Third Print’s the Charm

mixing 3 prints, target plaid blanket scarf, fossil windowpane bag

mixing 3 prints, target plaid blanket scarf, fossil windowpane bag

mixing 3 prints, target plaid blanket scarf, fossil windowpane bag

mixing 3 prints, target plaid blanket scarf, fossil windowpane bag

mixing 3 prints, target plaid blanket scarf, fossil windowpane bag

I generally pay more attention to my bottom layer than my top layer in the winter. Basically I come up with a cute outfit, and then I ruin it by piling on lots of warm things that don’t always go well together. But on this particular day, everything kinda worked out. Even with three prints, it looked like I did this on purpose.

I mean…I DID do this on purpose. Because I’m a fashion blogger and I totally know what I’m doing.

Pants (on sale) // Coat (on sale in other colors) // Shoes (on sale) // Scarf (under $20!) // Bag tote version // similar Sunglasses*

*Sunglasses provided courtesy of SEE Eyewear.

Black Out Challenge Week 1: Complete!

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Coat // similar Shirt // similar Sweater // similar Jeans // similar Boots (on sale) // similar Necklace // Sunglasses // Lips

You know what I didn’t realize? That I would be struggling to complete not one, but TWO wardrobe challenges this month. Not only am I doing the Black Out challenge, I’m also doing the Don’t Freeze to Death challenge. Let me tell you, doing both of them at once is not easy. When you have to wear 2-3 layers and slush-appropriate shoes every day, it’s pretty hard to not wear any black. Granted, the Black Out co-host Nicole and I agreed there should be 2 passes per week allowed for tights, shoes, and subtle patterns. But I already took both my passes this week on Tuesday…didn’t have time to take photos of that outfit, but I’ll re-create it some other time. Like in the spring.

This outfit was the biggest struggle of all. I nearly gave up and stayed home, but I had brunch plans, and nothing stands between me and French toast. I had an internal debate with myself over whether this sweater was cheating, because up close it’s very clearly black and white yarn all mixed together. Finally I realized this was a totally insane thing to be worrying about. It’s a gray sweater. And the Black Out challenge is not about eschewing all neutrals, it’s just about not dressing like you’re going to a funeral when the weather is already depressing enough.

But enough about me and my problems. Let’s talk about all the people who tried the Black Out challenge this week! I hope the rest of you will consider joining in for the last week…Don’t forget about that adorable fox necklace you could win!