Happy #FashionFriday friends! I got a new pink sweater for Christmas and I absolutely adore it. So today I thought I would share a few ways to dress up a simple sweater look.
When my Dad was in town after Christmas we had all kind of errands to run, but I also wanted to show Dad something fun too. I decided to take him to the WNC Nature Center to see some of the animals. Many of them sleep in the winter, but we still saw plenty of cool critters. And it was just warm enough to not freeze while walking around. It was in the 50’s then! I wish we had that kind of weather now. It has been so cold this week.
For our day on the town, I didn’t want to wear jeans because we would be out for a nice evening dinner. I needed a look that would work for the entire day and be warm.
I settled on this sweater but decided to dress it up with leggings, a sparkly headband and boot socks.
A light brown purse finishes off the look to perfection.
My three tips to dress up a sweater:
1- Pair it with leggings instead of jeans.
2- Pull out your nice boots.
3- Add accessories that look like you care.
Sweater: Ann Taylor Loft
Leggings: Hue
Boot socks: Altard State
Purse: Coach (Christmas gift!!!)
I’m looking forward to a cozy weekend at home! The hubs and I are hoping to get some good food in downtown Asheville and brave the cold to go for a walk/hike. It should be a quiet and nice weekend. And oh yeah, I’ll probably take down the trees. 🙂
I hope you have a great weekend planned too.
As for the Fashion, Thanks to Nicole for the linkup!
This is exactly what I would do! Leggings and boots for sure. I have a hard time dressing things up with jewelry though so I have to get better at that.
Thanks so much! I am all about the jewels!
Aren’t you just darling. I’m going to have to agree with everyone else – those boot socks are adorable!!
Very cute and a great choice for comfort and chic! I LOVE the bag!!!!!
Cute outfit!
Those boot socks are ADORABLE!! Love them!
Great tips Julie!
Thanks Sommer!
Can’t go wrong with a sweater and some leggings. Love the soft pink.
<3 Jamaica King
http://rarax3.com
Thanks Jamaica for stopping by the blog today! Nice to meet you!
I approve of this. I live in sweaters during the winter (hello, chicago), and i love me a statement necklace and boots. And a pashmina if necessary! Have a great weekend!
Thanks Susie! I hope you have a great weekend too!
Love the shade of this sweater, it’s perfect for warming up the mood in the Winter!
Hi, Julie — I loved #3 — add accessories like you care!! 😉
In my opinion just putting a little bit of thought in an outfit goes a long way.
Love the boot socks! I dress up my sweaters with big chunky necklaces or pretty scarves 🙂
I’m border line obsessed with scarfs right now too 🙂
You are adorable! I love those book socks. I need to get to Altard State pronto.
I’m kind of obsessed with the place! I want to trade in my clothes for theirs. haha
LOVE the boots! That is so chic!! <3 – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Thanks Gingi! Have a great weekend!
Beautiful Look, gave me something new to buy.
Off topic, I want you to know I copied your exact look for my Thanksgiving table decorations from last year, the one with the pier one pumpkins etc. I love it, had so many compliments.
This year I want you to post your Easter Table decoration, I want to copy it also. You have such good taste.
Oh wow! Thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked to décor so much. I had so much fun putting it together.
I’ll have to work on Easter– it is such a beautiful time of the year!
you are super cute and I look adding the cowboy boots!
Thanks Mary Beth! I adore those boots!
You look SO cute!!! Love it! How do you take such awesome pics, btw?
Oh thank you! I don’t know if they are awesome, but I really really try… so thank you!! For fashion pics my husband takes most of them. I’ll try to wear the outfit when we are going out anyway, I will set the settings on the camera and help him. He is really good with the camera though. Then I will fix them through editing. I’ve started taking some by myself with a tripod and setting the timer.
As I’m writing this… it sounds like a great topic for a post- haha!
I love boot socks and have been wearing them a lot!
Me too! They make winter a little more fun.
Oh cute! I LOVE your boot socks! I desperately need a new pair of brown boots, but I’m so picky. Maybe I can find something on sale this time of year 🙂
I found my dream boots on such a good sale after New Years! They are starting to come down in price!
I have that exact same sweater! Color and everything : ) I actually wore it to work yesterday.
Great minds think alike!
Love the total outfit : very nice.
Sweaters certainly can make a wonderful fashion statement as you have certainly shown here.
Thanks Blane!
Cute! My go-to formula for dressing up a sweater is simple: a button down, dress slacks/crops, and great shoes! Love your purse! Santa is smart! 😉
Santa is a genius.