Minty Fresh

animal print dress, mint coat, j crew statement necklace, over the knee boots

animal print dress, mint coat, j crew statement necklace, over the knee boots

animal print dress, mint coat, j crew statement necklace, over the knee boots

animal print dress, mint coat, j crew statement necklace, over the knee boots

animal print dress, mint coat, j crew statement necklace, over the knee boots

As usual, this fall I got a fun new coat to ease the transition into chilly temperatures. My cold-weather wardrobe needed more pastels in it for sure. I’m totally happy with this purchase, although I did learn one thing the hard way: this lovely minty number is more of an above freezing coat. Not that it’s completely ineffective, it’s just more of a structured thick sweater than a coat. This fact became very apparent when I wore this outfit in 14-degree wind chills. Like Alanis Morissette told us: you live, you lerrrrn.

Coat // similar Dress (on sale) // Boots // Bag // similar Necklace // Lips “Plushest Punch”

But Not a Real Green Dress, That’s Cruel

madewell parkline dress, blue statement necklace, turtleneck under dress, calvin klein over the knee boots madewell parkline dress, blue statement necklace, turtleneck under dress, calvin klein over the knee boots madewell parkline dress, blue statement necklace, turtleneck under dress, calvin klein over the knee boots madewell parkline dress, blue statement necklace, turtleneck under dress, calvin klein over the knee boots madewell parkline dress, blue statement necklace, turtleneck under dress, calvin klein over the knee boots

Well folks…it’s the big debut! I raved about this dress in my February budget post, and now you can probably see why I love it. It’s totally comfortable, fits me like a glove, and has a perfectly classy but fun shape. The pictures don’t even do it justice – it’s a nice sturdy ponte-ish material so I’m optimistic that it will last me many wears. And it better, because I already have at least 2 spring outfits planned in my head. How great will this color look with leopard print, right? OH! And pockets! Who doesn’t love a dress with pockets?! Do I put anything in the pockets? Of course not. But I like knowing they’re there.

The dress also comes in cobalt blue and in gray/black colorblock. It probably wouldn’t hurt to keep my eye on the clearance rack later in the season. Just in case.

Surprisingly, Madewell did not pay me to write this post. But they probably should. I accept wire transfers, Madewell. Call me.

Best Dress Ever (on sale) // similar Turtleneck // Boots // similar Necklace // Lips “Romantic”