Pretty in Pink

Jacket- Forever 21 (similar), Top- Primark (similar), Skirt- Dorothy Perkins (similar), Booties- Dolce Vita, Bag- Michael Kors, Bracelet- J.Crew Factory

I am now fully convinced that short girls can wear midi skirts. I'm 5'3" with hips, so I try to be pretty conscious of wearing things that make me look shorter or wider. Regardless, I decided to try out the full midi trend with this skirt in pastel pink, and I love it! The skirt hits a little past my knees so I didn't feel totally overwhelmed by it.  I like that the waistband is tight and lays flat. I don't need anything that's going to poof out around my hips! For me, the key to successful styling was to wear it pretty high on my waist, and I said no to flats and went with a shoe that has about a 4 inch heel.

I'm not sure I'll be picking up any more fuller midi skirts as they aren't the most versatile pieces, but I am no longer afraid of the length. The secret to pulling it off really is in the styling. I'm excited to see what other outfit combinations I can create with this skirt!

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Pink Coat

Coat- H&M, Dress- Loft (similar on sale), Tights- Target, Heels- Asos, Bag- Michael Kors, Necklace- Shop Lately, Ring- Boutique to You

I've seen pink coats all over the place this winter and loved them but I never found one that was in my price range. I recently signed up to get H&M catalogs, and when I opened the one I received last Monday, this coat immediately caught my eye. Under $50? Check. Remembering that H&M had a 30% off code valid until midnight? Double check. I placed my order right then and got my coat in the mail on Saturday.

I'm always a little nervous to order from H&M online since I have a lot of sizing issues with their clothing (any else have this problem?), but in this case of this coat, it fit perfectly. I'm in love with the feminine cut of it with its little puffy sleeves and lack of a collar. I thought about styling it with lighter neutral shades, maybe a white or cream dress, but I settled on all black with a silver heel. These pumps were another recent purchase from Asos that I'm looking forward to wearing nonstop.

Next winter, I think I'll be a little more adventurous and look for a brighter pink or apricot-colored coat like this, this or this. You'd think this Dallas-ite would put a stop to her outerwear obsession considering our winter lasts about a month, but I can't help it! I just love colorful coats!

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What I Want This Month: February Wishlist

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 & 6 (on sale Feb. 9) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

My wishlist this month is a little random. No major themes going on here. With new spring items coming out in stores, I've been a pinning fool lately. This is a collection of the things on my Pinterest wish list that were reasonable, versatile, or that I just really, really liked. The pink dress is in the mail, and the blue top has already made its way into my closet thanks to some Gap credit card reward dollars.

I'm pretty excited for the Peter Pilotto for Target collection, coming to stores Febuary 9th. I like a lot of the pieces, but I want to make sure I only buy things that I would buy regardless of the label, and things I will actually wear. I love the wrap skirt, so that is a no brainer. The dress is a maybe, but I can't help but think how great it would look with my white leather jacket and pair of silver pumps... We'll see what I decide when I place my order on Sunday.

What's on your wishlist this month? Do you plan on picking up anything from the Peter Pilotto collection?

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Winter White

Sweater- Aeropostale (similar), Shirt- Zara boys (similar), Jeans- American Eagle, Booties- Dolce Vita, Bag- purchased in Italy, 
Sunglasses- Forever 21 (similar), Rings- Boutique to You, Forever 21, Watch- Fossil

I was so excited to add some new white jeans to my wardrobe last month. I love white on white looks, and with my old, ill-fitting pair, I hadn't been able to style any in a while. I reworked one of my favorite combos (the sweater and button-up shirt) for a Saturday of lunch out and errands. I convinced the bf to stop along the way and take some pictures in a location other than right outside my apartment. Variety :)

These booties were one of my last purchases in December, and I'm excited that I've already gotten to wear them. I really like the concept of a peep-toe bootie. I mean, they aren't exactly super warm, but they aren't an open-toed sandal either. I thought they would be perfect for transitioning into spring. And sometimes in Dallas, it feels like spring is already  here.

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Over The Knee

 Dress- Zara (similar), Coat- old (similar), Boots- Zara, Bag- Michael Kors, Earrings- Anthropologie (gift)

I ventured in to the world of over the knee boots last fall, starting with two flat pairs (these, and these). During Zara's winter sale, I decided to pick up another pair- one with a heel. I really love that these are a mix of faux leather and suede, and they are so comfortable! My dress is another Zara sale pick. I'd had my eye on this dress for months but refused to pay full price. I love that I can pair it with these boots for winter, but it'll be great for spring since its a light color. That's been the key to my shopping ventures lately- versatility!

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