polished & cozy

Neutrals can be such a powerful tool when building a wardrobe because their versatility is endless!  Sometimes though, especially in the depths of winter, wearing a lot of neutral colors can leave me feeling washed up and faded out (ugh.).  My solution? Infusing my outfits with some warm, vibrant colors along with my neutrals to create balance.

I love this outfit because of its versatility—I can head to work confident that I look put together (and the layers insure that I won’t freeze or roast, depending on our temperamental heating/cooling system) and if I go out to dinner with my hubby, I feel like a million bucks (is it just me or is a hint of red subtly sexy?).  And honestly, with this cozy cardigan, I wouldn’t be opposed to curling up in an overstuffed chair with a mug of cocoa and a good book.  So basically, this outfit fits all parts of my life with ease.  Win!

Top: LOFT

Cardigan: Target

Bottoms: American Eagle

Booties: Nordstrom

Bag: Anthropologie (similar)

Necklace: Forever21 (similar)

Ring Stack: Madewell (similar)

Hair Clip: Pluie

A couple extra thoughts just for kicks:

This bag is SO great—I love being hands-free at the store and it gives me a classy way to take my lunch to work (grocery bags and cartoon lunchboxes just ain’t my thing).  Even better?  I snagged it during a “Sale’s on Sale!” promotion at Anthro. That feels super good.  :-)

Can I say it?  LOFT is my jam.  Their pieces are, in general, perfectly suited to a minimalist wardrobe—clean lines, amazing sales, beautiful neutrals with fun pops of color (e.g. the cranberry shift featured in this outfit!)….  If you haven’t checked it out recently, get going!  LOFT is magical….

Final thought?  These booties are my favorite item in my ENTIRE wardrobe.  The heel is solid wood, they are a comfortable height, and they are made in a richly-colored real leather for under $100.00.  DOUBLE WIN!

xo

Jordan