boyfriend jeans and chanel dreams

asos boyfriend jeans (available here)
angela deep v tank in ivory c/o cooper & ella
brooks brothers camel hair coat (available here)
chanel jacket (similar)
j.crew bag (similar)

After a week spent in PJs (hashtag sicklife), a little tweed was the perfect pick-me-up (paired with boyfriend jeans, of course - must inject some comfort when possible).

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outfit anatomy: dressing for the cold

As a seasoned Northeasterner, I've experienced my fair share of frigid temps and ever-dreaded snow. I've resorted to puffy coats and weatherproof boots far too many times to mention, and usually let style fall by the wayside when winter works its powdery magic.

But when looking like a bundled up marshmallow simply won't do, here is my recipe for cold weather outfit perfection that is every bit as warm and toasty as its bulkier counterpart:

brooks brothers camel hair coat (available here)
gap sweater (men's)
plush fleece lined leggings (available here)
zara booties (similar)
asos beanie (available here)
knit fingerless gloves
alexander wang lia bag (available here)

How do you stay warm when cold weather strikes?

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comfortable & elegant with cooper & ella

angela deep v top in ivory c/o cooper & ella
asos uber high waist denim jeans (available here)
brooks brothers camel hair coat (available here)
chanel earrings

I recently shared my tips on how to stay elegant (and comfortable!) with cooper & ella. Check out my three tips here, and share any other tips you have in the comments below!

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living in leggings

zara coat (similar), asos sweater (similar), xersion leggings (available here),
gucci guccissima hi-top sneakers (available here), prada bag (available here)

I can't lie - after the bar exam, I had a serious problem transitioning back to normal clothes (you know, those that are not sweatpants/pajamas). I've since come to realize that there's nothing wrong with being a little comfy all the time. Be it in flats, an oversized sweater, or - dare I say it - leggings.

Now I'm totally of the "leggings are not pants" school. But, I'm also a firm believer that when styled properly, leggings can be a worthy substitute. The key is the length of your top - it must be on the longer side. For instance, when paired with hi-top sneakers and a chunky sweater (above), or a tunic-length button-down and booties (below), leggings pass quite convincingly (and comfortably!) as most structured, street-ready garments.

zara coat (similar), polo ralph lauren buffalo plaid pullover shirt (available here), xersion leggings (available here),
zara neoprene high heel ankle boot (available here), prada bag (available here)

So where do you stand? Leggings or no leggings?

..Now transitioning out of this coat, that's another story. #Obsessed

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how to wear: the leather skater skirt | take 3

asos blazer (similar), zara blouse (similar), madewell leather skater skirt (available here),
payless pumps (available here), forever 21 necklace, chanel brooch

Take the edge out of your leather skater skirt by adding a blazer and ladylike jewelry for a work-appropriate ensemble (just add tights!).

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getting personal

24K gold plated two initial necklace c/o oNecklace, asos beanie (similar), forever 21 cardigan (similar)

Personalized jewelry is my favorite way to (literally) make a statement, sartorially speaking. This beautiful initial necklace is the latest addition to my ever-growing collection! The letters are in honor of two people very near and dear to my heart: my treasured grandparents (James and Sally). I can already tell it will be in heavy rotation.

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how to wear: the leather skater skirt | take 2

asos textured longline coat (available here), madewell leather skater skirt (available here), forever 21 new york city tee (available here), lauren ralph lauren newbury bag (available here), alexander wang anabela boots (similar)

Here's another way we're wearing the leather skater skirt this season: play with proportions and try pairing your leather skater skirt with a slightly longer coat to create the illusion of mile-long legs!

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styling the textured coat

asos textured longline coat (available here), vero moda top (similar), hudson jeans (available here),
frye logger boots (available here), j.crew goodwinn purse (available here)

This textured coat is the latest layerable addition to my Fall/Winter wardrobe! While I've typically seen similar coats styled up a bit "prettier," I paired mine with jeans and combat boots to play against its femininity and make it more everyday-appropriate. How would you wear it?!

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layers on layers

joie jacket, velvet by graham & spencer vest (similar), asos sweater (available here), dkny skinny jeans (available here), frye harness boots (available here), lauren ralph lauren newbury bag (available here)

Layering to beat the cold is nothing new, but doubling up on outerwear has become my favorite sneaky way to take on the season! Sure, this jacket works just as well alone, but throw a vest on top and you've got yourself a brand new look (and a new reason to love Fall!).

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sweater weather

vila roll neck dress c/o surfdome (available here), asos saxby boyfriend jeans (available here),
payless pointy toe pump (available here), prada bag (similar)

Not only did Fall arrive in the form of (slightly!) cooler temperatures, it also arrived on our doorstep in the form of this oh-so-cozy, perfectly oversized-and-slouchy knit we received from the lovely people at Surfdome! We are so celebrating the return of sweater weather, and can't wait to pair our chunkiest threads with leather and denim this season - who's with us?!

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5 ways to wear sweatpants | take 4

asos sweatshirt (similar), asos sweatpants (similar), asos beanie (similar), nike dunk sky high wedge sneakers (similar), alexander wang emile tote (stolen from sally - available here)

Here's another way we styled up sweatpants for our StyleCaster series! This time we took a cue from designers like Alexander Wang and went full-on sweats-on-sweats. We broke up the monochromatic look with a pair of colorful kicks, and a must-have beanie.

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5 ways to wear sweatpants | take 3

asos pants (similar, similar), h&m biker jacket (available here, similar), d.i.y. plaid shirt (similar),
jaeden ring c/o just svara, payless pointy toe pump (similar), studded clutch (similar)

For the third look in our "Ways to Wear" StyleCaster series, we did a little trend-blending, mixing sporty sweatpants with punk details, like a shot of plaid and studs. This could also work well dressed down a bit with a killer pair of ankle boots, don't you think?

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