Layering Neutrals

Floral Chambray Old Navy // White Denim Loft // Faux Vest SheInside (I could wear this daily) // Necklace Brina Box // Purse Forever21 and dying for this one // Booties Nine West // Lips MAC Rebel // Sunnies Loft (for $5) similar here //

Don't let this picture fool you--yes, there is sun, but, with the wind chill, Buffalo has YET to rise above freezing temps. Sorry for the WINDY photos lately, but it is the best we can do! (Unless you want more pictures inside a library... ) Well then, moving on!

White denim is a staple for me! Although it's not quite summer ready, I couldn't help but slip them on when pairing it with a great floral chambray. White is effortlessly chic, clean, and always Polished (unless it becomes dingy white, you know the white t-shirts with yellow arm pits---ugh, must we go there!?) As a neutral it goes with EVERYTHING--even other neutrals. Chambray, camel, and black looks bold and rich with saturated 'color' when laying up against this crisp white jeans... is it summer yet?!

Pairing an outfit does not always revolve around color. Here I used great textures and details to make this outfit pop. How could I avoid this great vest? The color, the fit, the length--it's possible to wear it with everything! When a new piece is easily incorporated into my wardrobe, like this vest, I know it was a good addition to my closet. In fear of looking like I stepped right off the ranch, I wanted to break up the denim-on-denim look. A bit of faux fur was just the trick! 

Thanks for reading!

--Kelsey (& Winston)

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Photo Bomb: Winston Kipp (our baby)

FAUX FUR

Turtleneck JCrew (on sale) // Sweater here // Fur Vest is a vintage find but check these out-loving this and this // Jeans here // Necklace from Francesca's similar here or here //Bracelets Chain and Bangles from Old Navy (only available in store-but go for a visit your wallet will thank you)  // Earrings Target // Boots here **sale** //

Bag HM for $7 try this or this or with a bow here  //

Remember my love affair with all things warm? Well, a faux fur vest is a favorite go-to piece in for me. I could never provide a list of staple items YOU MUST have within your closet (queue white button down and trench coat), all I can do is share what are MY closet staples, both classic and trendy, and a fur vest definitely makes the cut.

Versatility? Oh yes... more than I ever imagined. Here, I needed another layer over a chunky sweater, but, I once threw it over a black turtleneck sweater dress and knee high boots (hmm... maybe I need to post that one) or throw a belt around it to cinch your waist. For me, it is one of those trends that you purchase and play with--you will be surprised! Doesn't this chic look beat the classic bubble vests?!

Now, an ode to the sparkley chain link bracelet. I have been seeing this beauty all of the blogs, and in most links they are sold out. So, in true frugal fashion manner, I browsed the jewelry section at the most magical place in the world {NO, I don't mean Disney World} ... TARGET. Of course, they had a version of this trendy arm candy and, more impressively, it was about $5 cheaper than some online boutiques I was stalking {and I didn't have to wait for the UPS man}, making this purchase even more exciting! Ever feel a high off a good bargain?

Is anyone else loving/hating this faux fur trend? Hesitations? Share them here!

--Kelsey