Winter white

Ever since I was young, it has been engrained into my head that you don't wear white from Labor Day (September) until Memorial Day (May).  I never questioned it and always dutifully put away my white clothes until the summer months when they are "allowed" to be included in my wardrobe again.

Well, there's a new sheriff in town and guess what, I am banishing the white rule.  Snow is white, so why can't my pants be?  Case in point with one of my favorite outfits.  It looks fresh and season appropriate.  So, today I decided to break out the white pants.  I think the trick to wearing white in the winter is to layer it and pair it with season appropriate pieces.  Like my heavy shawl collar sweater and, wait for it, a turtleneck.  The chunky wide belt adds some substance and balances out the heaviness of the sweater.

Hair update:  I tried to do a small braid as an alternative to the twist. Who knew braiding your own hair was so hard?  I mean, it is really really hard.  My fingers and hands were all confused.  I can braid my daughter's hair in my sleep but apparently I can't braid my own on a full 8 hours.  To keep it real, I posted a nice close up for you to see.  Oh, and if it looks greasy, thank the styling balm I attempted to use.  Apparently the trick is to use just a dab.  Oops.

Daily Style File
Turtleneck:  Old Navy (Fall 2011) last worn here
Sweater: Vince. via T.J.Maxx (Fall 2009) last worn here
Pants: Gap (Summer 2011)
Belt: Gap (old) last worn here
Shoes:  Lucky Penny via Anthropologie (Spring 2011) last worn here

I Wore It Where?
preschool

Jeans and a tee

It was a jeans and a tee kind of day around here.  With the holiday this week, I kind of feel like I am on vacation...which, as a mom, is rarely the case (feel is the operative word here).  We are readying for some Thanksgiving guests, trying to take advantage of this amazing weather, and keeping busy despite a very limited number of school days this week.

Of course, there is no reason to leave it with just the basics so a baggy open front sweater, cute necklace and some cool shoes made me ready for our day.  The sweater even has some metallic yarn knit in, so it adds a bit of sparkle, just the way I like it.  Perfect for playdates, climbing trees, jumping in leaves and running errands.

Daily Style File
Shirt:  Old Navy (Fall 2011)
Sweater:  Gap (Spring 2011)
Jeans:  Express (Spring 2009)
Necklace:  Anthropologie (Winter 2010)
Shoes:  Lucky Penny via Anthropologie (Spring 2011)  

I Wore It Where?
playdate, errands