My Green Wellies

    Everyone needs a pair of colorful wellies (aka rainboots, but I like to refer to them as wellies, because it sounds cute)  I very well could have worn my heavy duty winter boots today, with this snowy weather upon us, but instead decided to layer up with leggings, a pair of tall knee high socks, and my cute Hunter boots.  I love the fact that I can wear these throughout the day because of their comfort, and the fact that they look cute too, and when I am ready to bare the elements outside I'm ready...bring on the snow!

Hunter Boots
Ark& Co Dress: Jb and me
Laurie B Sweater Jacket: Swirl.com (website now closed)
Knee socks: Jb and me

The Baggy-Boxy Look.

The baggy/boxy sweater look is a really popular look right now, but at times can be a little difficult to pull off if not worn the correct way.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when wearing these tops:
1.skinny jeans, or a straight fitting jean will be the most flattering bottoms to wear with this style top or sweater.
2.belts are a great way to take a baggy look, and make it more flattering, and will also help define the smallest part of your waist.
3.If the top is long enough (like mine shown) these tops are often great options to wear with leggings since they aren't to clingy and form fitting.

Laura

Free people sweater (Jb and me)
Fidelity ace jean
Vintage boots (FOUND)
Abby vintage medal necklace $110 (all one of a kind!)

The Beaded Layering Cami.

This is what I call a steal of a deal for an adorable top. I was recently surfing through Urbanoutfitters.com, and found this adorable beaded top for... get ready for this... $5.99! I wanted to order like three, but then decided I didn't need three tops that were all the same, just because it was a good deal:). One reason why I love stocking up on little tops like this one is that they are so easy to throw under a blazer (like shown) or with a cardigan, and you easily have a few different options that can switch up a look. Another example for bringing this piece through the seasons is that I could add a ribbed tank underneath it, and wear it sleeveless for the summer months. Endless possibilities all for $5.99!

Tank: urban outfitters.com $5.99
Ivory blazer: vintage
Jeans: fidelity ace (Jb and me)
Necklace: h&m
Boots: ruelala.com

The Cuffed Jean.

The boyfriend style jean is always a favorite of mine... It has an effortlessly stylish look, and is perfect when worn cuffed with flip flops in the summertime, and this time of year with little flats (like shown in my pic). The style I have on is called the AG tomboy...it's more of a casual jean, because of the distressing and wash, so I tend to wear it with casual tops and t-shirts. A perfect style jean for someone who likes a casual and comfy fit! Top: Free People crochet sleeve top Jeans:AG tomboy (Jb and me)

The Sparkle Loafer.

    Don't these shoes just make you smile?  It's like Dorthy from the Wizard of Oz's shoe, but in the style of an old fashioned men's loafer!  What's not to love about that?!?
    I ran across these little shoes the other day while I was visiting my previously mentioned friend Abby at FOUND.  She carries mostly vintage shoes at her shop, but has recently started carrying a few "new" options like these loafers.  They aren't a shoe that I will be wearing as an every day shoe option, but with the right outfit they are just fun.  Plus they were only $29 so I couldn't pass up the price!  If any of you like the look of the shoes, but the sparkle is a little much, she also has them in a faux suede chocolate brown option, which were really cute too!

The Infinity Scarf.

    I received this beautiful infinity scarf from my friend Rachel who knitted it herself!  The talent some of you knitters out there have is just amazing, I only wish I knew how to make things like you all!  I've tried to have my Grandma teach me before, but only made a half of a simple dish towl before I giving up.
    This is more of an outdoor scarf because of the warmth of the wool, but I love the way it is such a chunky knit and can easily be looped around to create such a cool style with any jacket.  For those of you who have trouble tieing normal scarves....try the infinity style...it's easy, and makes you look like a scarf twisting pro while wearing them:)

Laura

Cowgirl Plaid.

    I was told twice today that I looked like a cowgirl in my flannel plaid top...whether or not that is actually the case I love this top. The print of plaid always reminds me of Christmas time, and staying warm on a snowy day for some reason, which are two things that make me very happy.
    Plaid was such a huge trend last year, but for those of you who still love it, don't fret, you can still wear your plaids from last year, or even 10 years ago (well, maybe not the ones from 10 years ago). I think plaid will always be around, and will always be a classic look.

Top: DREW plaid top (purchased last year at Jb and me)
Denim: fidelity ace skinny (Jb and me)
Large hoop earrings
Sixty seven boots

Laura