Dressing Up With Joy

January 9, 2014

Lookbook: Coral & Houndstooth (And INKKAS shoes giveaway winner)

 With the temperatures dipping below freezing, It is getting harder to take outfit pictures these days! This outfit was actually clicked on the weekend when we had (somewhat) better weather. The Zara lookalike
(remember Spring 2013?) coat is from 6ks.com, the fit is nice but it is surely not made for colder climes! It is linen blend kind of fabric, that you might use during early Spring.
A word of caution: I think there are a lot of Asia based online retailers who either sell the pieces 'rejected' by their client brands or they are selling the replica designs, often times made shabbily. I am not sure how consistent they are with the quality and how trustworthy they are with the transaction information. With 6ks.com, my experience has been mixed - out of 3 jackets, one was good quality (the one I am wearing), one was OK and the third was actually not good. So I can't say go ahead and shop with them without reservations.


Necklace - Very Jane, Very Similar from JCrew Factory (Under $30!!)
Skirt - Ann Taylor, Similar Here
Now the giveaway news: The Inkkas shoes giveaway winner is RONALEE DUNCAN. Congratulations! Inkkas team will be in touch with you shortly!
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January 8, 2014

Frozen!

Polar Vortex is keeping you indoors? This is a good time to clean up the closets, donate the warm clothes you are no longer using and of course make room for new things! What better way to feel energized that adding some preppy, colorful style in your closet to fight the frozen front!



Stay safe everybody. And warm. And stylish.
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January 7, 2014

Lookbook : Plaid Pea Coat, Hunter Boots & Accents Of Red

Today's outfit features the amazing deals I scored during the Holiday sale. I love the red wellies and deliciously red Hunter boots were 30% off on Piperlime, needless to say, I scooped them right up! If you love them, they are 20% off TODAY ONLY with coupon code 'MODERN'. I am true size 8, and these fit true to size (contrary to some reviews that they run large) and with a pair of woolen/thermal socks they make  good alternative for snow boots if you plan to be in snow for a short period of time. The look and feel is really nice as you would expect from Hunter boots. My heart is set on these ones in cheery yellow too - great pair to brighten up any dreary rainy day.
Another Holiday deal I scored was this pea coat from Old Navy. Feels and looks much better in person than in pictures and colors look great. It is just for $30 now and for limited time, you can save extra 15% online with code 'ONSAVENOW'. I am a size small in Old Navy clothes and this coat fits me well in size small, with enough room for a sweater underneath to layer up.
Old Navy Pea Coat, Hunter Boots Review, Rain Boots For Cold Weather, Knitted Chunky Scarf





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I have been knitting cowls and infinity scarves like crazy lately! My mom is a great knitter and I learned the basic technique from her when I was young. But never picked up knitting to finish up a project until last year. I love making scarves and hats as they are small projects and I can custom make them in any color and size I want. I think there are some great knitting/crochet blogs and tutorials out there but I tweaked the patterns to make them my own. If you would like any tutorials, please let me know.
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January 6, 2014

Snow, Rain, Sleet, Mist, Fog...A Cold Start To 2014!

Brrrr..it is a oversized woolen scarf and thick coat kinda day! Hope everybody is safe, dry and warm. As for New York/New Jersey - the snowstorm gave us a 3 day weekend, no complaints there! Still in Holiday mood!
Winter Outfit Ideas, Oversized Infinity Scarf, Handknitted Scarf Ideas, Lace Up Wedge Booties, Animal Print Sweater
Sweater - Target / Similar from Forever 21

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This week's to-do list include packing away the Christmas tree and holiday decoration. I know, I am not the only one to keep those things hanging till middle January':-) How's your week shaping up?
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January 3, 2014

Looking Forward to Spring! (And Announcing The Winner Of Kushyfoot Giveaway)

Northeast bracing for snow and chilling temperatures? What better way to warm up than planning for Spring wardrobe! Trust me, it will be here sooner than you think! (Or not!) But the following pieces will make your wardrobe ready for early Spring. 



BTW, Kushyfot giveway is now closed, and the winner is - Ashley Harrell Fryer! Congrats Ashley! Kushyfoot team will be in touch with you soon.
Hope you all are having a great start to 2014!
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January 1, 2014

Happy Twenty Fourteen!

 Wishing all of you the new beginnings, do-overs or exact repeats - depending on your perspective, exciting challenges and triumph over them, dreaming of more dreams and achieving them, lots of love and lots of laughter. Always a lot of laughter. Happy 2014! Hope that everybody who has been a reader of this blog, continues to be one this year too!


 Coat - H&M  / Similar Here and Here
Scarf - Knitted by me / Similar Here
Shoes - Nine West / Similar Here
Bag - Steve Madden, Similar Here

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