Easy Does It

Top: For Love & Lemons 'Nightcap' top (here)

Pants: C&C California (similar here)

Hat: Nordstrom

I kept things loose and relaxed this weekend with some languid fabrics and relaxed tailoring. This unfortunately was not by choice lol. I was in need of something with a little extra room around the waist as a result of my Christmas Eve and Christmas Day binge eating. Plus, I'm totally guilty of overindulging in pastries, chocolates, cookies, pies, and much much more. 

Luckily, I had rediscovered the beauty of drawstring pants (the ultimate quick fix for avoiding your weight gain)! They love me no matter what size I am, which is just what I need during the holiday season! Now that it's almost the new year, it's time for me to bounce back and start working out again. You know...so the rest of my clothes can love me too!!!

Nice Knits

Sweater: Black Swan

Necklace: Jenny Bird

Tights: HUE

Booties: Jeffrey Campbell x Nasty Gal

Hat: LF Stores

 

Now that it's cooler & Winter is officially here, I can finally wear some of my new knits that I snagged up during my Cyber Monday shopping spree. It was time I updated my winter wardrobe so I stepped up my sweater game and bought some cute turtlenecks, cable knits & sweater dresses. Since I'm kind of a weenie in the cold, it's mandatory I only purchase warm, cozy knits that I can wrap myself in and stay warm all winter long.

Happily Gray

Blazer: Gestuz "Malu" Blazer (here)

Boots: Ugg "Cortona" Convertible Boot in Indigo (here)

Sunglasses: Wanderland "Lauderdale" in matte black/grey (here)
Wrap Watch: La Mer Collections (here)
Striped Tank: Zara

Tights: HUE

Anyone that knows me personally knows that one of my least favorite things has to be cold, rainy weather! When it rains, I have an extremely difficult time leaving my house if I don't have to. As weird as it may seem, I prefer to snuggle up in a big comfy blanket and eat pints and pints of ice cream to cheer me up and cancel the slight depression onset by the rain. I personally find ice cream extremely comforting so it's typically my go-to rainy day cure! 

Another thing that's made this cold, drizzly weather a little more bearable are these Ugg boots! These boots aren't just cute, but they also come with Ugg's signature sheepskin footbed AND they're convertible! These boots are actually two in one! You can wear them as I did or simply unbuckle the shaft for a short bootie. Ever since the weather has gotten cooler, I've been living in these shoes! Not only do I get the warmth and comfiness that Uggs are known for, but I actually find these boots chic and stylish unlike the old classic style that looks like loaves of bread lol. I know...I bet you never would have guessed that these equestrian inspired boots were Uggs! 

Keep On Truckin'

 

Food coma hit hard from the two thanksgiving dinners I had the night before the trip so Eddie and I had a late start when leaving to go meet up with a huge group of our friends and their families for a Friendsgiving camping trip in Cuddeback.

Since this was the first time taking Eddie's new truck out, we weren't exactly sure what to expect after it's been sitting unused for some time. Because we didn't want to end up stranded if things were to go wrong, we decided to tow it out on a trailer. Luckily, everything went smoothly and we didn't have any issues with it...but better safe than sorry. 

While out in the middle of nowhere, Eddie and I pretty much spent the whole trip eating delicious food that our friends and their parents cooked -- omelettes, hash browns, bacon, deep fried chicken, french fries, sausages, salads, pies, and the list just goes on and on. And when we weren't eating, we were busy running around with the 10 dogs that came on the trip, playing ladder ball against an adorable little 8 year old named Max, bouncing around in the new truck, or dancing like idiots around the campfire.

All in all, it was an amazing trip with some amazing friends! And the best part of the trip was seeing how happy Eddie was with his new truck! I personally miss the "Banana Truck" a lot, but it's time to make new memories with this new truck! Can't wait for many many more trips with my man and his new truck!

Fifty Shades of Grey

Striped Top: Bec & Bridge 'Elements' Top 

(on sale from $120 to $84 here)

Coat: Joe's Jeans

Jeans: Ditto Brand

Lucite Heels: Jeffrey Campbell "Affair" heels

Necklace: Chan Luu

 

An achromatic color scheme, which means "without color", is probably the easiest for anyone to pull off. No need to hassle about whether or not this colored top pairs well with those colored shoes because black, white, and grey always pair well together! It's a foolproof way of getting dressed. I know on days that I'm feeling lazy and uncreative, I can just simple throw together a monochromatic black outfit or an achromatic black & white outfit in little to no time and still look chic.