Inspired by Alexandra

I'm not exactly a champion of dressing for the weather, but the cold and rain have forced my hand - you can't fake being warm, I've learned over and over [and over.]My lovely friend Alexandra has been putting together all kinds of enviable layered looks this winter. When we met for breakfast at Thierry Chocolates this weekend, she was wearing a beautiful silk dress with endless layers of gorgeous pieces piled on top. [Photos of our outing are coming later this week.] After I finished pondering how my croissant could possibly be so good, that warm but stylish ensemble got me to thinking about how I could create similar layers with pieces in my own closet. I pulled this...