As winter drags on, it can be really easy to get stuck in a rut of black and grey. And while I LOVE black and grey, a pop of color, especially in the form of a cozy coat, can really do the trick when it comes to surviving the last days of winter.

1/ oversized coat // 2/ flippy skirt // 3/ december grey leggings // 4/ slouchy tee // 5/ cobble hill tote // 6/ adler tall boot

It’s been really fun dreaming up fantasy outfits lately, but it’s just as fun to put together outfits in real life. This is an outfit I wore last week at NY Gift. The sweatshirt dress and leggings made the outfit super comfy to wear, but the style of the dress (plus the boots and jewelry) actually made for a classically chic outfit. Total win.

1/ leisure dress // 2/ royal leggings // 3/ alice necklace // 4/ saturday morning clutch // 5/ paige tall riding boots

I love a good ball skirt, and I’d love to make it my mission to find a place for one in my every day life. (Seeing as I spent most of the weekend in my sweats, I’m not sure that will happen soon.) I think the key is to keep it simple and use pieces that dress the skirt down. Like a chambray shirt and a fun scarf. Bonus points if you can master the half-tuck with the shirt.

1/ chambray skirt // 2/ ball gown skirt // 3/ celebration skinny infinity scarf // 4/ sling bag // 5/ highlight flat

Since yesterday I was dreaming of Paris, today I’ll just hop the train over to London. Where of course, it’s grayer and rainier. But I still love it.

1/ floppy hat // 2/ashley buchanan necklace // 3/ umbrella with crook // 4/ city suede tote // 5/ posie print tunic // 6/ magpie leggings // 7/ wool coat // 8/ adler tall boot

It’s freezing and snowy here and I’m dreaming of spring. And since I’m dreaming, let’s make it spring in Paris. I can just imagine wearing this outfit, strolling through the Tuileries on my way to the Louvre. (Or perhaps the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, since I’m a sucker for any museum that displays both fashion and chairs!)

1/ je t’aime shirt // 2/ wallflower organza skirt // 3/ royal skinny statement scarf // 4/ stem shoulder bag // 5/ go-glitter flat

It’s my last day in New York for the gift fair, and by the end of a show, I’m always looking for outfits that look great but are super comfy. I think this fits the bill. Plus, Cole Haan boots always make show-tired feet feel better. Always.

leather trim cape // adler tall boots // droplet post earrings // h&m dress // december grey leggings

This look is for when you want people to confuse you for a celebrity in an airport. Don’t forget to add unwashed hair, a mildly annoyed expression, the latest smartphone, and an entourage for maximum effect.

Or, you could just wear this to your favorite bar on Saturday night.

chunky knit beanie // buckle boots // leather jacket // audrey sunglasses // mia bracelet // multi-strand bracelet // rocco duffle bag // v-neck tunic top // magpie leggings

If there was one item I’d like to have more of in my closet, it would be the ball skirt. There’s something about wearing a long skirt that makes me feel so classy and elegant. Now to find a place to wear this skirt…

silk tunic top // abstract print skirt // maya necklace // magpie foldover clutch // ankle strap shoes

If my bestie Tara had to identify her style persona, it would probably be something like hip professor. This outfit is inspired by that idea and perfect for grabbing a drink after class. Feel free to add your own elbow patches and chalk smudges. (And of course, some signature glasses, like Tara.)

tunic top // magpie leggings // roll sleeve jacket // wings foldover clutch // afton glasses // kathrine earrings // fossil watch // embroidered denim toms