An Alternate Equation

snake print top, ponte pants, coral blazer, forever 21 bucket bag, sole society tan suede boots

snake print top, ponte pants, coral blazer, forever 21 bucket bag, sole society tan suede boots

snake print top, ponte pants, coral blazer, forever 21 bucket bag, sole society tan suede boots

snake print top, ponte pants, coral blazer, forever 21 bucket bag, sole society tan suede boots

snake print top, ponte pants, coral blazer, forever 21 bucket bag, sole society tan suede boots

snake print top, ponte pants, coral blazer, forever 21 bucket bag, sole society tan suede boots

Remember my outfit equation for super cold days? I came up with an alternate formula. I had to. We’ve had so many days in the teens (or negative teens) and I can only wear my one pair of fleece tights so many times without washing them. And it’s not like doing laundry on a regular basis is an option. Do I look like a damn queen to you?

The alternate equation is ponte pants + tunic + blazer + boots. If necessary, I add a thin tee and tights as a base layer for extra warmth. I like that my skinny ponte pants fit into tall boots, but for work I like to wear a longer top because I’m worried people will think I’m just wearing straight up leggings to the office. The ponte pant/legging line is a delicate one that I haven’t quite figured out. The everyday challenges we non-royals face, I tell ya. Rough.

similar Top (on sale) // Coat // similar Jacket // Pants // similar Boots // Bag (under $30!) // Lips “Unapologetic”

Sequins and Florals and Stripes, Oh My

ann taylor sequin stripe sweater, maison jules pleated floral midi skirt, j crew majesty peacoat, layered gold necklaces

ann taylor sequin stripe sweater, maison jules pleated floral midi skirt, j crew majesty peacoat, layered gold necklaces

ann taylor sequin stripe sweater, maison jules pleated floral midi skirt, j crew majesty peacoat, layered gold necklaces

ann taylor sequin stripe sweater, maison jules pleated floral midi skirt, j crew majesty peacoat, layered gold necklaces

ann taylor sequin stripe sweater, maison jules pleated floral midi skirt, j crew majesty peacoat, layered gold necklaces

ann taylor sequin stripe sweater, maison jules pleated floral midi skirt, j crew majesty peacoat, layered gold necklaces

And now is the part of the program where Sarah wears her old winter stuff with her new spring stuff and manages to wear mixed prints and sequins to work in the process. Not a bad part of the program as it turns out.

I might even be a tiny bit glad it wasn’t 70 degrees because I actually love how this sweater looks with this skirt, and if it had been warmer, I wouldn’t have worn the sweater. I also would’ve had to shave my legs. It might seem like I’ve learned to look on the bright side, but in fact, I’m just giving you a preview of the things I will be complaining about in July.

Sweater (on sale) // Skirt // Coat (on sale) // similar Shoes // Bag // Solitaire Necklace* // similar 3-Bead Necklace // Lips “Whimsical”

*Solitaire necklace purchased with gift card provided courtesy of Shopbop. Get up to 25% off your order through Sunday with the code BIGEVENT15.