How I Bundle Up for the Holidays

As the weather gets colder, my mind turns to creative new ways to layer and bundle. Quite honestly, this winter I realized how sick I am of the whole “tights under a dress” bullshit. First of all… it’s the holiday season and no one wants that tight waistband bullying you into passing on yet another fudge brownie. Not to mention how it looks. Even if I slap on my sexiest pair of heels, opaque tights will still somehow always remind me of my tired third grade teacher. 

So if you, like me, are over the dark, Spanx-like, sausage-casing labeled as tights… I offer you a sexy yet warm solution… thigh-high wool socks. Pair them to a sweater dress, add combat boots, and a wide brim hat and you’re in business. It’s the perfect, edgy-yet-sophisticated way to keep warm while still showing a little skin. 

Most LIKELY To Succeed

I always find it hard to put together an outfit that is classy and fashion forward enough for a business meeting, yet sexy enough to make me feel my best on a night out on the town.

But with this incredibly versatile, burnt orange, body-con staple from LIKELY, I went from business to pleasure seamlessly. Paired with a blazer, statement jewelry, and over the knee boots... it's the perfect ensemble for a crisp, clean-cut day at the office. 

For a night look simply drape the blazer over your purse, apply a knockout lipstick and let the dress hug your curves in all the right places. It's honestly the dream dress. It's available online at LIKELY.nyc as well as at Bloomingdales and Revolve.

Paisley in the Park

I fell completely head over heels for all kinds of 70's prints this summer. So when I saw these flowy, wide-leg, high-waisted paisley pants while shopping in London, I near passed out. 

I actually found them in the Tall section, and while I'm 5'9" which is relatively taller than average they were SO LONG on me! They didn't make the same print in standard lengths so I just made a pact with myself to always wear enormous platforms to keep them off the ground... a very thematic styling demand and well worth the ankle twisting. I've worn these pants with off-the-shoulder crops as well as full length blouses tied in the front. 

Today I was feeling this more classic cropped turtleneck from American Apparel. I loved pairing this with a more tribal style necklace and my mountain warrior hat (that I bought tipsy at an apres-ski party on the top of Powder Mountain, Utah). This was the perfect outfit for my morning meetings while smoothly carrying me over to one very happy hour. Happy Friday everyone! Xx

Hat: Westerlind Top: American Apparel Necklace: H&M Pants: Topshop Bag: Celine Heels: Mark & James by Badgley Mischka