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One of the (many) reasons I like hanging out with my friend Amber is that she’s never afraid to pile on the accessories. As a textile artist, you rarely see her without one (or more) of her handwoven scarves. But, it’s also not uncommon for her to wear a necklace (or two) while she’s wearing a scarf!
Even though it still looks (and feels) like fall here, this year I’m ready to embrace winter. I’ve already watched White Christmas at least five times (this year), I released a batch of Contra Collection pendants that remind me of winter snowscapes, and I’ve got this new hat from Nickichicki to keep me warm! Let’s do this winter!
This year, I’ve decided to totally embrace winter. Because even though I hate being cold, my brand is pretty much a winter color palette to begin with. (Not to mention the fact that many of the stones in the Contra Collection look like tiny winter landscapes.)
Luckily, I’ve got this new hand knit hat from NickiChicki to keep me warm!
Now that it’s gotten cold, I’m thinking about all the ways I can stay warm while still dressing with some style. And for me, that means looking for ways to wear a necklace and a scarf at the same time. I realize that for most people, it’s a one or the other proposition (since they seem to be competing for the same space on your body). But necklaces and scarves don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Wearing them together is a surprising way to take your accessorizing to the next level. And because I’m a go big or go home kind of girl, here are three ways to combine some pretty serious statement necklaces with a giant, cozy blanket scarf:
Anyone who knows me knows I can’t function without an oversized cardigan. Whether I’m hanging out at home, hopping on an airplane, or even out shopping with friends, you’re unlikely to see me without a chunky cardigan. I’ve amassed a pretty solid collection of these cozy sweaters over the years, and thanks to the current obsession over hygge (the Danish concept of coziness) it’s safe to say we’ll be seeing the even more cardigans this year. Of course, an oversized cardigan doesn’t have to look schlubby. Read on for eight of my favorite ways to rock a chunky cardigan:
It’s officially winter here. And that means I’m not leaving my house unless I’m wearing at least a few layers, including a nice cozy scarf. But that doesn’t mean I’m leaving my jewelry at home. Instead, I just opt for pieces that I can layer WITH a scarf, like one of these five necklaces:
We tend to think of maxi dresses as the ultimate summer staple, but if you love maxi dresses like I do, you don’t have to put them away for winter. When layered with a cozy cardigan, boots, and tights (if need be), a maxi dress can totally work for winter. And of course, I’ll always top mine off with a bold statement necklace. (Because for me, no outfit is complete without one!)
1/ chunky cardigan // 2/ maxi dress // 3/ contra bib necklace // 4/ droplet bracelets // 5/ wedge booties
This is the time of year where my style tends to get a little lazy. My general rule of “must wear jeans to the studio” starts to get relaxed in favor of cozy sweatpants and snow boots. Which means now is a good time to revisit my go-to outfit in a way that’s elevated for chic winter style.
I’ve shared my go-to outfit here before (jeans, ankle boots, a cardigan, and statement necklace) but this version swaps the cardigan for a slightly more structured jacket and the ankle boots for something taller. (Mostly because I’m loving the shade of grey of these boots.) It’s an easy update to my regular look that will hopefully help me make it to spring!
1/ black cami // 2/ felt jacket // 3/ straight jeans // 4/ bold contra necklace // 5/ mixed metal stacking rings // 6/ knee high boots
When I was a kid, we’d spend New Year’s Day celebration the holidays with my dad’s side of the family. And even back then, I remember being plagued by the same sartorial challenges I now find myself facing any time I get together with my husband’s family. I want to dress nice (because it’s a holiday) but I don’t want to be overdressed. This was especially true for our New Year’s Day family gatherings growing up, since they were at my aunt’s house, which was on top of a mountain. (Not exactly a place to get super dressed up.) Since then, I’ve at least developed a go-to look that makes me feel a little fancy without being ridiculously overdressed – jeans, heeled ankle boots, and a killer statement necklace. This is a perfect look if you’ve got to head out on New Year Day’s, but it’s also just a great everyday look during those cold winter months when you want to look fabulous without going too fancy.
1/ lace shell // 2/ wool jacket // 3/ boyfriend jeans // 4/ contra bib necklace // 5/ cross body bag // 6/ mixed metal stacking rings // 7/ wedge bootie
1/ cashmere turtleneck // 2/ tulle skirt // 3/ bold contra necklace // 4/ faye shoulder bag // 5/ mixed metal stacking rings // 6/ point toe flats
There’s something about a tulle skirt that just feels so perfect for the holidays. Paired with a turtleneck, tights, and a stunning necklace and it’s a look that manages to be elegant and cozy at the same time.