MIXING: COZY + FANCY

Happpppy December! You know what that means? Well, many things, actually, but on the top of the list: Holiday Parties!! I think I'm booked every weekend through the end of the year! (Not complaining :D) Anyway, I wanted to pull a little example together for you guys to help get the creative juices flowing for Holiday attire. 

To me, it is utterly important to have the maximum amount of comfort at all possible times. (That's why you will find me in sweat pants well past noon every weekend.) Even my dress up clothes sneak in a cozy piece. Queue the outfit we're looking at here.

We have the oh so classic sparkle skirt (that I got on after-season sale from TJmaxx a few years ago) + the totally comfortable waffle sweater. Guarantee you can party-on for hours in this ensemble! 

^^^^ That's my "You Can Trust Me Because I'm making this Face" face. Actually, it was more of a "Will taking these photos on public roads ever stop feeling awkward, Natalie?" Face. Anywho, party-on, party-people! What clothes do you swear by for the Holidays?

Sweater: JCrew Factory Warmspun Waffle Crewneck Sweater (a classic!)

Skirt: Tibi via TJMaxx (two years ago) (similar) (also love) <<< Thanks, Tory!

Shoes: Tassel Tie Bootie via Coach (thrifted) (similar)
Photography: Natalie Folchi of CincinNatalie

THE TIMBERLANDS

Why do I own a pair of Timberlands? I bought them in college, at this amazing discount warehouse called Gabriel Brothers. Around that time, I also invested in a pair of Clark Desert Boots & was lusting over a pair of wingtips. So basically, every shoe we put on my little brother, I also tried to buy for myself. 

Don't get me wrong - I'm a very girly girl. (Like painfully girly.) I just love to surprise people with a touch of masculinity. Back then, that meant switching out the shoelaces of these Tims (as I lovingly dubbed them) for something superbly feminine. Queue the red laces! Nowadays, I pair The Tims with the most girly coat I own - a pleated Betsey Johnson Pea Coat. I adore the striking contrast. 

So what about you guys? Do you ever pull trends traditionally meant for the boys into your wardrobe? I've grabbed a few examples from my Cincinnati blogger friends: like THIS bow tie Katie wears at Out + Outfit; THIS sleeveless tuxedo vest & army pant combo Natalie wears at CincinNatalie; & THIS letterman(ish) jacket from Princess at Personal Bravery. What are your other faves?

Shoes: Timberland Basic Roll Top Boots

Coat: Betsey Johnson via Burlington Coat Factory (last year) (similar)

Pants: Matchstick light wash via JCrew Factory

Shirt: Stripe Sleeve Tee via JCrew

Photography: Natalie Folchi at CincinNatalie.