Coat. Sweater. Jeans. Similar boots here and here. Similar Bag here and here. Similar hat. Sunglasses. Ring.
On Saturday, I froze my fanny off trying to survive this severe cold-snap in New England, oh and I also turned 35. Craig planned an awesome day in Stowe, VT complete with ice skating and a snowy sleigh ride, and then the weather decided it was going to be -11 on Saturday, so we postponed the trip until a later (and hopefully a bit warmer) weekend. Seriously, I don’t think these pictures accurately illustrate how bitterly cold it was. Instead, we took a snowy drive through New England stopping in a pretty little town to explore a bit. (To be honest, we didn’t make it very far on the exploring either, because it was pretty much frigid here in Connecticut too.) In the end, we threw in the towel and went to get sushi, then went home to our cozy house for a movie. It was a really fun day, but I really hope its just a little warmer on my birthday next year. ;-)
Being out and about in temperatures like that this weekend was an abrupt reminder of a couple things about dressing for frigid winter temps I had kind of forgotten living in Seattle’s wet but much more temperate climate. First, riding boots are a really good winter boot choice. There’s a reason why all the women in Boston are wearing them this time of year, they keep your feet and calves so warm, and there’s enough room for some good thick socks. Second, wool is also a really good layering choice. Wool sweater, with a wool coat, and hat, and socks… you see where I’m going with this?
Speaking of sweaters, I have to tell you guys about a recent discovery. So I’ve passed Talbots in the mall probably a thousand times, (you probably have too) but I’ve never actually shopped there. I thought it was a more “mature” matronly brand that wasn’t really my style, but I popped in there the other day and I’ve never been so happy to be wrong. It was such a pleasant surprise! They’ve got some seriously cute stuff , a really, really great petite section, and some really good sales. (Like this cute sweater!) Anyway, just thought I would pass that along, and also this tip: don’t write stores off. I wrote off Abercrombie and American Eagle in my mid-twenties, I felt like the vibe was too teenage for me, but in the last few years they’ve really grown up their lines a lot and they’re two of my favorite stores now.
Happy Monday everyone!
Coat. Sweater. Jeans. Similar boots here and here. Similar Bag here and here. Similar hat. Sunglasses. Ring.
Cute outfit! I recently stopped in Talbots as well and was also quite surprised! Huge petite section! I know they probably aren’t available but what brand are the boots you are wearing? They are so perfect!
They are Steve Madden from about 5 years ago, and they still look so good. So impressed with the quality and how they’ve held up!
That coat is amazing! I’m so sad it’s sold out because I totally need a good coat like that for church on Sundays!
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I know! I always buy my J.CREW coats early in the season because they seem to sell out so fast!
I am like your style very much. You are one of my favorite person on instargram. I had this coat in size OO but somehow it doesn’t fit nice like yours. May I know what size you are wearing? And did you buy this coat in petite?
I did buy it in petite, size 00. I think fit can be so tricky because everyone has different body types!
I love how you can make winter outfits so cute!! I bet it was so really cold there. It’s been freezing in Chicago too!
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Oh my gosh it was so cold. It warmed up to 25 this week, and honestly it felt balmy. lol.
Hi Cori! I love Talbots. I am 5’2” and 27! They have the best petite coats. I have a navy gold hardware light jacket in petite I have been wearing for four years. I also love their skirts. In fact, I think my favorite clothing in my closet is from Talbots. The sweater looks beautiful on you. Happy belated Birthday!
I’m so glad I stumbled upon them! I really wish I had tried them out a few years ago!
Happy belated birthday! And if you ever have time, pop on over to Woodstock, VT. It’s a super cute charming town, especially when it’s decorated for Christmas.
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Are you wearing a Rebecca Minkoff unlined feed bag in the photos. I love that purse.