How to Look Hot When It's Cold

You don't have to resemble the abominable snowman and sacrifice your sense of style to avoid freezing this season; those overly burly coats with the unflattering waist pleats and moth bitten fur hoods do not have to be your fate. Looking hot when it's cold really comes down to layering. I am sold on layering all my distressed denim with tights or fishnets; tights are absolute heroes when it comes to keeping your gams warm in the winter. You can easily layer on a ton under anything and everything, making it possible to still wear skirts, dresses, and leggings without freezing. Another plus when layering tights, they work like Spanx, sucking in all the jiggly extras, leaving you feeling secure, slim, and toasty. Bodysuits are also a cold weather Godsend, I recently purchased a long sleeve velvet one that I wear under pretty much everything lately; turtlenecks and thermals work the same way when tucked into tights.

"I don't know what to wear, hmm, I'll just grab this faux fur animal print coat", she says, at least three times a week for the past two weeks. Thank God this coat is a piece that creates an illusion of effort, despite the lack thereof on my part. One statement making piece is all you need to look put together when you're really uh..pulled apart. The rest of the look can remain basic and just work as assistors.

(coat/boots/white zebra print top f21, bellbottoms zana di, animal print jeans rave)

Hairy Details

First and foremostly, sorry for being a crap blogger and not tending to this blog as lovingly and seriously as I once did. Not to make excuses but life has never been busier; working non stop, preparing for my San Francisco move, and most devastating: being two steps from a meltdown over my laptop just up and deciding to no longer work (I'm using my brother's right now and it's so not the same; my photos,my music, my life! Oh, I'll never get over this). But all hysterical crying aside, here I am and I vow to be better, do better, and blog better, all before the whole New Years Resolution thing even arrives.

Speaking of better, I'm changing the mane again, which means serious hairspiration. Although I've rocked the cropped, pixie, Rihanna reminiscent look more than a few times (see here, here, and here) I'm no where near over it and I still get awkwardly overexcited when I see girls with short curls (or just short hair in general; I was trying to rhyme). I adore the natural mystery, confidence, and effortless chic factor that seems to ooze from shorter hairstyles. I have yet to officially make up my mind yet though, although I am sure I want a light color, maybe blonde, I'm not sure, definitely something dramatic yet versatile and adequately effortless; but..I'm not sure.

Happily Ever After

It was way too cold outside; I really wanted to shoot this outfit though because it's kind of a love story. So this shirt was around 22 bucks at F21 which for me is a little steep. It immediately reminded me of the rose from Beauty and the Beast though and it felt like princess cloth, really light and easy. I'm usually attracted to more eccentric pieces, bold and original stuff that the cloned hipsters of this desert valley are too "down" to wear; so, my favorites more than less go on sale. In conclusion, the Beauty and the Beast shirt droopped to 7 freakin' 99. And the crowd goes wild.

I made a pact to myself that I'll actually wear my beanies and hats this year while the weather allows. Buuut, I keep wearing the same one. It just works; and you know about that whole "If it ain't broke don't fix it" thing.

I can't believe Christmas is almost here, I want so much stuff at F21 (damn working there) Man oh Man, they've come out with these Dr. Marten knock offs that are sooo good, I already have at least 17 outfits planned with them, hypothetically speaking. I feel kinda grinchy buying myself stuff this time of year but I mean..well, I'm sure you get it.

(top/boots f21, james jeans)

Daisies and the Dark

These photos were taken about two months ago, right before the city temperatures plunged into the 50 degree and under category and before my legs were at risk of icicle transformation. My favorite thing about this lace dress is the frayed hemlines, they add a little edge to an otherwise extremely feminine piece. Rarely feeling comfortable in very pretty looks, I was relieved that my boots manged to give things a nice balance. The best piece though, is this waffle stitch faux leather jacket! With it's subtle yet regal shoulder padding, the black lace and chains, I'm convinced this jacket was made especially for me and had been stealthily planted in my midst for purchase. However, I almost didn't get it because when the cashier told me it was on sale for only ten bucks, I almost died right there in the store.

(everything f21)