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

Urban Cowgirl

Some things I love about winter:

1. Hats

2. Chunky Scarves

3. Layering

On, what I think was our last mild winter day, I decided to combine all three of these. This outfit can be easily replicated in a variety of ways. I love mixing and matching long sleeve shirts (collared or without), sweaters and statement accessories for a variety of casual yet fabulous looks. 

Many people think they can't wear hats. The great news is that EVERYONE can rock a hat, they just have to find the right shape and fit. Personally, I enjoy a fedora shaped hat...the larger the brim the better. But there are tons of varieties out there to choose from. Great places to start include Brixton, Urban Outfitters, and Goorin Bros. A great patterned scarf can liven and warm up an outfit. I picked this beauty up last year, but fell in love with a ton at Zara and H&M this season. It is colder than ever out now, make sure to pick one up!

Hat: Reiss London / Jacket: Zara / Sweater & Shirt: Loft / Jeans: Victoria's Secret / Necklace: J.Crew / Scarf: H&M

xoxo - Naturally Ginger

Photos by Kait of Madly Mignon

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