Winter Whites

The end of the holiday season does not equal the end of Winter. It actually only is the beginning of the coldest month of the year. February...the bottomless pit of the Winter season. The shortest month of the year always seems to drag on and on and on. 

In order to put a little pep in my Wintery step, I decided to break out the Winter Whites. Who says white can only be worn between May and September?!? This wardrobe staple tone should be acceptable all year round. I'm obsessed with a creamy ivory piece to brighten up any Winter outfit. The key to rocking Winter Whites is to layer and pair with other soft hued pieces to complete the look. You need to also walk with confidence. Own your Winter Whites, you'll be amazed at how you'll brighten up a room. 

I turned to J.Crew, Loft and American Apparel to create this cheerful ensemble. In the end, I couldn't help put at a pop of sass into my look with a pair of leopard heels from Steven by Steve Madden.

(Pants: Loft / Jacket: J.Crew / Top: Forever21 / Sweater: Francesca's / Beanie: American Apparel)

Stay warm and full of joy.

xoxo

naturally ginger

Knee-High Boots & Buvette

I woke up Sunday craving Buvette. I texted Natty to go for brunch, and after church we headed there with an extra Fran in tow, Ms. Meredith. We had to wait a bit, Buvette's popularity is definitely rising, but eventually got a table at this West Village staple. It was worth the stint in the cold to come inside to the tantalizing scents, busting chatter and warm hues. 

Look at the precious new custom coffee cups they got!  

We started with the Croissants. The order is served with a spoon filled with butter and jam.

Next, came the eggs. The Jambon Cru never gets old - Steamed Eggs, Prosciutto and Parmesan over toast. 

We also got the Croque Madame - I refer to it as a fancy Ham & Cheese with Egg. And who can resist their Roquefort Butter. It is literally butter and roquefort cheese mixed together with cherries. 

Temps in the city have been fluctuating a lot. It is like the city can't decide if it is ready for Winter or not. The best way to manage your wardrobe during the changing temps, is to play with layer lengths. My look for Sunday was a long shirt with long boots and a short jacket. 

This incredible coat is BB Dakota. I picked it up at the Piperlime Store. 

Top: Zara / Leggings: Club Monaco / Boots: C. Wonder / Sunglasses: Kate Spade / Necklace: Speakable

Over the Knee Boots are very in this season. I was hesitant to give into the fad, but I stumbled upon these beauties on sale (under $100) and could not resist. 

What fashion fad do you want to give into, but don't want to spend a fortune on? I'd love to hear!

- Naturally Ginger

Holiday Party Style

The Holiday Party Season is in full swing. I have been running from place to place over the last few weeks for Holiday festivities. With so many places to make appearances, you always want to be original with a sense of sparkle and glam. This outfit is feminine, fabulous and affordable. You can never go wrong with a statement necklace to brighten up a look. I hit the streets of Dumbo, Brooklyn to capture this look before heading off to a Holiday Party at The James Beard Foundation. 

Jacket: Top Shop / Top: Loft / Skirt: Loft

Shoes: Vince Camuto (old; similar here) / Rings: Aldo & Forever21

Necklace: Aldo (ON SALE)/ Earrings: Loft (similar here) / Sunglasses: Kate Spade

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Gosh I just love this time of the year. What are your favorite touches to a Holiday Party look?

- Naturally Ginger

Photos by Kait from Madly Mignon

Hudson Clearwater & Fab Faux Fur

I love nothing more than eating food with the Frans. I was itching to do a food post for the blog, so my incredible Frans jumped at the opportunity to support. We were planning on checking out Via Carota, the new West Village spot opened by the folks at Buvette and I Sodi, but sadly it is dinner only right now. Disappointed, we did a quick survey of the area and landed at the popular Hudson Clearwater. I've heard so much about this place, I was excited to check it out.

Mentally prepped for a meal at Via Carota, we had to adjust back for brunch at Hudson Clearwater. They have a simple, yet unique brunch menu. Each dish sounded delicious. The restaurant has a rustic casual atmosphere with lots of wood and dark worn metal throughout. They have a lush back porch which is always packed during the warmer months.

I was starving. Still in lunch, not brunch mode, I started with a salad. This salad was packed with baby beets, burrata, watercress, toasted hazelnuts, and topped with a shallot vinaigrette. 

Han nibble on the Avocado Toast sprinkled with chili flakes over Pullman Toast. We were both hungry so I forgot to snap a shot before digging in.

Moving onto the main dishes. I went hardy with their Angus Burger. This beauty was smothered in a Jalapeno Cheddar. The side of fries were not a bad option either. 

The other brunch salad was packed with Arugula, Gala Apples, Fennel, Dates, Pine Nuts, Ricotta and a Balsamic dressing. 

I'm obsessed with fall fashion. It is my favorite season for clothing. The sunlight was perfect in the West Village and I had to snap a few pics. 

(Hat: Hat Attack / Sunglasses: Forever 21 / Shoes: Aldo) 

Two things to check out in this picture; 1) my awesome gel manicure from Paint Box, 2) my jewelry. My bow ring is from Kate Spade and my stackable rings are a steal from Forever 21. The watch is Michel Kors. My necklace was a given to me by my mother, she received it from my father years ago. My pearl ring used to be my Grandmother's. Nothing better than family heirlooms to add a classic touch to a modern look.

 

(Jeans: ASOS / Body Suit: ASOS / Floral Bomber Jacket: Zara / Faux Fur Coat: Forever 21)

Thanks for my wonderful Fran Meredith for snapping all the outfit pictures. She's the best.

Do you think you can pull off the faux fur look?
My tip is confidence, what's yours?