The End of Winter

The End of Winter      

Honestly - and I feel like I never say this - but it feels like winter flew by! Today marks the first day of Spring and therefore also marks my final wintery blog post. Time to make our way towards transitional pieces and pops of color! Much like my last outfit, I am giving you a way to dress up even if the temps don't quite reflect springtime weather yet. Tights are your best friend - layer them with a cute skirt and a lighter sweater. It will keep you warm while also looking cute. If temps are still dropping, toss on a pom pom hat. If not - stock up now while they are on sale! All your favorite winter accessories will be going on sale in the coming weeks. Buy things and put them away, you'll thank yourself next winter!

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As always, my pom hat is from Pink Pineapple Shop. Find it here.

Dressing Up in the Winter

Dressing Up in the Winter      

One of my biggest complaints about winter is how difficult it can be to dress up. Sometimes the weather can prohibit skirts and dresses, sometimes the snow isn’t compatible with cute shoes. So today I present to you my go to winter outfit when I need to stray from jeans, a cozy sweater and my bean boots (which has been and will always be my winter uniform). My first step is always to pick a statement piece. I opted for this fun hat from Pink Pineapple Shop - the pattern helps it stand out but the colors are well-suited for most things in my wardrobe, making it a great addition. Moving on from there I choose a warm sweater, either thick wool or a turtleneck. In this case I wanted something thin and easy to tuck, making this basic turtleneck my best bet. Here’s the trick to the bottom half: keep your fabrics warm, it still helps! This wool skirt from KJP is much warmer than you might think. Paired with some good quality, thick tights it’s really no different than having on a pair of jeans. Lastly, shoes. This is always the hardest, especially in the snow and slush. Personally, I love a tall leather boot, especially with a sweater/skirt combo. They look a little more dressy than a winter boot and their height helps keep out any unwanted snow. If you’re not willing to sacrifice the warmth provided by your lined bean boots, that’s perfectly fine! Bean boots are a great alternative for a slightly more casual look - check back in next week to see how I style another dressy winter outfit using everyone’s favorite L.L Bean staple!

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The direct link to my hat can be found here. Unfortunately smaller business websites are not always supported with LikeToKnowIt.

Forrest Photoshoot

Forrest Photoshoot     

Hi guys! I am so, so excited to bring you this blog post. This one is special because all of the pictures were taken by the incredibly talented Mercedes Baker. Mercedes recently took up photography and has been absolutely killing it. This is my second shoot with her, my first one being a super spooky Halloween shoot. I can't encourage you enough to check her out. I was excited to get some nice professional pictures of Jake and I and was so happy with the cozy outcome. I went with a warm and comfy outfit, including a soft chenille sweater and oversized plush scarf. All outfit details listed below, including a whole bunch of similar scarf styles!

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