currently. craving. // gingham + buffalo check.

If there’s one print that I’m currently obsessed with at the moment, then it’s gingham + buffalo plaid. Seriously, I’ll take one of each of the dresses above, please! On a day-to-day basis, my favorite dresses are those that I consider daytime casual at best. In a nutshell: I like anything that can be tossed on with flats (or boots in this cold weather), dressed up with a scarf or worn as is for a totally on-point and slightly effortless look. My style philosophy these days is definitely to do less. Bye-bye heels and overly tight silhouettes... comfort is luxury, people! With all that being said, I could definitely see all three of these gingham and buffalo plaid dresses above making the transition from winter to spring, spring to summer and so on. And from day to night, with just the right pair of ankle booties and a leather jacket.

1. Courier Shirtdress in Buffalo Check (Madewell) // YAS. Madewell always gets it right with their buffalo plaid prints. (Speaking of which, I may or may not have just snagged this buffalo check skirt and this ridiculously comfy flannel shirt on major sale with the code: xoxomw.) Come springtime, I think this black-and-white shirtdress would be perfect with a field jacket or an oversized cardigan for a day trip to D.C.

2. Menzie Silk Babydoll Dress (Anthropologie) // OMG, just how sweet is this babydoll dress?! Everything from the pockets to the button detailing on the back and the above-the-knee length reads school girl to me. Throw a Barbour jacket (preferably this one) and riding boots into the mix and I'm sold.

3. Gingham Boxy Dress (Topshop) // Of all three dresses, this one is definitely the most formal. It's form-fitting but not too tight. The oversized pockets on the front coupled with the classic gingham print make this option great for the daytime and after-hours. Just toss on a statement necklace or a classic timepiece — or ditch the accessories all together for a minimalist look.

Are you loving gingham and buffalo plaid as much as I am? Leave a comment below!

xo,

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january. // the. list.

New year, new installment of my favorite blog series, “the list.” It’s been quite a while since the last time I compiled a roundup of the clothing items + accessories that I’m currently coveting, but it’s better late than never, right?! One of my goals (or rather challenges, if you will) is to take a more casual, effortless approach when putting together outfits. That said, I think the items that I’ve selected this month are versatile in how they can be just as easily dressed up as down. From a gingham shirt that I am already obsessed with to the perfect ballerinas, here’s a snippet of my January must-haves…

1. Golden Double-Cloth Topcoat (J.Crew) // Gloomy days don't stand a chance when your topcoat is this radiant. In the most perfect shade of yellow imaginable — golden sun to be exact — this coat by J.Crew is everything. Sign me up!
2. Pencil It In 12 Month Agenda (Kate Spade) // Welp! I must confess that I don’t have a planner for 2015 yet. BUT I will soon enough… who knows, this charming polka dot planner could end up being mine. #wishfulthinking
3. Anabella Top (Joie) // True story, I won a gift card to Joie and treated myself to this dreamy gingham top. I haven’t officially worn it yet, but I did try it on, and the fit is ah-mazing. It’s soft, lightweight and is practically made to be paired with black skinny jeans and smoking slippers.
4. Willa Flats (Kate Spade) // Being the ballet flat devotee that I am, you can bet that I’ve got my eyes on these windowpane lovelies. The classic cream/black palette is enough to get me swooning...
5. Shirttail Skirt in Buffalo Plaid (Madewell) // This buffalo check skirt has “cool girl” written all over it, am I right?! Throw on an oversized sweater, slip into some ankle booties and you just may give Alexa Chung a run for her money. Maybe.
6. Dance Till Dawn Socks Trio (Kate Spade) // Never have I met someone who isn’t fixated with pretty socks. From tucking them into your riding boots to pairing them with your PJs for a night in, this playful trio of KSNY socks is completely necessary.
7. Initial Ring (Kate Spade Saturday) // While I’m not the biggest fan of monograms, I do find the idea of a dainty initial ring to be quite charming. Wear just one or combine initials for a fun stacked look.

What are you coveting this month? Leave a comment below!

xo,
A

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