Leopard Oxfords

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

When: Wednesday // Weather: 40s // Real life: work

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

One of my coworkers got me this poncho for Christmas. I can’t imagine why she thought I would be interested in a wearable plaid blanket. It’s not like I would ever wear plaid or complain about being cold in the office. Not me, no ma’am. But, you know, I thought I’d give the plaid poncho a try. Turns out it’s right up my alley. 😉

Every spring and fall when I switch out my seasonal clothes and shoes, there’s always something I forgot I had that I get so excited about. (Maybe next year it’ll be this poncho.) This year, it was these leopard oxfords. I absolutely love them, but they’re not exactly subtle so I didn’t wear them much last year when I got them. Plus they’re haircalf, so I can’t wear them in bad weather. Basically, it’s like they’re still brand new, and they were a surprise gift from the person who knows me better than my coworkers, better than anyone: ME!

similar Poncho (on sale) // similar Sweater (on sale) // similar Leggings // similar Shoes (these are awesome too) // similar Necklace // similar Bag (on sale)

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Creative Layers

belted sweater over midi dress, ankle boots

When: a week or 2 ago // Weather: really cold // Real life: work then casual dinner date

belted sweater over midi dress, ankle boots

belted sweater over midi dress, ankle boots

belted sweater over midi dress, ankle boots

belted sweater over midi dress, ankle boots

With all the ridonculously cold weather we had the first half of January (before it turned 50 degrees and rainy for a week… #onlyinIndiana), I had to get creative with layering. I really liked how this came out, so I re-created it and took photos when it was dry and above freezing for about 10 minutes over the weekend.

Without the belt, this is straight up old bag lady feeding pigeons in the park. (My purse is filled with tuppins.) But it’s amazing what a waist and a little leopard can do. My bottom half stayed cozy thanks to fleece tights, plus black socks hiding under my boots.

similar Dress // similar Sweater // similar Belt // similar Boots (on sale) // Earrings // similar Bag (on sale)

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