Thursday, January 17, 2013

Cozy Outfits and Leopard Print

This Ralph Lauren number sat in my closet for a while before I figured out what to wear it with. I still don't know if this is the best option, but I pair it with navy tights and brown boots and venture out in public. I haven't been stopped by the fashion police, so I guess it's a go.

Dress, Ralph Lauren. Tights, Spanx. Boots, Gucci. 
While we're talking about this outfit, I just wanted to give a shout out to Spanx tights. I discovered them a while back and I haven't looked back. Not only do they give you a smooth silhouette under something form-fitting like a sweater dress, but they are the most durable tights I have ever owned. They are 100% worth the $28 dollars since mine have lasted several seasons without any runs or tears. Thick tights = warm tights. 

Black, grey, brown...apparently anything goes when you are cold. Does that black jacket look familiar?  It's one of the best bargains I've landed at 86% off


I've also got some good use out of that cashmere tee I snagged in Lynchburg. I assume your supposed to wear it on its own, but the whole idea of the warmth of cashmere without sleeves boggles my mind, so I layer it. 

In other fashion news, I went from owning one leopard shirt to three in the past week. 

Take 1...
Pants, H&M. Leopard blouse, J.Crew.  
Take 2...
Top, H&M {HERE}. Photo, Stolen from Jordan
What can I say? A leopard doesn't change its spots? Wow, that was lame.

I highly recommend you read Jordan's posts on Chicago. She's been to the city twice and has already done more than I have in 6 months.

 What's the best bargain you've landed lately? 

Do you own colored tights? What color? I'm not bold, so I have black/brown/navy 


20 comments:

Paula @ Eat: Watch: Run said...

Please send cold weather down here so I can wear layers and boots and cute ear warmers. K?thanks.

Katie W said...

Spanx tights are THE best and I can no longer wear others. I buy two pair every season and they wash so well that they last forever (unless my stupid desk snags them like they did in November, grr!). You can sometimes get them 20%-25% off at Lord and Taylor (I know the one in Chicago closed, but may be avail online.).

Jana Beck said...

I have that same JCrew black jacket. I don't get to wear it much in San Diego though. Your brown boots are super cute - what brand are they? I've been on the hunt for cute brown boots for months.

Brooke @ Running In Heels said...

LOVE your outfits! Too cute!

Christina said...

I love your outfits they are so chic! I have a pair of dark purple tights that I wear sometimes.

Erin @ Loop Looks said...

Your sweater dress outfit is too cute! I'm going to have to check out the Spanx tights. So many tights give me a weird muffin top. It would be great if those didn't. As for colors, I have black, gray and brown. I need to get navy.

Kelly Janowski said...

There's a thrift store near me that has crazy cheap prices. My best bargains there include a peach-colored cardigan for $.33 and a J. Crew jacket for $1.30. I've gotten brand-name jeans there for less than $.50, too.

Sierra said...

tell me where this magical place is. now.

Sierra said...

I just wear the tights up near my belly button....muffin top issue solved.

Sierra said...

Hey Jana, I actually scored these boots as hand me downs from my MIL. They are Gucci and at least five years old. I don't even want to know how much they cost new, but they are serious quality. Have you checked out Zappos? They have some great deals on boots right now.

Sierra said...

I'm on it.

Sierra said...

The best, right?


I used to have a snaggy thing under my desk and I covered it with that sticky putty. It worked....try it.

Sierra said...

Thanks Brooke

Sierra said...

Thanks Christina!

Erin @ Loop Looks said...

Hahahah! I have such a short torso that I have to wear mine up by my bra!

Lindsay said...

Such cute outfits! I need you as my personal shopper. :D

Nicole said...

Cute outfits!
I stick to black and navy tights but like to get them with fun patterns.
I bought a beautiful pair of Kenneth Cole boots at TJ Maxx on super-clearance.

Katie @ Live Half Full said...

I usually stick to black and grey tights, but get them in fun patterns! I got really cute herringbone grey ones and black polka dot ones from Banana this year that I love. I do have a pair of burgundy tights that surprisingly go with a lot!

My best bargin lately (I don't shop often) was a Kate Spade wallet on cyber Monday for $78. It was originally over $200!

Katie @ Live Half Full said...

I also LOVE Spanx tights. They are the best.

Kelly Janowski said...

It's in the magical land of Addison on Lake Street.

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