wardrobe wednesday

Cheers to Wine (in my wardrobe & in my hand!)

It's no secret I love wine and while I'm an equal opportunity drinker of white, rosé and red, I tend to favor the reds during the winter months. So when I saw this graphic tee at J. Crew Factory listing all the red varietals that get me through the cold weather, I knew it needed to come live with me (and my wine!) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J. Crew Schoolboy Blazer (similar; similar)
J. Crew Factory Wine Tee (ebay | poshmark)
Madewell Perfect Vintage Jean
Fluevog Crystal Shoes
Wrap Bracelet

 

Along with all the celebrations in December, it also happens to be my birthday month, so there tends to be lots of imbibing this time of year. And since this tee already cleverly features splashes of red wine, I don't have to worry about spilling my drink on my shirt. I paired it with an old tweed blazer (one of my favorite ways to make a classic blazer a bit more edgy), my beloved Fluevogs, and of course, the most important accessory - a glass of pinot noir!

Cheers to the holidays, birthdays, and WINE!

 

All Hail the Egg Nog.

Bishop Sleeve Cardigan + Umgee Tunic + Madewell Skinny Jeans + Matisse Booties (similar)

I'm not a frequent Starbucks customer, though I've been known to suck down a few Latte Brevés during times when I need and extra boost (or twelve) of caffeine. But when the calendar signals the arrival of the all-hallowed red cups, I find myself bee-lining for Starbucks on a very regular basis. Add to that the fact that our local dairy (which delivers our milk in glass bottles to a cute metal box on our porch) offers the most amazing egg nog in all the world during December, and you've got a perfect situation for adding on some holiday weight. And while I have no problem emulating the Jolly Old Elf during Christmastime, it does it make more challenging to get dressed!

Enter the flowy tunic. I'm grabbing anything that drapes away from my body these days, and this tunic is one of my favorites. Layered under a cozy sweater, it's festive and comfy and most importantly - it's loose. And it's also equally wearable in warmer weather with cut-off denim and sandals, so it's truly a versatile piece. Not only does it help disguise the fact that I ate Christmas cookies for breakfast, it also assures there's plenty of room in my gut for an afternoon eggnog latte (or eight - who's counting?!)

Happy Holidays!