how to transition a dress from winter to spring

being on a small budget, i am all about buying pieces that are transitional between seasons. dresses are a great and easy piece to transition. again, it's ALL about the styling.

below is a new dress from madewell. i love the bright bold blue color and the soft, scuba material of it. it's flattering on many body types and extremely transitional between seasons.

silhouette dress // madewell

when wearing this dress for the cold days - think layers. sweaters, scarves, tights, boots, and jackets.

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for the warmer days that are approaching, think light layers - anything that can be taken off for warmer rays and replaced for chilly nights.  also, think accessories - this dress just begs for them.

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winter white

everyone has heard, " no whites after labor day or before memorial day." this is entirely not true. i'm all about breaking fashion rules, and this is certainly one of the rules that needs to be broken! winter white was all over the golden globes. here are some great examples:

anne hathaway // chanel

michelle dockery // alexandre vauthier

amanda seyfriend // givenchy

lea michele // elie saab

hayden panettiere // roberto cavalli

and i also have seen it over pinterest

so when dressing in all white, the primary color should be (obviously) white. in order to break it up, pair with other neutral accessories (think light beige and light taupe).

here are some of my favorite winter pieces that are available now in stores!

silk tuxedo tunic // madewell

lady day coat // jcrew

toothpick jean // jcrew

sam edelman petty boot // urban outfitters

blooming fondant bib necklace // athropologie

skirt with soft pleats // asos

michael michael kors fisherman cable knit sweater // saks fifth avenue

faux fur lapel // asos

first day of snow

today was the first snow of the year which had me thinking of my coat wardrobe.

what do i have that will keep me warm.

here are a few of my favorite picks for the snow to come.

woolrich john rich & bros arctic parka // jcrew

nili lotan hunter jacket // jcrew

toggle coat in wool-cashmere with thinsulane // jcrew

stadium-cloth boulevard trench - wool // jcrew

patagonia down sweater vest // nordstrom

wool blend trench cape // burberry

kyah fur trim coat // alice + olivia

size zip coat with tie // mackage

nylon parka with faux leather sleeves // maison scotch

asymmetrical coats // mackage

dana coat // surface to air

annabelle coat // tory burch

kristen honeycomb moto jacket // iro

bo zipper coat // milly

victoria jacket // diane von furstenberg

no longer a faux pas: faux fur

with sandy on it's way, as well as winter, i'm looking for ways to bundle up this winter. one warm and fuzzy was is to add faux fur.

here are some of my favorite picks, as well as what to pair it with.

 

faux fur vest // madewell 

mademoiselle top in stripe // madewell

skinny skinny jeans in madewell wash // madewell

the bow mini wedge // madewell

stonecut statement necklace // madewell

 

 

faux fur circle scarf // madewell 

buffalo plaid shirt // forever 21

skinny skinny jeans in coated oilwell wash

arrowstack necklace // madewell

heeled hiking boot // madewell

 

 

faux fur earmuffs // madewell 

stadium-cloth cocoon coat // jcrew

teddie dress // jcrew

crystal encrusted collar necklace // jcrew

swiss dot tights // madewell

frankie pump in suede // madewell