Wardrobe Booster

What if I told you I could hand you ONE single item that when worn with ANY other item in your wardrobe (yes, even gym clothes or old pajamas) could turn your outfit from frumpy to classy?  Would you grab it?  Burberry happens to have just such an item:

(Mega Check Wool Cape, Burberry, $550.00, found here.) 

If the price scares you, check out this item by Free People instead ($44.99, found here:

I happen to own this item in both the grey (shown above) and a beautiful magenta / pomegranate color that I could no longer find on the website.  Yes, it is a total splurge and my husband would probably have a few things to say if he knew how much I spent on them, but they are worth every penny.  I wear them EVERYWHERE - at work over any OOTD when the office gets cold, on the weekends over jeans and a top with boots, and even to get dolled up for the night on the town over a dress and heels.  In the warmer spring weather, the wool blend is even warm enough to replace a heavier jacket.  They are beautiful, timeless, and versatile (BTW - if I have not made my love for Burberry perfectly clear on this blog as of yet, I have been remiss.  If you are ever looking for a classic investment piece to round out your wardrobe that will hold up over time - stop there first!!)

I am also currently coveting:

(Lightweight Denim Shirt Dress, $495.00, found here.)

and

(Military Detail Shirt Dress, $495.00, found here).

At this time of year, my eye is geared towards items I will be sure to get lots of use out of now through the last of the chilly nights, and again in the fall.  All are excellent transition items from Winter to Spring.

Happy Shopping!

St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  I hope everyone is enjoying the day and behaving themselves ;).  All I know is that I have been drinking something called "Angry Orchard" all afternoon and have no intention of stopping soon.  It's a nice, bright and pleasant, hard cider and this stuff is very, very good, let me tell you.  Check it out here.  A great option for those like myself who do not have the stomach for Guinness.  

I am getting ready to go out on the town for the night and the dilemma on St. Patrick's Day is always the same: how far do I take this green, "luck of the Irish" theme?  I am now safely out of college.  Gone are the days of wearing t-shirts emblazoned with "I Was Kissed By A Leprechaun" in glitter across the front and painting shamrocks on my cheek.  Oh no, my friends.  Sadly those days have passed me by, but I still found myself searching for a more subtle way to join in the festivities.  Tonight, my solution is this:

(Burberry, "Dark Canvas Green", Cotton and Silk Blend Mesh Knit, $350.00, found here)

Topped off with black skinny jeans and these pumps:

(Michael Kors Glitter Patent Pump, $195.00, found here)

I am feeling comfortable enough for some pub hopping and good to go!  And so, I leave you with a blessing, and may the Luck of the Irish find you wherever your night takes you =).

Lucky stars above you, Sunshine on your way, Many friends to love you, Joy in work and play- Laughter to outweigh each care, In your heart a song- And gladness waiting everywhere All your whole life long.

May the roads rise to meet you. May the wind be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; The rain fall soft upon your fields And, until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. A GAELIC BLESSING

OOTD: Spring Has Sprung!

The 7-day weather forcast for my area doesn't show ONE day with temperatures below 60 degrees.  Is winter officially over?  You never know in New England, but this is looking pretty promising, my friends!  So what does this mean?  The ritual of slowly transitioning from my fall/winter to spring/summer wardrobe and the daunting task of switching over my closet.  I'm not ready to go at it full force just yet, but slowly and surely I find myself shying away from heavier winter sweaters in favor of lighter tops and flowy skirts.

So here is my outfit for today:

 

Sweater: Tory Burch.  $250.00.  100% cotton in a miracle blend that breaths when its warm yet keeps you toasty when it gets nippy (still a threat in Boston March weather). Found here.  Print mixing is a HUGE trend this season, and if you're like me and skeptical about too much pattern play, this sweater does all the work for you and still lets you in on the trend.  I opted to balance the pattern out with a solid color on the bottom rather than piling on more print as shown above.

Skirt: GREAT find at BR; 100% silk and bought during a promotion for 30% off $98.00.  Both work-appropriate and easy to pack and throw in with some beachy tops for vacation!  Found here.

Today, I am topping this outfit off with a pair of older grey cowboy boots.  But I am currently coveting these:

(Tory Burch, $295.00) that I think would go nicely as well, and add to the pattern play.)

At just about the time when I'm starting to get sick off all my winter garments, Spring has finally sprung!  (watch - I just jinxed us all and a massive snowstorm is on the way for next week now....)  Now to keep an eye on my tulips, daffodils, and crocuses who should begin to show their lovely faces soon all over my garden =)

Here's to spring fever!