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{Anthropologie Sweater, Fleece-Lined Tights, Kate Spade Pom Pom Hat, Fendi Boots, Salvatore Ferragamo Sunglasses, c/o Cynthia Gale Rings + Bangles, c/o Citizen Watch}

The Anthropologie clearance rack is full of goodies at the moment, and I’ve been living in this cozy lavender sweater for the past two weeks. I bought it a size up, and it’s actually much longer than it appears on the site, so I’ve been able to get away with wearing it as a tunic over opaque leggings. I’m 5’7″ for reference, but shorter gals can probably get away with wearing it as a dress even. Or you can just do like I do and break out a bag of cheetos, throw on a pair of nubby wool socks, and snuggle up on the couch while wearing it.

Just watch out for cheese dust!

{Uniqlo Buffalo Plaid Jacket + Turtleneck, Gap Sweater Skirt (similar here and here), Vintage Beret (similar here and here), Ralph Lauren Band Jacket + Bucket Bag, Kate Spade Boots}

When in doubt… wear red!

That’s been my motto as of late, and I have to say it’s been working. The weather in New York City has been surprisingly mild in the wake of Winter Storm Jonas. That means that the once pristine mounds of fluffy white snow have melted and congealed into soot-stained heaps of ice and debris. As you can imagine, things aren’t so pretty around these parts. Rather than let the dreary cityscape get me down, I’ve taken to adding much needed jolts of color into my wardrobe to help lift my spirits.

I always feel sassy and confident whenever I wear red, and this outfit is no exception. This buffalo plaid jacket from Uniqlo is easily my coziest purchase of the season. And I’m so glad that I bought it bit oversized so that I can comfortably layer heavy sweaters and blazers underneath – or even my much-loved marching band jacket which harkens back to my middle and high school baton-twirling days.

And what about you guys? What do you like to wear to help cheer yourself up during these dreary winter months?

{Zara Coat (old, but similar here), Banana Republic Blouse (also love this one, and this one), Kate Spade Boots (ON SALE NOW!), August Accessories Pom Pom Baseball Cap}

Greetings!

The good news is that I survived the snowpocalypse. I’m currently blogging from under all most 2 feet of snow in New York City, but luckily I snagged a few outfit pics before Winter Storm Jonas hit. This outfit is pretty representative of my casual weekend style as of late: just throw on a pair of sleek black pants and a silky tunic blouse, top it off with a tailored jacket, and GO!  It’s a formula that seems to work, especially when I’m pressed for time.

As you can see, I still can’t get enough of hats with cute little pom poms on top. They just make me happy, plus I’m now that much easier to spot on a crowded subway platform. After searching forever for the perfect black knee-length boots, I was able to scoop up this amazing pair on super-duper sale from Kate Spade just before Christmas… or maybe it was right after. Things have been moving so quickly that the last two months or so just sort of blend together into one big blur! In any case, the price has gone up a tad, but they’re still a decent bargain compare to the original price.