Blanket Scarf

Remember a few weeks back when I wrote this post about one of the biggest trends of the season? Blanket scarves are all the rage, yet I couldn't seem to get my hands on one no matter how hard I shopped! Imagine my surprise when my bestie blessed me with this beautiful grey masterpiece!  It was a Christmas miracle, for real!  I am in love with a blanket scarf, y'all.  It is so warm and I can just wind it around my neck to make anything, and I mean anything, look super chic and relevant. 

Just a little fashion food for thought: If for some reason you don't have leopard heels, or you are scared to try them and don't want to fork over $100, consider these for less than $9.  You heard me!  These babies are only $8.33!  Not to high, not to low, and not too light in color, these are the perfect shoes to take the plunge.  Toe too pointy?  Try the same shoe in a rounded toe for $13.86.

Scarf : Forever21 | Jacket : no brand, thrifted | Denim : Current Elliott | Blouse : New York & Co 

Heels : Banana Republic | Earrings : H&M | Bracelets : J.Crew, Stella & Dot, Bauble Bar, Banana Republic

xoxo,

sarah

Below Zero

"Below Zero" two words I never thought I would hear living in Dallas.  Sweet Baby Jesus it's cold y'all.  I don't mean forty-two degrees I know I'm being a huge titty baby cold. I mean two pairs of pants, three shirts, a scarf, boots, freeze your ass off, don't want to go to work cold.  Now, I lived in Chicago as a kid so don't you think for one minute that I don't know what cold is.  I really think this is karmic retribution for me making fun of the Green Bay Packers coach's choice of head gear while watching the game last night.  I even spilled coffee all over my cream sweater on the way to work... and it was already cold!!  FML!

I only own this one flannel shirt and this one really warm heavy sweater, both purchased this year and blogged previously, so I apologize for the close proximity repeats.  I was just at such a loss this morning that I couldn't pile on enough clothes.  I was crazy enough to go to the gym at 5 am, but it was a whole 'nother deal getting dressed for work.  How do you ladies do it, up in the frozen north and Midwest.  I am thinking about moving to Brazil for half the year at this point!

Jacket : Forever 21 | Sweater : Banana Republic | Flannel : J.Crew Factory | Pants : J.Brand | Boots : Dolce Vita

Bag : Louis Vuitton Monogram Idylle 30 in Sepia (retired) | Gloves : Lululemon (in store only) | Bracelets : Stella & Dot

xoxo,

sarah

Fair Isle

Isn't it funny how things that we used to think were lame and uncool are now trendy and stylish?  That's exactly what I think every time I see a Fair Isle sweater.  While they used to be what your scary Uncle Bob wore to Sunday dinner, they are now staples in numerous collections from J.Crew to Isabel Marant.  My girlfriend and I actually pondered last week, "What does Fair Isle really mean?  Is it a place?"  The answer to that, my little wiki-lovers is this: Fair Isle is not only a style of knitting with multiple colors of yarn, but it's also a tiny island in the north of Scotland.  They were made famous by Edward VIII who wore Fair Isle tank tops in the 1920's.  Sounds hot huh?  I bet he had some short-shorts on with that snazzy tank top.  I need to holla at him! 

How's that for a history lesson dolls?

So, this sweater isn't the traditional picture that comes to mind when I think Fair Isle, but it's as close as I feel comfortable getting.  It doesn't have knitted snowflakes or any of that crap on it, but I love that it has 3/4 sleeves and that it's gray.  Two of my favorite things in a cold weather top. The other super cool thing about it is that it looks like it's knitted inside out so it has a deconstructed feel.  Too bad my accessories get stuck in it every two seconds, but I can deal.  The real find of the century were these boots.  I have been looking for a perfectly simple and chic pair of cognac boots for years.  Not too brown and not too red. Cognac, y'all.  The leather is so soft and you don't feel like you are wearing ankle shackles.  They're like butta'.  Do yourself a solid and type in BRSALE40 for 40% off.  My little Christmas gift to you!

Sweater: J.Crew | Blouse: J.Crew | Vest: J.Crew | Skirt: Banana Republic | Bag: K. Sera | Boots: Banana Republic | Necklace: Factory | Bracelets: Stella & Dot, Cara's, Bauble Bar

xoxo,
sarah

Cable knit

Merry Christmas, y'all!  I wish you all a lovely day surrounded by friends, family, food, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation!

Jacket: Burberry | Sweater: Banana Republic | Skirt: J. Crew | Boots: Dolce Vita | Bag: Louis Vuitton | Glasses: Rayban |Bracelets: Stella & Dot, J.Crew, Bauble Bar | Earrings : Benevolent Jewels (old)

xoxo,

sarah

Brrrrr

Well, it seems that the Great Dallas Ice Storm of 2013 is coming to a close, thank the Lord.  I'm sure that it will be something most Dallasites won't soon forget, recounting the tales of fallen trees and the lack of electricity for nearly 24 hours.  It was armageddon, y'all. When you live in a climate that rarely sees cold temperatures or weather of any kind, the world stops and people lose their damn minds at the mention of "freezing rain". It's actually pretty entertaining.  We passed the time by drinking screwdrivers and playing Trivial Pursuit with friends up the street, so it wasn't half bad.  

I did take a few minutes to get out and take some pics before all the ice melted in my new duds from Old Navy.  I all but threatened the life of the store manager after he refused to take this Heart and Soul sweatshirt down off the mannequin.  After begging and pleading, I waited until he went outside for his smoke break and then scaled the window scene to pull it off the form.  I apologize to the poor "lady" I left shirtless in the window for all of Dallas to see.  I was so pleased with myself that I waived this puppy like a flag as I ran past the manager on the way to my car.  I may need to lay low and shop online for a few months...

Sweatshirt: Old Navy  |  Blouse: Mossimo via Target (old)  |  Leggings: Old Navy  |  Beanie: Xhilaration (old)

Gloves: Old Navy  |  Boots: Hunter On SUPER Sale  |  Jacket: J.Crew Factory (in store only)

xoxo,

sarah