Statement Coat

Coat (Rampage); Sweater (The Gap); Jeggings (Nordstrom); Shoes (Naturalizer); Sunglasses (Kohls); Gloves (Stolen from Mom)

Sometimes you need to make a statement....  And sometimes that statement needs a fun pattern and faux fur.  Having a bold statement coat is wonderful thing - it helps break up the monotony of the sea of black, white and gray winter coats.  Plus, anything with fur seems to lend itself to a little attitude... and a driver.  I feel like this coat should come with a driver... maybe someday :)

The Aristocrats

Scarf (Gift - QVC); Sweater (Marshalls); Jeans (Express); Shoes (Franco Sarto find at Marshalls); Earrings & Cocktail Ring (The Limited): Bracelets (mix of JCPenney, Nordstrom, and stolen from Mom); Sunglasses (Charming Charlie)

This faux fur scarf is so warm, luxurious, and has a great vintage vibe.  Adding a fur scarf to anything instantly glams up an outfit (especially my boring sweater and jeans).  Fair warning that a fur scarf may lead to the following:  starting your sentences with the word “darling”,  a strong desire for tea and crustless sandwhiches, and the false  presumption you are an aristocrat.  Not to be confused with “the aristocrats” – a joke I have accepted I will never fully understand…

Lake Effect

Scarf (Macy's); Sweater (The Limited); Leggings (Victoria's Secret); Boots (Impo find at Marshalls)

This picture was taken by a lake near my hometown in Wisconsin.  I'm certainly feeling the holiday hangover!  I was lucky enough to spend a week at home with my family - it was nice to just relax  and be a kid again. There's something about being back home that makes me feel that way... not a care in the world, getting annoyed with my younger brother (love you Daniel!), and remembering how nice it was when we all lived under the same roof.  The week at home certainly flew by... and Rex is wondering where everyone went and why he's stuck with just me again ;)

Royalty

Sweater (The Limited); Leggings (Old Navy); Scarf (Francesca's); Boots (Impo find at Marshalls); Watch (Fossil); Earrings (Nordstrom)

Between the deep purple sweater, leopard scarf, and faux fur boots I feel like this look should come with royal subjects, a throne, and a crown (unfortunately it doesn't).  It's fun to let your personality or attitude on a given day be revealed through your clothes - rocker, elegant, laid back, cute, edgy... And today's outfit made me feel like royalty. I really should have been carrying Rex in a cute bag to finish off this look :)

Struttin Boots

Shirt (The Limited); Vest (Marshalls); Jeans (Express); Boots (Impo find at Marshalls); Sunglasses (JCPenney); Pendant (Vintage)

These boots certainly were made for struttin!  And not only because they were total steal at under $50 from Marshalls...  They also do the impossible of making my size 9 and a half clown feet look like a respectable size 7, and for that I cannot thank them enough :)  The faux fur is so fun and has an element of luxe that only a fur look at accomplish.  I'm not sure Rex likes them though - he is very confused by the furry things on my feet!