How to Wear a White Dress in Winter

I'm always interested in ways to re-mix some of my favorite closet pieces.  This dress was just too cute to keep tucked away all winter long.  I decided to accent the dress with black, because, well, I love a black and white combo!  I could have gone with black pumps and tights, rather than the over-the-knee boots, but I'm loving the way it turned out. 

Danielle and I got together last weekend to take some snaps and sample some wine - perfect little Sunday!  The last time I was here at the Nashoba Valley Winery was over a year ago now.  Time really flies!  

I hope you're enjoying your week.  Stay tuned for more posts this week!

xo

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outfit details

dress: English Factory (old, last seen here), love this almost identical one  //  boots: Ivanka Trump, last seen here, identical pair here  //  vest: Forever21 (old, last seen here), shop similar ones here & here  //  purse: Tory Burch, similar here  //  

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Camel on Camel

Basically, everyone should have a camel coat in their closet.  Timeless.  Versatile.  Classic.  

Here, I opted for a camel on camel (on camel) ensemble.  And even though the camel shades vary, it works to my advantage by preventing the look from becoming too matchy-matchy.  I also tried to balance all the 'camel' with gold accents and dark jeans to help elongate the legs. 

Thank you to my photographer for venturing out into the cold with my to take these pictures :) 

xo KJL

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outfit details

coat: Ellen Tracy (last seen in this post), or shop this one for under $70  //  sweater: Forever 21 (old), similar here, or shop this similar option   //  boots: Calvin Klein 'Karlia', also in black  //  jeans: Hudson  //  shades: Marc by Marc Jacobs Retro Sunglasses  //  purse: Michael Kors (old), similar style  //   

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Manic Monday and a Link-Up

 

 

 

 

Happy Monday all!  Today I'm excited to be co-hosting an awesome link-up with my girl, Laura, from A Touch of Tartan, a UK based fashion and beauty blog.  Be sure to check out her fabulous site and link up with us below!  Explore, comment, chat, meet some new people y'all!   

Today's looks is all about this amazing jacket!  It pretty much speaks for itself...

xo KJL

Link-Ups:  Mix it Monday  //  Style to Inspire  //  Trend Spin  //  Confident Twosday  //  Style Me Wednesdays  //  Who's Wearing What  //   

OUTFIT DETAILS 

jacket: Ellen Tracy, almost identical version here  //  dress: the Loft 'Tie Waist Shirtdress' (on sale!)  //  heels: Sole Society, similar here  //  bag: Nordstrom Reversable Vegan Tote  //  shades: Ray-Ban Aviators  

An InLinkz Link-up

the Cape

Hey all!  Sorry I've been slacking on the new post front lately.  I find it very difficult to find time (i.e. sunlight!) this time of year to photography my recent looks.  Luckily, I was able to snap some pictures over the weekend and I'll be sharing the rest of those looks with you real soon...

So I hope you enjoy this first look of this week.  I simply adore this cape but literally haven't worn it since this post nearly 2 years ago.  I wanted to keep with a neutral color palette: black, beige + white.  I added a bit of dimension by layering this black + white striped top with this black short sleeve dress.  Though the dress maybe could be a bit longer, the over-the-knee boots provide the necessary balance, while minimizing the amount of 'leg' showing.  And the leopard clutch?  Well that just ties the entire look together!  If you like stripes, you could opt for a striped long sleeve dress, like this one for only $34.  Happy Styling!   ...and Don't forget to follow along via Instagram

Link Ups:  Style Elixir  //  Fizz and Frosting  //  Because Shanna Said So  //  Pumps and Pushups  //  Cappuccino and Fashion  //  Tucker Up  //  the Fashion Canvas  //  Life & Style Linkup  //  Style to Inspire  //  the Pleated Poppy  

OUTFIT DETAILS 

cape: Calvin Klein (old, last seen here), similar black option here, love this grey hooded option  //  dress: Leith V-neck Dress (last seen here), similar here  //  top: Nordstrom Rack (last seen here), similar here & here  //  boots: Ivanka Trump Sarena Over the Knee Boots (first seen here), also available here (on sale!)  //  shades: Ray-Ban Aviators  //  collar: ASOS (old), similar large here,  smaller here  //  lips: Mac Retro Matte Lipstick in 'Flat Out Fabulous'  //  purse: Clare V. Foldover Clutch in Leopard (25% off today)

Midi Minute

Guess what!  This dress comes in burgundy!   I'm thinking it would be pretty much perfect for your next holiday soiree.  And at only $52, you can't go wrong.  Simply throw a fur vest or a festive cape over the dress - like this plaid cape or this plaid fringe number - and you're set!   I'd even opt for some cute high heeled leather or suede booties - like these babies - to finish the look.  Happy Styling!

Link Ups:  Cappuccino and Fashion  //  the Pleated Poppy  //  Pumps and Pushups  //  Tucker Up  //  Style Elixir  //  Penniless Socialite  //  the Fashion Canvas  

OUTFIT DETAILS 

dress: Leith Long Sleeve Midi Dress  //  vest: T.J.Maxx, similar here and here  //  heels: Enzo Angiolini Call me Leather Pumps  //  purse: Michael Kors, (old) similar here  //  necklace: J.Crew Factory, similar here  //  lipstick: MAC 'media'

Matchy-Matchy

[ shirt: Collective Concepts via L&T , loving this top ]  [ jeans: Hudson ]  [ vest: Forever 21, similar here ]  

[ flats: Nine West via Nordstrom ]  [ shades: Burberry ]  [ purse: Michael Kors, similar ]  [ rings: TopShop ]

If you follow me on Instagram, you know these shoes are on repeat.  Love, Love. 

Just Fur Fun

[ blouse: J.Crew Factory, dress + skirt version ]  [ fur: Kensie, old similar ]  [ jeans: Edyson, loving these ] 

 [ shades: Ray Ban ]  [ necklace: J.Crew Factory ]  [ heels: Sole Society ]  [ lips: Bobbi Brown crushed plum ] 

Sometimes you just need to throw a fur on it, just for fun.  If you ask anyone who knows me, you'll know how much I love my [faux] fur.  Whether its a throw on the bed, a collar for a sweater, or in this case a vest thrown over a basic blouse to add a little more fun - you just can't go wrong.  Oh, and how can you resist this mustard blouse with all the details?  Love it + it is currently on sale!  Keep Smiling, 

 

Thanksgiving in Black + White

[ blouse: Free People similar + similar ]  [ vest: Forever21 similar ]  [ booties: Sam Edelman ]  

 [ jeans: Hudson ]  [ purse: Tory Burch similar ]  [ ring: Forever21 similar ]  [ lips: Mac - Flat Out Fabulous ] 

I wanted to share my black + white Thanksgiving look.  This year, I'm thankful for all the great people in my life [especially my - always willing - photographer]...  Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving.