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I’ve never been a big believer in style rules to begin with, but the older I get, the more inclined I am to think that not only are most style rules pointless, but breaking them is actually the secret to really chic style.
Take one of my favorite rules to break: mixing black and navy.
This dress is not my usual style. (It kind of makes me feel like I should be wearing it to perform in the orchestra. And since music was never my strong suit, it’s not the style of dress I’ve ever had a reason to wear.) But I absolutely love the way it fits me. (It’s not often that I find something that gives my rectangular frame an approximation of a waste.)
What originally drew me to this dress is that it’s made from my current favorite holiday fabric: velvet.
In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been posting a lot more pictures of myself around here lately. That’s because I’ve made the shift to modeling my jewelry designs on myself. (And learning to like pictures of myself in the process.)
But the result is that I’m feeling a little bit at a loss as to what to call the kind of blogging I’m doing these days.
Ok, one more post with my new Nickichicki hat, because I’m a little obsessed. (Seriously, her hats are hands down the warmest, best winter hats I’ve ever owned!)
I actually call this first pose the Leslie Knope – “Look off into the distance and think about all the strong female role models in your life.”
Truthfully, the combination of edgy (with the jacket and steel chain) and sweet (with the faux fur pom and gorgeous stone) actually makes me think of another Leslie Knope reference, when Donna says to her “Knope, you’re a total softie, but on the inside, you’re a straight up bawse.”
And you know what, any look that makes me feel more like Leslie Knope is definitely a keeper!
Even though it still looks (and feels) like fall here, this year I’m ready to embrace winter. I’ve already watched White Christmas at least five times (this year), I released a batch of Contra Collection pendants that remind me of winter snowscapes, and I’ve got this new hat from Nickichicki to keep me warm! Let’s do this winter!
This year, I’ve decided to totally embrace winter. Because even though I hate being cold, my brand is pretty much a winter color palette to begin with. (Not to mention the fact that many of the stones in the Contra Collection look like tiny winter landscapes.)
Luckily, I’ve got this new hand knit hat from NickiChicki to keep me warm!
Confession time: I always love the idea of wearing a statement necklace over a t-shirt with writing, but almost never do it because most t-shirts look like crap on me. (Thanks, broad shoulders.)
Which is why I was pretty psyched to find this workout tank top that’s a reference to my favorite sport AND a Beyoncé song.
And while I might wear it to workout, I love it more as a total boss look, layered under a blazer and statement necklace.
Last week, I headed down to Lancaster to hang with my friend, scarf designer Amber Kane. Lancaster is going through a bit of a revitalization (some people are even calling it the new Brooklyn), and recently, 28 murals were painted in the Southwest area of Lancaster. So while I was there, I had Amber toss on one of her scarves and some of my jewelry, and we headed out for a little street style photo shoot adventure!
Because not only are the murals a gorgeous addition to the city, but they also make a fantastic backdrop for photos!
I want to wrap up my series of posts on this Contra Composition Necklace by sharing one more way I styled it.
I realize that this outfit might feel a little more spring than fall, especially with the weather we’re having right now. (It’s about 37 degrees and crazy windy as I write this.) But I love the combination of this dress and sweater with this necklace.
After spending an almost ridiculous amount of time scrolling street style photos on Pinterest, I’ve decided that my ultimate look is jeans, a statement necklace, and a really fabulous coat. Obviously I’ve already got a handle on the statement necklace part (and I’ve got plenty of jeans), so when I came across this floral coat on Anthropologie, I bought it (almost) without hesitation.
And I absolutely adore the way it looks with this Contra Composition necklace.