Bright Ideas

Every year when it hits the middle of January, I start to get so discouraged by the seemingly endless winter. What I previously viewed as fun & exciting layering becomes a daily chore of trying to pair pieces together in new & interesting ways. But the best remedy I've discovered for pulling myself out of the winter blues is to embrace color. So, I've decided that my goal for the remainder of the season is to wear more brights, jewel-tones & pastels in an effort to lift my spirits on those dark & dreary days. This outfit is one of my favorite combinations - a balanced mix of preppy pieces (button-down blouse & cable-knit sweater) with edgy accents...