Let's Transition - Winter Me Down

In this post, I want to show you all an outfit that I transitioned from summer into winter.

I purchased this beautiful, bright print culotte jumpsuit from Topshop on sale during the Labor Day holiday.  Actually when I bought it the weather was already starting to become a bit chilly, so I started thinking of ways to winterize the jumpsuit.

Outfit details- jumpsuit: Topshop (here); boots: Gianni Bini c/o Dillard's (here); sandals: Steve Madden (here); sweater: Goodwill (here); necklace: vintage gifted (here)

Initially, I thought the easiest way to wear the jumpsuit in winter was to add tights with boots and a turtleneck, which still may be; however I didn't have boots and turtlenecks in the colors I thought would look best with outfit.  So instead of wearing this at the height of winter, I waited and wore this look on a warmer day.

Layering is the key to transitioning any summer item of clothing into fall and winter.

Basic Bleu

I have unapologetically been into monochrome as of late.  I don't really know if it's my personal style evolving or if the amount of stress in my personal life is causing me to subconsciously streamline my wardrobe.  I do, however, know I love it and it makes me happy so that's how i'ma roll for now.  Now onto the outfit, I am wearing shades of BLUE...with a hint of teal. 

I scored this blouse at the Goodwill for a few buck, and I paired it with my Banana Republic stretch jeans.   Pictured below, as you can see I am sporting these super cute beaded bracelets from Joseph Nogucci.

outfit deets- shirt: vintage thrifted c/o Goodwill (here, here); jeans: Banana Republic (here); shoes: Steven by Steve Madden (here); bracelets: Joseph Nogucci; necklace: H&M (here)

When It's Cold Outside

Last week the temperatures dropped down into the low 40s, and we Memphians nearly froze to death.  Fortunately for me I got the chance to wear my "chicago dress". 

This dress was given to me by my best friend during a visit to Chicago (in May), and it literally snowed and sleeted the entire weekend I was there.  Of course I hadn't packed clothing for such frigid temps, but thankfully Ash has a tons of cute, warm clothes that I can fit into.  This dress is probably the single warmest item of clothing that I own...besides a coat.  It's a completely ribbed cable knit maxi, with a chunky cowl neck.

outfit deets - maxi dress: gifted c/o H&M (here) ; shoes: Aldo (here) ; blazer: Banana Republic (here) ; necklace: thrifted c/o Goodwill (here)