Wrap Bracelet, Tory Burch, $125
(6) Pins and Needles Pinwheel Gloves, Urban Outfitters, $20
(7) Get Carried Away Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $48
(8) St Elmo Strip Medium Heddy, Kate Spade, $35
(9) How to Dress for Success by Edith Head, via Shopbop, $20
(10) Fox Door Knocker Bracelet, Loren Hope, $115

Pink Green Pastel

I’ve been seeing a ton of ideas lately on pastels for winter. I think it’s the perfect transition trend– prepping for spring while staying true to snowy winter hues. Today’s OOTD inspiration comes from one of my fashion blogging icons, Atlantic-Pacific. Pastels, according to clothes, nails, and macarons…

Macaron romper, Urban Outfitters
Mint sweater, Aerie
Pink skinnies, Forever 21
Locket, CatBird
Watch, Guess
Left bracelet, Bfrend
Right bracelet, DIYed
Bird ring, The Quarterdeck
Nude pumps, Steve Madden