Winter 2014 Must- Haves

Winter 2014 Must- Haves by strawberryfields791 featuring a wide brim hat

1. Blanket Scarf: These have been all over the place for months and, as I've said many times before, I stand firmly behind any fashion item that doubles as a blanket. These come in all kinds of varieties but I'm particularly drawn to the plaid and or chunky knit ones like the above one from Urban Outfitters.

2. Glitter Eyeliner: Ok, maybe calling this a must-have is a bit of a stretch but nothing says winter to me quite like metallic golden hues. Also, I'm really looking for an excuse to buy this little pretty and what better way to celebrate the new year than with a glittery cat eye? Just go with me here, guys. This eyeliner is fabulous and as far as I'm concerned glitter eye makeup is a must all year round.

3. Chunky Sweater: Whether you like them cropped or oversized, cream or black, a big chunky sweater is a necessity to survive the winter chills. A great sweater goes with everything, jeans and ankle booties, layered over a dress with tall riding boots. I wear my sweaters to death and this little ditty from Choies would be a great addition to any wardrobe.

4. Headwraps: I don't know if this is a trend lately or just an obsession of mine but I can't get enough of pretty headwraps like the one above from Amazon. Seriously, join me on this bandwagon, you won't regret it. These are perfect to cover up a bad (or, lets be honest, dirty) hair day and, as an added bonus, they keep your ears super warm.

5. Capes: These have been gaining popularity since early fall and a cozy wool version is perfect for those chilly winter days. There are so many variations of this trend out there right now, I just loved the cool moto detail on the H&M one above.

6. Wide-Brim Fedora: I'll admit it, I wear these about year round but there's just something about this hat that screams winter. I'm imagining the way this lovely topper would look on a snowy day with a chunky knit sweater and a big wool coat. There are a lot of options out there for hats like this but this one from Forever 21 is definitely a wallet-friendly choice.

7. Riding Boots: Confession time, I actually splurged and bought these boots for myself with some Christmas money I got. I'd been looking to replace my super beat up Steve Madden boots for a while and when someone returned these beauties to my store, I decided it was fate. And, honestly, I think it was a great purchase. These are beautifully made, super comfy, and the leather feels like absolute butter. I'm looking forward to rocking these for years to come. (They're the Sam Edelman Penny Riding Boot in Whiskey-I got mine from Anthro because of my discount, but I think they're on sale at Nordstrom).

Whew! This season's must-haves were definitely the hardest for me to come up with. Winter is not my favorite season and it's difficult for me to come up with things I'm excited to wear when the weather is less than sunny. If you too suffer from the curse of the chilly closet, I hope you'll find this little guide helpful and maybe a bit inspiring, I know making it made me feel less dreary about dressing for the upcoming months. Stay warm out there, friends!

Summer 2014 Must Haves

Summer 2014 Must Haves

Hey guys! Just popping in today with some of the items I'm craving to add to my closet this season. I don't know if these necessarily qualify as trends (although some of them may be trendy items), for me, this is just a list of things I'm into this season. I hope you enjoy! P.S. for a list of the links to all the items, just follow my link under the set.

1. Crochet Vest: I'm all about a great vest no matter what the thermometer says, but something about these lovely, fringey crochet ones just scream summertime to me. I can picture myself spinning around in this little number by Mango at all the imaginary music festivals I plan to attend.

2. Neutral Maxi Dress: During the summer months, I find myself drawn to simple, easy pieces and there are few items that fit that bill better than a plain ol' maxi. I love how effortlessly put-together a neutral colored maxi dress can make me feel, just add bangles and a messy bun and you're good to go. The dress pictured above is from H&M.

3. Beaded Necklace: You really can't go wrong with a bright beaded necklace any time of year, but the turquoise and coral combo in this Baublebar one is practically begging to be worn all summer long. 

4. LWD: The little white dress is summer fashion's answer to everything. I can't get enough of these sorts of dresses lately. The crisp color is perfect for hot weather and the swingy fit of this Mango dress is ideal for those sweltering days when you can't stand for clothes to touch you (I'm also a sucker for the pretty embroidery).

5. Cuff Bracelet: These bracelets are great statement pieces to accessorize those bare summer arms. I love the way a bold geometric cuff looks when paired with a more minimalistic outfit. I thought the pretty turquoise on this Modcloth one gave it an extra summery appeal.

6. Gladiator Sandals: I know these are kind of an oldie, but for some reason they feel really fresh to me this season. I've been coveting these beautiful Sam Edelman ones for a while now, but, unfortunately, they're a bit out of my price range. I love to offset a shorter hemline with a taller sandal and some strappy gladiators suit that asthetic to a T. (P.S. my birthday is in July so if anyone feels compelled to buy me something extravagant I wear a size 8 in shoes! ha)

7. Relaxed Fit Shorts: I won't lie, I pretty much live in shorts like these. Seriously, I've worn some iteration of basically the same outfit three times this week. Half-tucked v-neck tee, lace up sandals, done. The shorts pictured above are from H&M.