Merry & Bright

yellow trench, black shirtdress, target plaid scarf, tan suede boots, navy quilted bag

yellow trench, black shirtdress, target plaid scarf, tan suede boots, navy quilted bag

yellow trench, black shirtdress, target plaid scarf, tan suede boots, navy quilted bag

yellow trench, black shirtdress, target plaid scarf, tan suede boots, navy quilted bag

yellow trench, black shirtdress, target plaid scarf, tan suede boots, navy quilted bag

yellow trench, black shirtdress, target plaid scarf, tan suede boots, navy quilted bag

Is it too early to start making Christmas song references in my titles? If it helps, “merry & bright” just refers to this coat. I’ve had it for years and it’s always a compliment attractor. But I don’t really wear it for the compliments; I wear it because a cheerfully colored coat is the perfect antidote to cold, gloomy weather. One with a fun pattern works too. I try to get a new coat every year so I have something to look forward to. This year I have my eye on this mint green one – pretty great, right?

similar Coat (and more below) // Scarf (under $20) // similar Dress (on sale) // similar Boots // similar Sunglasses // Bag (on sale in black) // Watch* // similar Ring* (under $10) // Nails

*Watch provided courtesy of Timex; ring purchased with gift card provided courtesy of H&M.

Nordstrom Clearance 4×4

Nordstrom Clearance

If you follow a decent number of other style/fashion blogs besides mine, you’ve probably already seen a roundup of favorites from the Nordstrom Clearance Sale happening now through 11/11. But my favorites are the best favorites, or at least the most neatly arranged, so ignore those other hussies.

Before you shop, don’t forget my recent advice about sale shopping. Use this sale as an opportunity to get things that have been on your wishlist, or maybe to get some Christmas gifts for friends and family (the sale is also for men’s clothing and home decor).

Dresses (all under $90): One // Two // Three // Four

Shoes (all under $90): One // Two // Three // Four

Skirts (all under $60): One // Two // Three // Four

Bags (Two & Four under $60): One // Two // Three // Four