burgundy – The Sol Compass

Wrap It Up

Welcome back everyone! This weekend was an unfortunate step back in weather, but as far as my outfits are concerned I’m plowing forward straight on until spring. I chose to celebrate the warmest and sunniest (albeit windiest!) day we had with some bare legs. To keep myself anchored in ‘winter’ I wore this burgundy dress, but I lightened it up with a denim jacket and blush flats. I know denim jackets are a rather divisive subject in the fashion world, but my Lucky Brand jacket has traveled around the world with me, is super soft, and can go with literally anything; so safe to say I will not be parting with it in the foreseeable future, thanks to equal parts sentimentality and functionality.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week!

xo, C

Winter Stripes

Welcome back friends! Today’s outfit is one of those outfits that I sort of threw together at the last minute and then fell in love with it to the point of wanting to wear it every single week. My sister and I went shopping over MLK Weekend and I was seeing stripes all over the place. I really love this striped sweater skirt as a warmer alternative to the one I’m wearing.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

xo, C

Caramel Apple

Happy Monday! I’ve been loving these Lucky Brand boyfriend jeans this fall. Embracing jeans with heels while the weather still allows me to bare my ankles! Here’s a fun fall color palette from over the weekend. Did you guys get to do any fun fall activities over the weekend?!

Thanks so much for reading! Hope you all have a great week!

xo, C

Steps in Leopard

Leopard is indisputably one of the hottest trends this season. If you’re hesitant to embrace the boldness in large quantities, than a pop of print on your accessories is the perfect solution. I love my leopard print flats and scarf and have them on regular rotation, so it was really only a matter of time before I added a pair of heels into the mix. These LC Lauren Conrad heels are incredibly comfortable – I actually have them in both burgundy and leopard – and you cannot beat the price! They also come in nude, black, gray, and navy so if you’re in the mood for *any* kind of dress heel LC has got you covered!

Fall With J.Crew

J.Crew has been knocking it out of the park this season. Every time I look online or stop in one of the stores I find myself swooning over all sorts of classic reliables and new pieces. Luckily now that J.Crew is being sold at Nordstrom in addition to the J.Crew and J.Crew Factory lines, I have three options to find my favorite brand.

Thank you for reading! Have a great day!

xo, C

Olive and Burgundy

Hey guys! This week I felt compelled to pair my two favorite fall shades – olive and burgundy – together, but was determined to not make it feel too Christmasy. Even though the associated holiday hues are usually brighter shades, I decided to break them up with a black skirt, so the top and purse wouldn’t be too close together.

Thank you so much for following along! Happy Hump Day!

xo, C

Fall In Love

One of my favorite color combinations for fall is blush and burgundy. I love the romantic vibe they give off together and the way the blush can lighten up a dark and bold autumn color like burgundy and give it a fresh feminine twist. I try to avoid matching my shoes and my bag too frequently, since it seems safe and predictable, but I love the way the brown in my accessories anchors the whole outfit in the current season.

Thanks for reading, have a great week!

xo, C

Burgundy Cape

This past week has been almost consistently above freezing, so I’ve taken advantage of the opportunity to re-wear some of my beloved fall staples (like this cape and my fave quilted vest)! I love love love capes- they appeal to both my fashion side and my geeky side. As soon as I slip my arms through this cape I feel like I’ve been transported back to a more glamorous decade, and simultaneously like I’m one of my favorite superheroes (I know I know- so nerdy). But if these two examples say anything, it’s that wearing a cape is always appropriate. Regardless of the occasion, a cape is always a perfect fit.

Have a great week!

xo, C

Vintage Cabernet

One of the only things I truly enjoy about winter is the cold weather accessories. They are the perfect way to put a personal touch on a black peacoat. This waffle infinity scarf is so comfy and low maintenance (I also have it in black!) It’s perfect for windy days and the days where I just can’t handle constantly adjusting a fussy scarf. To be honest, there are more of those than I would like to admit! Anyone who lives in Boston has to agree that lately we’ve been giving Chicago a run for its affectionate nickname, which makes keeping a scarf tied around my neck nearly impossible.

xo, C