Beat the Winter Blues: Adding Color to Escape the Cold

While browsing through Instagram and my favorite stores this week, I noticed one thing they all had in common: everyone is ready for spring. Every shop window and online photo is filled with bathing suits, shorts and rompers. Every email I get is for the unveiling of the new spring/summer collection and the date it's going on sale. Seeing all this  made me giddy for warmer weather and almost made me forget it was 10 degrees outside. Side note to the fashion world: it's still freezing, please do not stop selling sweaters and jeans and gorgeous coats for at least three more months.

 The second I wake up in the morning, I am already dreading walking out the door and bearing the cold weather and I know I am not alone in this. However, as much fun as it is to moan and complain about the cold, instead lets just try and embrace it while we can and find a way to beat these terrible winter blues. Aside from going to happy hours to warm us from the inside out, try adding bright pops of colors to your wardrobe on top of  your usual black and neutral tones. True, this won't make the cold any warmer, but it will remind you of a warmer time and adding a bright color can help brighten your mood.

Whether it's a bag, flats, or even just a gorgeous bra, try incorporating a dash of color into your wardrobe tomorrow and see if it helps you add a bit of sunshine into your day.



Here are some great additions to add to your daily wardrobe that will give your outfit some vibrancy:

1. Wolverine Josette Oxford

2. Purple Cable Knit Sweater

3. Madewell Pink Bralette 

4.  Choie's Peach Coat

5. Vintage Laser Cut Purse

6. Mango Dress (also in red!)

7. A Day in Your Shoes Flat in Rouge

8. Bigsby Pom Pom Beanie

9. Lydell NYC Floral Stud Earrings

10. Sole Society Stud Earrings

11. Plaid Scarf

12. Uniqlo Striped Oxford

13. Blue Crossbody Bag




I hope these items have given you an idea of how you would like to add some color into your winter wardrobe. What do you think of adding a bold color to your wardrobe? Which piece is your favorite? Let me know in the comments? Please let me know if you want more options or if something is sold out, I am happy to help you hunt down more colorful items! Happy shopping!

Fall Outfit Inspiration

Fall is finally here to stay. Nice cool days with chillier nights. Time to search the always amazing tumblr for some fashion inspiration. Are you on tumblr? You should be, everyone cool is on tumblr now. Tumblr has vast amonts of photos that you can scroll through easily, and save to your own dashboard. I found this gorgeous outfit from Paris fashion week while browsing, (check out my tumblr for fashion inspiration: ellewhoshops.tumblr.com) and decided I needed to recreate this look.







Photo Credit: Tumblr





This outfit is the epitome of layering to perfection. A button up below a cable knit, below a stunning forest green coat. Navy blue and black is one of my favorite color combinations, and this outfit shows why. The navy sweater compliments all the black in the pants, shoes, and shirt below it. It also adds a nice touch of color once the coat is taken off. Peter Pan collars are adorable, there is no way around it. They add a touch of femininity to the androgynous button down shirt. While green is not my favorite color, the rich color of it in this blazer boyfriend coat is gorgeous. This style of coat is flattering on everyone, and you can throw it on over anything, and it will make your outfit look sharper, and instantly more pulled together. Last year, I snagged an Anne Klein, oversized boyfriend coat with leather accents. I throw it on over everything and I instantly feel more stylish and like I deserve to strut down the street. Want to recreate this look and look chic walking down the street? Find out how to recreate this perfect fall look below.
Sidenote: I am not putting where to find black jeans and ankle boots, you should already own them, and if you don't, shame on you!Also, I have previously posted links to some great options for them in other posts!


Make this look yours:


Top :

++ Jack Wills Atherlow Shirt $29

++ Gap Peter Pan Oxford Shirt $22

++ The Style Shirt from Asos $42


Sweater :

( I know, I know $50 is a lot for a sweater! Always check out Nordstrom Rack or Marshall's for better sweater deals)

++ Gap Cable Knit $50

++ Lands End Sweater $ 48

++ Mango Cable Sweater $ 60

++ H&M Pattern Sweater $ 30


Jacket : 

( Do not fear people who do not like green,  I have included other color options here.)


++ Dorothy Perkins Grey Checked Coat $95

++ New Look Black Wool Coat $ 85

++ Only Borg Boyfriend Coat $ 113

++ Taylor Burgundy Boyfriend Coat $ 112

++ H&M Oversized Pea Coat



 I hope you find something good in these links! Please let me know if you want more or if something sells out. Do you like the boyfriend coat look? Would you wear it? Let me know in the comments!