skirt J. Crew// sweater Anthropologie
Wow, it feels like months since I've last posted when in reality it’s only been a few weeks. These past two weeks have been crazy hectic with finals, work, and getting ready for Christmas and it has left me with very little time for myself, let alone blogging. This morning I finally got a chance to take some pictures with a little help from my lovely mother and after working all day today I'm just now getting the chance to post. So, here it is: I know it's the day after Christmas, but this week's post is about Christmas style. I'm not much one for dressing in all red or green for the holiday, but find this week's plaid skirt from J. Crew to be fitting for Christmas. Interestingly, I got the skirt as a Christmas gift several years ago. I absolutely love the colors and preppy style, and the wool fabric makes it perfect for cool winter days (although thanks to El Niño, this Wisconsin winter has been practically nonexistent). I paired it with a pair of grey cable knit tights (can be purchased for very little here), my Darby Loafers (again), and a chartreuse cardigan from Anthropologie. This cardigan, much like the skirt, was also a Christmas gift from several years back. In the years following its addition to my wardrobe, I have found the sweater to be a staple. I usually am not one for bright colors and have a closet full of rather mute tones. So, having a knit like this is fabulous. It allows me to add a pop of color to the dullest colored outfits. Ok, I know what you're probably thinking right now. You're probably thinking, "Anna this is supposed to be a blog on how to dress well without spending too much and you're wearing all J. crew and Anthropologie. This doesn't make sense." Well, I have two explanations: 1. Yes, Christmas is a time for giving and Jesus is, in fact, the reason for the season. However, we inevitably get gifts and it can be a good time to ask for a few nicer things that you may not purchase for yourself. (I'm not saying you should be greedy, but maybe ask for quality over quantity when it comes to gifts) 2. Christmas is a good day to pull out some nicer clothes and get dressed up. It's a time to grab your more expensive pieces and sport them for an evening. Lesson of the Week: Christmas is for nice clothes. It's a day, an evening, a time to sport some of your finer items and enjoy getting dressed up. And remember, quality over quantity.
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