Silver Lining :: plaid + floral

I don't know about you but in the late winter months I feel unmotivated to look cute on the regular. The silver lining to this freezing cold? Sharpening your styling skills by challenging yourself to create stylish looks despite the chilly temps and desperate want for spring. If nothing else it'll give you some 

much needed inspiration!  

To add some excitement to my daily winter attire, I decided to mix it up with some pattern infusion. Dark plaid and bright florals are fresh and playful - a great way to enliven a grey afternoon. 

Wearing vivid colors, with lips to match, is my favorite way to put a pep in my step. It's amazing what a blast of color can do. 

I added a dark blue bracelet to compliment the plaid in my top. When it comes to flannel button-downs, I always prefer one of the dark-hued and oversized variety. I found this one at H&M last fall and fell in love with it's slouchy fit and comfy fabric. 

How cute is the puff ball on this black beanie? I'll tell you what, it's the cherry to my ice cream sundae! 

This Tiffany & Co. necklace was a Christmas gift from my parents back when I was still in middle school. For those of you who know me well, you probably know that I wear this a lot. It's my go-to piece without a doubt and for a long time I wore it every single day. It holds a special place in my heart as well as in my collection. 

Never without a watch! 

Photos by Brooke Faison 

[plaid button-down: H&M, scarf: Urban Outfitters, jeans: Gap, hat: Loft, thigh-high boots: Ann Taylor, earrings: Ann Taylor, necklace: Tiffany & Co., watch: Fossil, blue bracelet: Ann Taylor, bangle: Alex & Ani, leather bracelet: Michael Dawkins] 

In my last post it was 74 degrees, in this post it was in the 40s, and today as I type this it is 34 degrees and there's snow on the ground. So although I'm in North Carolina, winter is clearly still going strong. Unfortunately. But as much as I cannot wait for warmer weather and longer days, there is a silver lining. 

With each passing day - each one colder than the last - I've been learning to get  more creative with my winter wardrobe, striving to put together an outfit that I feel energized about. This endless freezing cold has left me feeling inspired to create stylish and attractive looks despite my urge to just throw on a sweatshirt every day. It's been an invigorating style challenge! 

SHOP ::