This year is off to a freezing start – so I’ve been adding warmth to my outfits by incorporating plaid shirts & sweater vests:
Plaid:
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| Shirt: Old Navy (on sale!), Necklace: Le Chateau, Jeggings: Garage, Bag: LV Speedy 25, Boots: Old Navy (this year’s version) |
Sweater Vest:
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| Vest: Old Navy (REALLY old – similar), Shirt: H&M (similar), Jeans: Garage, Boots: Old Navy (this year’s version), Bag: Balenciaga City |
Instead of facing the cold weather outside, I’ve been enjoying online shopping – here’s my mini haul from Forever21:
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| High Collar Running Jacket, Classic Plaid Square Scarf, Ruffled Georgette Tunic |
Since I’m in love with everything plaid – this grey, red & blue scarf seems like the perfect accessory to pair with warm sweaters – it reminds me of the sold-out ZARA blanket scarf (seen on AP here). I found the peachy-coral ruffled tunic in the SALE section. It’s not weather appropriate at all, but this shade isn’t always available, so I purchase it whenever I see it.
And the Lululemon-inspired running jacket leads me to my ONLY resolution for the year…rather than focusing on a number of goals (fitness, family, organization), I intend to cultivate one quality that will help me reach ALL of my goals…discipline. Instead of doing what I please, I want to focus on doing what is right…it may not be fun all the time, but it will be worth it in the end.
Are you loving Plaid too? Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions?
You look so gorgeous in the plaid outfit! I love the accessories you chose to style it with. I'll have to check out forever 21 online because when I went in there a couple days ago, I found nothing :(Good resolution too! I will join you on that.
Noelle – for some reason, I'm just not feeling in-store shopping these days – I can never find anything I want to try on! Hope you find some great items online 🙂
I think your resolution sounds excellent and very well thought out! Self-discipline can definitely extend into many areas. I adore your outfits today (of course) and can't wait to see how you style your new scarf from F21!On the Daily Express
Thanks Gina! I received the scarf today and can't wait to post an OOTD featuring it…it's HUGE which is just the look I was hoping for 😉
Pretty outfits! Did you get your scarf at F21? I can't find it online 🙁
Hi Sheila! Yes – I ordered it recently from the Canadian Forever21 site – not sure if it's still in stock on the US site though.
Discipline is a great resolution! I need some of that too 😉 I love the scarf! It's just enough plaid that it's not overwhelming 🙂
Thanks Elaine – I really hope I'm able to make some big changes this year – I feel like so many opportunities are within reach – I just have to be ready to take them!
I've been loving plaid lately too! Especially love that plaid scarf – great find!Meganbudgetfashion101.blogspot.ca
Thanks Megan – I was so excited to find the plaid scarf – and so happy that it was as nice in person as it looked online!
I love that plaid outfit! The necklace goes so perfectly and pulls the whole look together. I'm pinning this for future reference:)
Aw – so excited to be pinned by you 😉 I've added you on Pinterest so we're pin-friends now too LOL!
Oh my gosh I love love love that first picture — the plaid shirt and the necklace is perfection!!And I love that plaid scarf you got from Forever 21! Nice choice!! <3
Thanks Kelly – the plaid scarf arrived just in time for the cold weather 🙂
That really is *the* perfect plaid top! Love both looks so much! You always look so put together – very inspiring! Thanks for sharing this with the linkup!morepom.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Carylee – can't wait to join in the Manic Monday linkup!
i'm a plaid addict! love this top! so pretty!
Thanks Phiphi – I've been admiring all the plaid looks on your blog!
love that necklace, it just makes the outfit much more. Do you have a purse organizer for your speedy? It's shaped so nicely.It was nice finding your blog!! http://www.curlsnrouge.com
Thanks Iris, I use a large purse-to-go organizer in my bags – it makes it easy to switch between bags 🙂
Ok, that first outfit has to be one of my faves of yours (maybe because I'm too mad for plaid right now haha). The necklace goes so perfectly with it. Great F21 finds. The scarf is amazing. I reminds me of the Zara one that sold out so quickly and it's selling for crazy prices on ebay. Oh, discipline. That's a major one I need to work on. "I intend to cultivate one quality that will help me reach ALL of my goals…discipline. Instead of doing what I please, I want to focus on doing what is right…it may not be fun all the time, but it will be worth it in the end"…well put Ella! So true.
Thanks Lilly – I'm glad I didn't wait too long to purchase the F21 scarf – as it's now out of stock too! Halfway through Jan, I'm still working on discipline…but hey, at least I'm not giving up – that counts for something, right 😉