Black and White Mixed Prints

Sweater: Piperlime (cute option); Shirt: Land's End; Jeans: Loft (similar); 

Booties: Rebecca Minkoff (cute option); Earrings: Stella & Dot

 

 I have been on the hunt for the perfect black and white checked flannel shirt for several months, and when I saw it in the Land's End catalog, I immediately earmarked it for a Christmas gift. When I opened one of my gifts on Christmas morning, there it was! And, since wearing it with this sweater and my Leap sweatshirt, I've worn it at least three other times. And, it's only January 6th! That's what I call the perfect black and white checked flannel shirt!

Pairing my new favorite shirt with one of my favorite sweaters only makes sense, right? I wore this for a little post holiday get together. It was a low key evening and I wanted to be comfortable but a little glam. I know, distressed boyfriend jeans paired with a sweater and flannel shirt isn't terribly glam, but I did add a major hint of sparkle with my amazing ear jacket earrings! They are stunners and dress up any look.

The Sweater: Before and After

   

 Seriously, this flannel shirt is so awesome! It's comfortable, fits really well, and can be paired with so many pieces in your closet! I can't wait to show you all the other ways I plan it wear it. If only it would go with my sequin joggers....

A Holiday Mart Look

Blazer: Land's End (fun option); T-Neck: Ann Taylor (similar); Jeans: Loft (50% off); 

Boots: Rockport (similar); Handbag: Pour la Victoire (similar); All Jewelry: Stella & Dot; 

Shades: Karen Walker via Gilt (similar)

A couple of weekends ago, I attended a Holiday Mart as a vendor for Stella & Dot. I really wanted to look the part, without being overly dressy, so I reached for my most festive blazer! It's the perfect mix of holiday colors without being in your face Christmas! I think it would be darling over a simple dress for a holiday party or with winter white pants to add a little pop of color! Honestly, I can't wait to style it more over the next month!

The Holiday Mart took place at a local elementary school, so I knew it would be a more casual event. But you know me, I still love to dress up! I went with skinny jeans and a simple t-neck to keep the focus on the blazer. And the flat boots were definitely the way to go! Lugging all my stuff to and from the car would have been disastrous in another heel height. And these are the MOST comfortable boots I have ever own! I never thought that I would wear, let alone own, a pair of Rockport boots. I underestimated them! They are chic and comfortable and I will be living in them this winter! (Last seen here.)

 

  

I love this subtle statement necklace. A subtle statement necklace sounds like such an oxymoron, but it's true. It's not over-the-top. Just simple elegance. And, it can be worn five different ways. That's right, five ways!! Check it out here!

 

What do you go for when dressing for the holidays but not wanting to look like a walking billboard for Christmas? I guess it's officially the holidays with the Thanksgiving weekend coming to an end! Our house is 75% ready. Just a few more things, and maybe another tree, to arrange. I do love this time of year!

Happy Monday, Fashionista's!

January Tres Chic - A New Addition

Hey hey!! It's January, a Wednesday, and Tres Chic day! With a new year comes resolutions and goals, and by now they're either still going strong or have been put to bed. I don't typically make resolutions, I'm one to put them to bed, but this year is a little different. I posted a couple of weeks ago that my mom got me a Fitbit for Christmas and I'm not using it to lose weight. I'm using it to get moving! 

This is also the time of year where I find I get a little lazy. It's cold, you can't really get out and walk/run, and I don't like going to the gym because of the new year resolutioners taking up the treadmills. But with my cool gadget, I'm on the go! And because I'm on the go, I needed an awesome motivator to keep me going. What is that you ask? A great new pair of sneakers! I wanted something that didn't totally look like a sneaker, but instead had a little pazazz! And talk about pazazz! Nothing like a raspberry tennie to get you up and moving!

And I've teamed up with my fellow Tres Chic girls to give you a little more inspiration in the kicks department. Check out all the looks, links, and deets below!

I am in love with Caitlin's high tops!! A little old school and totally chic! 

 Lucca bike jacket similar here and here, Old Navy tee (old) similar here and here, 
Old Navy black jeans, J.Crew Nike high tops, Nickel and Suede scarf, House of Harlow earrings,  
Ralph sunnies, and David Yurman ring 

And here is our new addition! Let's welcome Jana of Jana Style Blog to our Tres Chic family! I met Jana a little over a year ago at a Rebecca Minkoff event at Hall's and we literally had started following each other on Twitter that afternoon! Been friends ever since! I love how Jana has kept the gray theme throughout the look, totally inspired by her gray Converse, and the coat is fab!!
 

  Black and White Cardi {Bogatte} Tee-Shirt {VS Pink} Dark Wash Denim {Vanity} Blue Handbag {c/o Audacious Boutique} Gray Converse {DSW similar} Necklace {gift} Sunglasses {Urban Outfitters}


I'm living in my Adidas tennie's! They are comfy, chic, and colorful which keeps me stylish while casual! I'm a happy girl!

 Vest: Land's End; Sweater: Magaschoni (similar); T-Shirt: Boden (various colors);  
Jeans: Banana Republic (similar); Scarf: Gift; Sneakers: Adidas via DSW; Shades: MbyMJ 


I am so excited about a new year for the Tres Chic girls! Tons of trends on the horizon, style challenges to tackle, and as always, we're looking for suggestions from you! Let us know what questions you have or styles you are interested in seeing. We are up for anything!

Stay chic!  

Little Red Dots

Top: Boden (sold out/cute option); Jeans: LOFT; Flats: J.Crew (similar/under $30); 

Bag: Kooba (similar); Gloves: Land's End (similar); Shades: MbyMJ; Earrings: Gorjana

If I'm being honest, and I usually am, I wore this look two days in a row! Why, you may ask? Because I never got a photo from the day before. I changed out a few things though. I wore these boots and this jacket for a lunch date with my girlfriend Carolyn. What an amazing time! We hadn't seen each other in almost three years and there was so much to catch up on! I feel like I see her all the time between Facebook and Instagram, but that's definitely not the same thing. In the new calendar year, we have agreed to never let that much time lapse again. After all, she's my pea in a pod!

This is how I wore the look on day two for a lunch at Chuck E. Cheese. This time the lunch date was with my hubby and son. Why, you may ask? Because we needed to get out of the house, and when it's super cold, we go to Chuck E. Cheese. And, I needed an excuse to wear this again!

 

 

 

Spring at the Club

 When I think about all of the fashion trends I've experienced through out the years, I can honestly say that I've tried to stay to true to who I am even while dabbling in different trends. However, I can say that there were looks that were NOT me at all but I wore them anyway. The 90s were not kind! Remember such trends set by Beverly Hills 90210 and Clueless? Not really something a Midwestern girl in her 20s should try to sport! 

 When I get down to the heart of who I am, style wise, I am a girl who's a little Mod 60s and Boho 70s. I love easy pieces that go dressy and casz, sequins for the same reason, and looks that are a little reminiscent of ladies who lunch at the Country Club in the late 70s. You know those ladies. They lunched pool side in dresses, crops, button downs and over-sized shades. At least that's how I envision them.

 When thumbing through the latest Land's End catalog, I definitely got that Country Club vibe and couldn't get enough! I dog-eared my fair share of pages and then flipped through three more times to make sure I didn't miss anything. Then I took it over to my parents this weekend and showed my mom everything I loved. Seriously, couldn't get enough! With that being said, I am going to share a few of my favorites with you.

 I have become such a dress girl and that's not who I've been in the past. There is something so feminine about a dress and I'm learning how to wear them in different ways. These two are darling! And so simple to style. The little floral dress would be so cute paired with ballet flats or white tennies. I would also switch out the self-belt for a thin one in a contrasting color. The polo dress is so easy to wear and perfect for work or weekend. I would pair this with tennies as well, or sandals for work, and throw on a thick belt to add definition. A denim jacket would be so cute over both for spring!

This cardigan screams Country Club chic! I love the green piping. I think that's what makes this sweater! Cute with khaki's but I would rough it up with boyfriend jeans and wedges. Cardigans don't have to be so serious!

 

What look isn't complete without accessories. If you are heading to the club, you need a tote to carry all of your belongings. I love this linen and leather tote! It's also perfect for travel or when carrying all your other essentials during the work week. The scarf would make a perfect head tie, a huge trend for spring, and a look that is so Jackie O. It would also be great as a sash at the waist.

Honestly, this is an Andrea look from head to toe. Okay, maybe not toe as I would be wearing my four inch pumps, but the rest of it is so me. A me that I have really moved away from since leaving retail. Over the last couple of years, I've tried to be edgy and on trend, but at the heart of my style file, this is the epitome of who I am. Super classic, super feminine and super cute!

I've always been a huge fan of Land's End, but they have captured my excitement for spring in one little catalog! I can't wait to start wearing these looks. Now, if only the foot plus snow would melt!