Have you ever gotten invited somewhere and was unsure of what the unsaid dress code should be? More dressy or casual? I worry about this a lot, and this is one of my go to outfits when I’m in this predicament. Here’s what I call my dressy casual (more on the casual).

I think this look could go either way , it could be more dressy when accompanied with a bun and ballet flats, or more casual by letting your hair down and putting on some boots. I like to go more dressy no matter what the occasion so I’ve paired my outfit with these sparkly stud earings.  My coat has leather accents, which I love, and adds a subtle detail.

Valentines Day is coming up and I think this would be the perfect outfit if you are going out with some of your friends or for going on  a laid-back date.

I hope you all are enjoying your weekend!

Until next time

XX.

Cattleya

• Coat: Converse: One Star, old (similar one)
• Shirt: Cato, old
• Pants: Mine, old (similar one)
• Boots: Target,old (similar one)
• Earrings: Ella Capri
• Neckalce: Charming Charlie

I really like this outfit. It’s fun and a bit bright, without being too out there or in your face. I believe if you put blue with polka dots that you can’t go wrong.

I love big sunglasses, I’m not sure what it is about them, but they make me feel like a little starlet when I wear them.

I think that polka dots can be very over powering if worn incorrectly. I like to add a solid, in this instance blue, to a pattern to balance everything out. My necklace is pink and small, as to not clash with the cardigan, but to add a subtle hint of color.

My boots I wear all the time, they’re very versatile and can be worn with practically anything.

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. Mine was spent flitting from one place to the next.

Until next time

Xx.

Cattleya

• Sunglasses: Local Boutique (similar one)
• Cardigan: Target
• Pants: Kohl’s
• Coat: Candies, old (similar one)
• Necklace: Charming Charlie, old (similar one)

Schools were called off. Roads were covered. I thought it would be the perfect time to go outside and enjoy a snow day. Being below freezing, you have to keep bundled, so I brought out all the winter essentials today.

I added a pop of color, to another wise neutral ensemble, with my scarf and gloves. My sweater is quite light, but adds warmth when layered with other pieces. The boots I’m wearing are water-resistant, so I don’t have to worry about my feet getting soaked from the snow. I am always in jeans, and as I didn’t plan on rolling around in the snow, these worked perfectly. Lastly my hat, I got it a few years ago and it’s one of my favorites, it keeps my head nice and toasty.

Thanks so much for reading!

Xx.

Cattleya

• Coat: I can’t remember where it’s from, oops. (similar one)
• Sweater: Pink Rose, old (similar one)
• Jeans: Kohl’s
• Boots: Amazon
• Hat: Target, old (similar one)
• Gloves: Target (different color)
• Scarf: Locally bought (same one)

It has finally snowed! Keeping warm becomes harder as the temperature drops even more. As we come into some of the coldest months of the year (for me anyway), I start thinking of ways to keep myself warm, without looking like an abominable snowman. My sweater is from Cynthia Rowley and I’ve been joking with all my friends that it ways forty pounds, it probably only weighs about four, but anyways, it’s quite heavy.I’m one of those people who are always cold, so keeping warm is always on my mind, and this is perfect for me. I like to wear tights and socks on those really cold days, so I’ve paired some black tights with maroon knee-high socks to add some color. Basic pieces are a staple for me, so most of the time I make my outfits up of bunch of basics and just one statement piece to balance things out.

Thanks for stopping by. Stay warm!

Xx.

Cattleya

• Sweater: Cynthia Rowley, old (similar one)
• T-Shirt:Target 
• Skirt:Kohls
• Socks:American Apparel 
• Boots: Target, old (similar one)
• Necklace: Charming Charlie