Outfits Not Just Clothes

I'm of two minds when it comes to hats. First, as a short-haired lady I NEED to wear a hat in winter, and I usually go for your standard knit beanie: Asos A  basic black, or grey, or white usually serves me fairly well. But, lately I've been considering some more playful options! Cats! Asos  Pom Poms! Asos  Secondly, there are hats for outfitting! Straw Fedora TMNT  Cap Very serious in a black fedora  And while, I don't often accessorize with hats, I'm thinking from these above shots it may behoove me (from a style standpoint vs. a functional one) to incorporate different types of head wear this winter, to keep things fresh.  Need Supply A cool-grey fedora = a very chic wintertime topper, no?  I'm also considering berets, which were featured on many Fall/Winter 2016 runways.  Cecile Millinery A wool version with some fun graphics could be quite the pick-me-up during these cold an...

Democracy and Cats--A winning combination! This "I Voted" sticker is the best accessory to complete your outfit this election day. Are polling place was quite crowded and some people were misinformed about which line they needed to stand in, but cool heads prevailed. Everyone's vote counts, so if you haven't already go vote! 

Jeans & Tee Rainy Day by bernadetteulsamer featuring a black fitted t shirt It's raining buckets! I love actually love the sound and look of a rainy day, if not the reality when I have to be on the move.  For those days I like to keep it simple. Functional coat and boot, a bright pair of jeans, and a quirky tee.  If you're a lover of rain noise check out my latest discovery: www.rainycafe.com  it's a life saver for us in the cubicle life.  

Holiday Teal by bernadetteulsamer featuring retro jewelry Thinking about potential holiday outfits for this time of year. I think teal is a very festive shade. And I'm really digging the idea of pairing it with pale pale pink. It's always a good idea to mix things up and throw in some quirky jewelry like these ring and "love" wrap watch. I can see this working for office luncheons and family functions this season.