Hi everyone! Life has been moving very fast lately, and it’s so nice just to sit down and write. Right now I have my kitty sleeping next to me, and all of the Christmas lights on in the background- I have to say that even though December came so insanely quick, it is so magical and I feel like I am finally settling in. It’s crazy that there is not even ten days till Christmas… I feel like when I was little the Christmas season lasted for an entire year, kind of like it would never end. I’m sure that’s partially because I didn’t want it to; but now I have to occasionally remind myself to slow down and embrace the spirit of the season before it passes me by. I guess that’s kind of the adjustment we make by moving from childhood into adulthood, is that things don’t come quite so effortlessly when so many other things can be on my mind- I suppose that’s why I think living in the moment is so critical.

Regardless of the fact that Christmas has snuck up on me from behind, I have been really having a great month and I am totally excited that it's winter (after all it is my favorite time of the year). Although where I live we almost always get snow by this point, and I think the fact that we haven’t gotten a decent snowfall is messing with my internal calendar. I love winter for all of the obvious reasons of course; I feel like because we have to race inside everywhere we go, it helps us to appreciate the indoors- aka- the people who surround us there. I know that, for me, the juxtaposition of this time of year is that I tend to feel even cozier when it’s freezing and wet outside.

We all know that slipping into sweats and piling on the layers will definitely help to keep us warm… but it may not always keep us looking our best. I wanted to put together an outfit that would be comfy and stylish at the same time. This look is pretty business-friendly, but it would be great for a party or really any occasion where you want to dress up but don’t necessarily want the chilly commitment of a skirt. The reason I find this look so versatile is because you can be wearing staple pieces underneath, but adding a statement coat dresses up the whole look. I know that in winter I tend to stick to my favorite pieces, and then find something that can change it up to put over top.

Even though this coat is very vibrant, wearing it with muted colors helps make it very wearable for any occasion. I’m not gonna lie, I got so many compliments while wearing this coat- I think that in winter it’s nice to bring back some life in how we style ourselves.. It’s kind of like our own personal sunshine that brings light to us and those around us. Plus it was so warm that even in 30 something degree weather I wasn’t rushing to get inside! I hope you guys are having an amazing Christmas season and that you get to take time to truly enjoy it. :)

xx Hailey