Baby, It's Cold Outside

For the third installment of cold weather clothes, here's a look that is more ladylike feminine. If your style is girly, I recommend a coat with some embellishments. For example - ruffles. I love these on the Rachel Roy coat - they are kind of floppy and loose which makes the ruffles more modern and less like those horrible and antiquated pleated collars you see around Beefeater's necks. 

Underneath the coat, wear an easy pullover sweater like this one in heather gray from Urban Outfitters. Gray compliments the deep olive color of the coat in such a lovely way. Wear skinny black pants and gray flats - I love this with the buckle on the toe. 

Of course, can't forget the gloves and the scarf. This raspberry scarf will really up the look in terms of color content as it will pair beautifully with gray and deep olive. Finally, wear these driving gloves for a hint of preppy-ness to the look. 

Skinny Pants by Rachel Roy

Baby, It's Cold Outside

If your style is more classic with a hint of prepster - a camel toggle coat is for you. To maintain the classic look, wear a white button down and a striped crew neck sweater over the top. Neutrals like gray and navy will compliment the camel coat. Wear your favorite pair of skinny jeans and nude colored oxfords - I love these in perforated leather. 

The other key elements to keeping warm are the gloves and the scarf. These red gloves provide a lovely pop of color in contrast to the rest of the outfit. These gloves are aptly named KIT gloves, which stands for Keep in Touch. This is because the thumb and index finger are tipped with a special fabric which allows use of touchscreen devices. 

As I have stated previously, faux fur is all the rage this season, and what better way to add a faux fur accent then an eternity scarf? It looks so warm and cozy. So bundle up and head outside - the weather's fine. 

Crewnecks & Scoopnecks by Madewell

Baby, It's Cold Outside

We had our first snow flurries today in Nashville. And if snow is starting to hit the South, then it is getting cold everywhere. And when I say cold I mean brutally cold. When it gets this cold, style often goes by the wayside in favor of Michelin Man inspired puffy jackets and those old woolly gloves. Well, just because it's cold outside is no excuse to not look your best! There are plenty of ways to look great in coats, gloves and scarves - just be sure to pick the right ones. So watch for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday cold weather looks.

A great way to stay warm is a classic green parka. I love mine and wear it often. This one from ASOS is great, a good length and a faux-fur lined collar. Wear it with a chambray button down and a creme circle scarf. In terms of keeping warm I think circle scarves are the way to go. They hold very close to your neck so all the warmth stays in. My personal favorite are the circle scarves from American Apparel. I currently own three. Layer with a sweater over the chambray top for added warmth. Instead of wearing sweats to stay warm, wear leggings which are more body-conscious and flattering. I always have the issue of leggings riding up, and while I am generally opposed to the idea of stirrup leggings, if they are hidden in boots or booties you can't quite tell they are stirrup pants. Finally, wear a pair of dark brown suede gloves like these from Urban Outfitters, and a trendy pair of shearling booties.

Button Front Tops by Levi's