Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Tweed It!

Now that it seems Winter is here to stay, it's time to break out all of the heavier sweaters and jackets. And, tweed seems to go simultaneously with winter. When most of us think of tweed, we think of classic Chanel suits and Jackie O. However, most of our budgets can't swing Chanel. But, that doesn't mean we can't take part in this traditional look.

One problem with tweed is that it can sometimes look a little old lady. To spice it up, don't wear a full tweed suit. Try wearing just the skirt with a trendy top and shoes. Or, try wearing just the coat over a solid colored dress. If you are going to wear head-to-toe tweed, try breaking up the dress with a great belt. Another way to spice up tweed is to get a pattern with a bright color in it. Even though it's winter, it doesn't mean you have to wear all dull colors. Pinks and reds make great tweed prints.

Another way to take part in the tweed look is to wear tweed accessories. Tweed bangles will certainly add elegance to any plain outfit. And, one of my favorite finds are these tweed shoes from Banana Republic - so cute with skinny jeans.

So, channel your inner Jackie O and CoCo Chanel and wear some tweed this Winter!








Monday, November 8, 2010

Shear Bliss!

Now that we have a blast of cold air, it's time to take advantage of some Winter trends. Louisiana might not be the best location to sport this trend, but none-the-less soft shearling is being seen all over coats, sweaters, boots, and hats.

This cozy material might be a bit heavy but try pairing it with a light weight top and skinny jeans to really balance out your figure and make a statement that you are ready for Winter.

If you don't want to invest in a leather jacket, try a sweater with a shearling trim or a great boot that is lined in shearling. Trust me, your feet will thank you for the shear bliss!

Make this snuggle-worthy material a part of your trends this Winter!