Winter White

winter white jeans, gray sweatshirt, red plaid scarf, silver flats, quilted jacket, le tote, bloomington indiana style blogger

winter white jeans, gray sweatshirt, red plaid scarf, silver flats, quilted jacket, le tote, bloomington indiana style blogger

winter white jeans, gray sweatshirt, red plaid scarf, silver flats, quilted jacket, le tote, bloomington indiana style blogger

winter white jeans, gray sweatshirt, red plaid scarf, silver flats, quilted jacket, le tote, bloomington indiana style blogger

winter white jeans, gray sweatshirt, red plaid scarf, silver flats, quilted jacket, le tote, bloomington indiana style blogger

winter white jeans, gray sweatshirt, red plaid scarf, silver flats, quilted jacket, le tote, bloomington indiana style blogger

If you’ve seen or heard the term “winter white” recently and you’ve wondered how it differs from regular white, allow me to explain. (I’m a #fashion blogger, so I know about these things.)

~White is the color of linen pants, whereas winter white is the color of a cable knit sweater.

~White is what a June bride wears, whereas winter white is what a December bride wears.

~White is the color of fresh daisies, whereas winter white is the color of freshly fallen snow.

~White says “I love Paris in the springtime,” whereas winter white says “I love skiing in Aspen.”

In other words, white and winter white…are the same f#@&ing color. If you want to wear winter white, just wear something white in the winter. These are the same jeans I wore several times during the summer with bright colors and breezy tops, and now I’m wearing it with plaid and quilted jackets. Winter white. I’m so trendy.

similar Jacket* // Sweatshirt // similar Scarf // similar Jeans (on sale) // similar Shoes (on sale) // Bag // Lips “Romantic”

P.S. The beautiful, stately scene behind me is the campus of my alma mater, Indiana University, the most awesome school in the whole world. IU looks equally beautiful in white AND winter white.

*Jacket purchased with gift card provided courtesy of H&M.

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.