Navy and Red

This color combo never gets old for me. A little preppy, a total classic and still on trend anytime of the year. I also am loving the layered sweater look you've been seeing everywhere. I did my own DIY version late last year, but love this Banana Republic one already built-in. See a couple more layered ones I found below and have a great Monday, friends!

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Linked up at More Pieces of Me today.

Citrus

While I do love a classic neutral outfit, I've been leaning towards brighter colors this new year. And especially this citrus hue worn in the dead of winter instantly lifts my spirit and mood (a definite must on dreary days). Have a great weekend!

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In(vest)ed

While back home in Chicago visiting family and friends recently, I scored big time in the vest department at Forever XXI (took full advantage of being child-less). And with the faux fur vest trend so hot right now, it's great to find one (or three) for a lot less than I've seen elsewhere. Plus, our winters in South Carolina are fairly mild, so these are the perfect outerwear add-ons to see me through till Spring.  

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Linked up at Sincerely Jenna Marie and Two Thirty-Five Designs.

Weekly Wednesdays: Goals for 2015

I've been blogging here for over a year now (see my first post here) and while I originally started this blog as an outlet to express my love of fashion, style and shopping, it's not a realistic picture of my daily life as a stay-at-home mother and wife. With that said, I plan on sharing more of my "real" life in addition to my daily wardrobe details. Hope you enjoy stopping by!

Here are a few other "goals" I have for myself this year:

Being Present

Whether I'm zoning out on my phone (have you tried Trivia Crack??) or needing to clean something in the house (let's face it, there's always something to clean), this year I'm going to spend more quality time with my husband and kids and less time being distracted.

More Love   

While I've never been a very affectionate person (I've only said "I love you" to one man in my life - my husband), I want to make the effort this year to show more love and emotion towards him as well as my children. More kisses, hugs, loving words and actions.

Eating Real Foods

I signed up for this program last week and while I won't be able to fully commit 100% (darn mini snickers are my weakness), I'm taking baby steps in making myself (and hopefully my family) healthier.

Body Work

We don't have a gym membership, so I picked up running last year and started with fitness videos on You Tube. And just recently I discovered physical trainer's website. It not only kicks my tush, but I love that it's only 20 minutes and you don't need any equipment! I also plan on training for a half marathon sometime this year. But, much, much, much later this year ;)

Skin Care

More sunscreen, weekly face masks (these inexpensive masks at Target are great), and maintaining a simplified makeup routine (love this vlogger's website)

Read More

Just a few on my short list this year include Unbroken, Not That Kind of Girl and Drums of Autumn.

Thanks for visiting here and Happy New Year!

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Post-Holiday Plaid

Prior to the holidays, I found these ankle length plaid pants at Target with the intention of wearing them to a holiday party. But for whatever reason, I never did. So I'm back after the holidays (sorry for the radio silence - the holiday craze got to me big time this year), with a post-Christmas option in sporting these plaid trousers. Adding a lightweight denim jacket or chambray shirt with trendy sneakers makes them casual enough for daytime or footing a high heeled pump for a night out with friends. I hope to make even more use of these pants through the rest of winter. Happy Tuesday!

p.s. Didn't have a link to this lovely Page Sargisson necklace, so you can find it here!

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Confident Twosday with I do deClaire

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I've owned this J.Crew tweed blazer for several years now and every fall/winter season, I rediscover it all over again. Here, I added a neon striped button up to brighten the colors and offset the formality of the blazer.  And while I still love this jacket, there's no harm in browsing a few other tweed possibilities, right? Take a look at a few options I picked out below (loving the collarless ones, especially).

Today, I'm thrilled to be co-hosting the Confident Twosday linkup with Laura from I do deClaire. Not only does she promote self-confidence, but the girl can layer like no other! Thank you to Laura for having me today!

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Layering Win

I have several knit sweaters that come the fall/winter season, just aren't good matches in material and length for the weather conditions. So, last week I improvised and slipped on this silk taupe tunic underneath to add a warm layer and lengthen the look of this crisp white sweater (last seen here). I was pleasantly surprised and happy with the end result and thrilled to have discovered a way to wear my light-weight knits all winter long. I'm counting this a small win for my closet!

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