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Winter suede skirt and neutrals

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged chloe / outfits / sweaters / valentino / winter 2016 by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: Chanel Mighty / Sweater: White + Warren ( less expensive option here) / Handbag: Chloe / Ring: c/o Official Larimar Shop / Nail Polish: Dior Bleuette / Skirt: Joie / Shoes: Valentino (less expensive option here)

We had a little break in the rain, so I was able to wear this suede skirt; I will call it my winter suede skirt! Normally suede, and winter, do not go together. Suede is fragile, and cannot be worn during a rain storm. So, on rainy days, I look at my suede skirts in my closet and dream about wearing them! I am so glad I was able to sneak in a suede day!

I wore this outfit to Church last week. After mass, we took the kids down to Santana Row and enjoyed a yummy brunch at Left Bank. They have a fabulous kids menu, and a booth big enough to fit us all! If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, and looking for a kid friendly brunch spot, Left Bank is the place! My kids had fun using the crayons, drawing hearts and happy faces, while they waited for their food. The great thing about Left Bank is that you have the option to order brunch, or a lunch item. My middle child decided she wanted lunch, while my youngest and oldest were in a brunch mood. It worked out perfectly! Love that!

Can we talk about this door for a moment? Santana Row has the most amazing design, and these vintage doors are so beautiful! I love the old world feel of the doors; I felt like I was in Europe on vacation! Ah . . . if only I really was . .

I know we need the rain, but it is nice to have a few sunny days here and there to break up the grey skies. When the rain does clear, I love wearing this skirt! What do you reach for on cold, yet sunny, days during the winter season?

Casual pink and blue

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: Chanel Mighty / Sweater: Banana Republic (on major sale & comes in several colors!!) / Blanket Scarf / Ring: Macys (great value!) / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Chloe / Nail Polish: Chanel Sunrise Trip / Booties: Rag & Bone (great closet staple, I live in these!)

In case you haven’t noticed, I have been having a love affair with this classic turtleneck sweater. I find myself reaching for it multiple times per week. I love it so much, I purchased it in blue, pink, and black! I could not pass up the fabulous sale price on this sweater; and the fact that is so cute!

This sweater is cozy, and the turtleneck is loose; so I don’t have to worry about an itchy, binding turtleneck. Love that! The sweater works well in moderate weather with a tank top underneath, and also in cold weather, below 40 degrees, with a long sleeve tee. When the temperatures dip into the 30’s, the addition of a blanket scarf makes it the perfect wardrobe staple in the winter months. It is also easy to layer underneath a warm coat.

Another thing I love about this turtleneck sweater, is that it can be dressed up or dressed down. I love how it looks with jeans on casual days, and I love the polished look it gives to skirts on dressier days. It also can be worn with a blanket scarf to add color or texture to an outfit, or a long necklace for a more formal look. Without a scarf or necklace, this turtleneck sweater offers a minimalist look which is clean and fresh. I can wear it with everything! Love!

If you find yourself in need of a classic, versatile, turtleneck sweater to wear right now; and next year, definitely check this one out! It comes in so many colors and neutrals; and it is on crazy sale! Can’t beat a great deal 🙂

If you decide to snap up this fabulous sweater which can be found online here, let me know which color or colors you come away with!

Classic casual outfit and pop of turquoise

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: Chanel Melancholie / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sweater: Banana Republic / Scarf: Monki / Ring: Beau Bijou / Nail Polish: Nars Night Creature / Handbag: Proenza Schouler / Jeans: Gap / Booties: Rag & Bone

The weather this winter has been on the cool side. It has been so refreshing, after all the drought weather we had experienced here in the San Francisco Bay Area over the past few years. I look back at last January, and I was already wearing some spring pieces! There were even a few days when I wore short sleeves, a skirt, and sandals! Yikes! Not very wintery 😉

Since we have been enjoying cold weather, and rain (yes!!!), I have been reveling in the chance to actually wear warm clothing! In our long, lost winter, I have found a turtleneck sweater, jeans, booties, and a blanket scarf, make the perfect go-to outfit on a casual day. The classic casual outfit above, has been getting quite a bit of a workout lately!

Although I love having the chance to bundle up this winter, sometimes the constant cloudy weather can be a bit dreary. In order to combat the grey days, I have been wearing this Proenza Schouler tote from their resort 2016 collection quite often. The bright turquoise really pops against the dark colors in my winter wardrobe. I love being able to wear a little bit of sunshine on a grey day. That is the great thing about accessories, you can wear the next season without sacrificing comfort. Love that!

I am the type of person who will purchase something in multiple colors if I love it; a shopping trick my Mom taught me when I was a child. This turtleneck sweater from Banana Republic is comfortable, classic, cozy, and comes in a ton of colors! So, I splurged and purchased it in the pale pink, black, cobalt, and light blue. You can see the light blue styled here. If you are looking for a classic turtleneck sweater at a fabulous price, I highly recommend this one!

The jeans I am wearing are Gap’s skinny jeans. I own a pair in regular, medium wash, and also black. They are comfortable, offer a great fit, and are great quality. If you are looking for go-to skinny jeans for your closet, this is the pair! I love that they are priced waaaaaaaay under $100. It is hard to find great quality jeans, that fit well, under $100. I hope they come out with more color washes for spring!

Lastly, these booties are so comfortable! Rag & Bone makes this pair of booties every fall. They have classic colors, and variations of neutrals which are fresh and interesting. My pair is from fall 2014, and is a dark charcoal with a vintage wash. You can invest in these booties knowing they are in style every year, since they are a classic style. I love owning classic pieces I can find on store shelves every year; it makes them feel new every season! If you order a pair, order a half size up from your usual size. I ordered my pointy toe shoe size, which is 9.5. I usually wear a 9.

What are some of your favorite classic casual outfit pieces for cold weather?