Stylishly Warm for Winter

I LOVE winter. The crisp, clean air. Cozy sweaters and hot chocolate. Beautiful snowfall and going skiing. It's just the best. I am also obsessed with winter style, but sometimes it just feels too cold to be stylish, am I right? Even though there are definitely those days when you just gotta throw on that coat that makes you look like the Michelin Man and that hat that is oh so warm but does interesting things to your hair and doesn't really match anything (I'm not judging, because I have one of those days at least three times a week during the winter. #noshame) and get through the day without freezing. But today I'm going to share a practical but stylish outfit by my best friend, fellow photographer, and hip style ninja, Emily. 

This photo shoot was so much fun, but it was FREEZING. Like, spitting snow and not being able to feel your fingers cold. Somehow we always manage to decide to take nice little strolls around town in fifteen degree weather, but we love it and there's always hot coffee or tea at some point in our day to make everything warm and cozy again. :)

I also did a little interview with Emily about her style and how she faces the bitter cold looking oh so good! Links to the items are at the end of the post.

How would you label your personal style? What do you like about it?
"If I had to put a label on my style it would probably be Boho Hipster with a vintage flair."

What's your go-to accessory to complete an outfit?

 "My go to accessory to top off an outfit would be my gray Steve Madden oxford flats." 

What do you love most about winter fashion (or just winter in general)?

"I would have to say my favorite thing about winter fashion are the cozy sweaters and cardigans. As for things I love about winter, that's easy: shredding powder with my friends on the slopes. Also having a mean snowball fight or two is pretty awesome."  

Name your favorite store/brand.
 "Favorite store/brand is a hard one. I think it would have to be LOFT. I am in love with their vintage style and muted colors." 

Who or what do you draw style inspiration from?

 "I really love getting my Anthropology magazines every month and drawing inspiration from them. Also stalking J.Crew and LOFT's Instagram makes for some good style inspiration." 

All time favorite article of clothing in your closet?

"This was by far the hardest question. One thing I love about knowing what your style is and having a closet that fits that style. So picking out my all time favorite item was a challenge. After consideration I think it would have to be my lovely, vintage cut, mustard colored LOFT dress. It makes me feel like I just walked out of the 20s when I put it on and I just want to go dancing when I throw my oxford heels on to match." 

Any tips for keeping warm but stylish during these biting winter months?
 "My one tip for staying warm in these chilly months would be layers, layers, layers! It makes you look put together and helps you stay all toasty." 

Merona light brown wide-brim fedora (similar)

H&M olive military parka (similar)

Croft & Barrow emerald green chunky knit oversized sweater (similar)

American Eagle antique wash denim jegging

Xhiliration ivory leg warmers

Black Poppy Bone lace up ankle boots (similar)

Thanks, Emily for being a beautiful model and lending your advice! You rock! :)

What do you like about winter style? Any suggestions or tips for staying stylish AND warm?
If you'd like to have an outfit photo session and be featured on the blog shoot me an email and pic of your outfit! :)

Hope you all have a great (and warm!) weekend

Sunday Sounds: Feeling Hipster

So instead of sharing an artist/album, today I'm going to share a new favorite Spotify playlist!

I am a huge fan of Spotify and love the playlists they create for pretty much any mood, genre, or time of day. I have discovered some of my all time favorite songs through Spotify's playlists and their "Discover Weekly" playlist they create especially for you.

https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/74GxX4FubXmAZVFNH3XECM

So I know this sounds like a pretty cliche playlist, but I have really enjoyed listening to it! It has some favorites like Capital Cities' "Safe and Sound" and "Pompeii" by Bastille. 

It gets me in a good, adventurous mood and even though there are some songs that I'd rather just skip, I find myself more often singing along to well-loved tunes or adding something new and cool to my constantly expanding library. I'm totally inspired to #liveauthentic with this thing playing. ;)

I hope you guys get a chance to listen to this fun playlist and that it brightens your day! :)

I'd love to hear from you about your favorite or newly discovered music so please share in the comments below or shoot me an email!

Have a groovy Sunday.

Sunday Sounds: Pentatonix (Deluxe)

When I was studying music in college, I had so many awesome opportunities to perform and enjoy

a cappella choral music. One of my favorite experiences at school was creating melodic magic with only our voices.

It was at school that I was introduced to the insanely cool and talented a cappella group Pentatonix.

These guys exploded into the music world in 2011 and have continued to blow listeners away with their covers and now original tracks. They are a really chill, down-to-earth group and you can hear their passion for music in every song.

Pentatonix (Deluxe Edition) came out in 2015 and is totally worth jamming out to. 

I really like "Na Na Na" which is the first track on the album.

There is also a really good documentary about them on Netflix.

Give these guys some love and let me know what you think in a comment below!

Have an awesome Sunday! :)