Winter Work Wear

Winter is the hardest season to dress professionally for me. It's cold, and I just want to wear jeans and a sweatshirt. I generally prefer dresses and skirts over dress pants throughout the year and that includes winter. My biggest challenge is shoes. Who wants to wear heels in the snow? Boots are tough to pull off with dress pants too. My go-to option is ankle boots with a dress or skirt.

 

Some inspiration.

 

 I love this sweater/skirt combo! It looks nice and warm, but equally chic. I also really like the jumper and top underneath.  I generally wear the 3rd option, which is a wool skirt with different top options, tights and boots.

What a Weekend

On Saturday we took Roman to get his first hair cut. We had been trying to let it grow out, but it was looking like a mullet and it needed cut. He was a champ sitting in the tractor for the cut.

 

 

After the haircut we went to the Dancing Donut for donuts.

 

 

The Fruity Pebbles donut was awesome!

Opening Valentines

 

 On Sunday we went to Milktooth for a Valentines brunch. Milktooth is a newer restaurant in Fletcher Place. In order to not wait all day, you must go pretty early. It gets packed in the small restaurant with everyone waiting. Roman was so good during our wait!

 I had the red velvet waffle.

 

I have been working on a chambray criss-cross back dress for my friend's new baby. I'll post more when it's finished.

Hope you all had a nice Valentine's weekend too!

Friday Favorites

Zulily is having a sale on Toms. I bought a pair for Roman. I didn't see the light blue pair until after I checked out, but they are super cute! The sale includes women and men too, but is only going on until Feb. 16th. Hurry up! Have you heard of Accessory Concierge? I stumbled upon the site today and really like some of their items! The tassel necklaces and earrings are all in the sale section. I also found this simple but cute for spring top at Nordstrom. I like the slide slit and it's only $25.00. I think I just sold myself on it.

Also, the Kate Spade surprise sale is going on right now. I've bought a few things from these sales before and if you notice it does say that the merchandise is from the outlet store. I have found the quality to be excellent even though it may have never been sold in regular stores. I actually have this wallet in red and wish more than anything I would have waited for spring colors. I'd much rather have one of these bright colors!

My favorites from the sale. Sales ends tonight!

Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip

I haven't made this in a few years, but I could eat the entire bowl myself. I made it this past Sunday for the Super Bowl. This is a really easy recipe, but the key is finding frozen creamed spinach. Not all groceries carry it. Other than that, it's only 4 ingredients and a microwave.

Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients:
2 boxes of frozen creamed spinach
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can drained artichokes (chop them)
3/4 cup shredded cheese (Italian blend is good)

Directions:
Thaw spinach according to directions on package. Once spinach is thawed, combine remaining ingredients and stir. Microwave for 15 minutes. Sprinkle grated parmesan and red pepper flakes on top (optional)

You can also bake this dip for a better presentation in a nice baking dish.

Enjoy!

Winter Swimsuits

Over the weekend we took Roman to an indoor water park. I was trying to pack and could only find one swimsuit that fit well. Unless you are going on spring break, February isn't the time most people shop for swimwear, but I have found some really cute suits lately if you are ready for it.

 

I think I will probably stick to one-piece swimwear from now on and thankfully they are back in style with so many great styles to choose from. I am in love with the first suit, but it's a little out of my price range. Let me know if you see one similar for less. I found some really cute options at Target! I love the bottom center one! I am also partial to leopard swimwear and the pink scalloped suit is a great Marysia Swim knockoff.

 

 

Top Row: Tory Burch // Mara Hoffman // Lime Ricki // Urban Outfitters // Nanette Lepore
Bottom Roy: All Target

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday! This is an exciting week ahead of us. Super bowl Sunday, Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras), and Valentine's Day. So many little holidays and reasons to celebrate over the next week or so. Most of these just revolve around food and that is just fine with me! We are having a few people over for the super bowl and I'm planning to make a few appetizers. I'll share my favorites next week. No real plans for fat Tuesday except loading up on sweets before I give them up for lent. I'm hoping to do something special for Valentine's day next weekend too. Anyone else celebrating this week?

 

Some of my current favorites I'd like to add to my closet.

 

Isn't this blue and green top from Kingdom and State pretty? I'd love it for work and even going out this spring! I also fell in love with this ring from my friend Erin's online boutique, Feel Good Collections. I've been wanting a new watch and I think I want this gold face Timex one for my birthday. Dan has the silver faced one. I like that you can switch the bands to match or for different seasons. I have no reason to wear these, but I love these red Express fringe and tassel heels. I have seen them in other colors too. Maybe a nude pair for the summer would be cute. Also, can you believe this lace up neck top is back in style? I definitely wore this style in high school. Top is from Urban Outfitters.

Blue Inspiration

It seems like everyone is dreaming of spring and warmer temperatures. I can't bring myself to buy anything yet since it will be months before I could wear it, but it is fun to browse. I feel drawn to shades of blue and chambray. Spring break anyone?

 

Forever 21 Chambray//Nordstrom dress (cute back)// Topshop midi skirt // Nordstrom cutout back dress// Saks jumpsuit// Target clutch // Levi's shorts // ASOS co-ord.