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Here in North Carolina it is time to break out the scarves! Today’s OOTD is perfect for the office and includes some of my favorite classic pieces that can easily be styled for different looks. The best part- it is all on sale!

To start, I love these black pants! I have multiple pairs and they are my go-to for work. It is amazing how many ways you can style a great pair of black pants- they are so versatile! These are the “Sloan” pants from Banana Republic (on sale!).

Another piece that everyone should have in their wardrobe is a crisp white button-up. I have……too many! Again, so versatile. You can dress them up or down. I have found some that I like better than others. I prefer a more relaxed fit (because um- comfort!!), but this one from J.Crew is one of my favorites (on sale!).

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am obsessed with blazers- literally OBSESSED! I have a classic black Armani blazer that I was sure was my favorite (you will soon discover that black is my favorite color!), but this grey schoolboy blazer from J. Crew is a close second. These blazers have a relaxed fit, but are thin enough that they do not feel too bulky when layered. I also have alligator arms, so I love brands that have petite options.

Since I was headed to work, I threw on this J.Crew necklace to dress this outfit up a bit. It is a favorite and is ON SALE!!

I usually lean more towards flats for work, but with the cold weather we have had, boots seemed like a better option! To me, boots are one of the hardest things to shop for. I found these boots from Naturalizer about a year ago at Nordstrom and have been happy with them. They are a wide-calf boot, which I feel is more comfortable on me. Unfortunately these are not on sale, but I found a similar pair from Cole Haan that are! (These come in regular and wide-calf).

To really help tie this look together, I added a belt to match my boots. Just over the past year I really started incorporating belts into some of my outfits. It is amazing how a simple accessory can change the look and feel of an outfit. This belt is from Cole Haan and I have had it forever. Here is a similar one from Halogen.

The last layer for today’s look is my favorite plaid blanket scarf. This one is from J. Crew, but is sold out 😦 Here is a similar one from ASOS (and guess what? It is on sale!!!).

Stay warm!

Until next time,

Kelly

It is hard to believe that yet another year had come and gone. Personally, I always look forward to the beginning of a new year as it encourages reflection and inspires dreaming. I try to use this time to set personal goals and start by asking myself the following:

1) What did I accomplish last year?

2) What did I not accomplish that I was hoping to?

3) What do I want to accomplish this year?

4) How am I going to accomplish “x?”

2017 was an exciting year for me. I saw growth personally and professionally and made some exciting decisions to help pave the path for my future. While there were some great milestones last year, there were a few things that I did not accomplish that I had hoped to.

For the past 3 years I have told my husband that I wanted to start a blog. Over the past 3 years, there never seemed to be a “right” time. I kept telling myself that I would try it out after I finished a semester of graduate school, or after a big project at work was complete. In what seems like the blink of an eye, 3 years have passed and there are still graduate classes to complete and projects to finish at work. The truth that I have come to realize is that there is usually never a “right” time. I have seen first hand how unexpectedly short life can be, so why put your dreams or goals on hold any longer? I believe that often times we fear the unknown; but if we do not try, how will we ever know? If you want to lose weight, start now..literally, right this second make that commitment to yourself. Do you want to continue your education? Start researching programs and requirements right now! Are you hoping to save more money? Work on a budget tonight!

So here is to 2018- a year of trying new things, stepping outside of comfort zones and not waiting a second longer for the “right” time.

Until next time,

Kelly