Summer to Winter

Today's one of those "ehhh" days; it's still snowing on the East coast, but I didn't wake up to a "snow day, don't come into work" text (...the worst), which kinda made me feel blah, so I wasn't really trying to put any effort into my outfit.  Luckily, all the pieces I grabbed this morning kinda happened to go together (phew!).

I wore this super twirly cotton kimono, over the summer (see how I styled it in this post!)...that's right, this is from aerie's summer 2015 collection--it's a beach cover up.  What's great about pieces like this, is that you can wear them year 'round, depending whether you layer it over a sweater or a swimsuit!

If you're one of the lucky ducks escaping the cold and heading somewhere warm for winter break, a cotton kimono (like this one from Steve Madden) is the perfect addition to your travel wardrobe.  You can layer it over your sweater for some comfy chic airport style, and then once you've reached your destination, it doubles as a cute beach cover up!  Talk about versatility!

And because cotton kimonos are relatively nice and light, they don't take up a lot of space in your luggage!  Win.

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Beach Cover Up: aerie, old () || Sweater: aerie, old (similar here) || Turban: Paper Doll Vintage Boutique (similar here) || Puff keychain: Wish app (similar here) || Bag: Michael Kors || Boots: Macy's (similar here) || Jeggings: American Eagle Outfitters || Sunnies: Wish app (similar here) || Watch: c/o Fossil || Rings: Slate, c/o Rocksbox (similar here)*

*use code classicallycaitxoxo to get your first month of Rocksbox for FREE!

Style Inspo: Fringe + Gigi Hadid

Fringe has been super popular this year, and I'm totally on the bandwagon!  Even better?  Fringe on sweaters (even though this winter has been pretty mild so far)!

Gigi Hadid has easily become one of my favorite fashion inspirations!  Anyone who can (and does) rock fringe is a friend of mine.  She makes anything she wears look so effortlessly cool.

Since I unfortunately do not have her bank account, I re-created this particular favorite of mine, with all pieces that were under a hundred dollars (I admit to being a shopaholic, but I'm one on a tight budget).  It's such a simple look to throw together: sweater, jeans and boots; but the pieces themselves add interest: fringe on the sweater, ripped jeans, and a sleek over the knee boot.  In other words: perfection; you could wear this look anywhere.

Pic from Pinterest

Pic from InStyle

This fringe sweater from Aerie is by far my favorite sweater in my wardrobe (I have both colors it comes in, and wish it came in more hues...burgundy perhaps, I'd fill my closet).

I love the fringe sweater because it's super easy to throw on and still look cool and put together at the same time (which is great for all my fellow lazy girls out there).  I can wear this to work, out with the friends, or just running errands (or all three in one day without having to change multiple times!).

Shop my look alike outfit here!

Sweater: Aerie (on sale, and under $50!) || Jeggings: American Eagle Outfitters || OTK Boots: old sales find (similar to G.H.'s here) || Sunnies: Wish app (only $2 and $1 shipping!)

Lazy Girl, Fancy Pants

For someone who loves being dressed up all the time, I have to admit, I'm a bit lazy... I'm the girl who sleeps til the very last second because I'm cranky if I don't get enough sleep (I am not a morning person, haha), but I'm also the girl who refused to wear sweats out of the house (and even in my house, jeggings are pretty much the closest I'll come to sweats like 98% of the time).  My solution?  Pieces that look fancy, but are super comfy...enter modern-day lounge wear.

What's better than rolling out of bed (or off the couch, haha), and being able to get up and go by throwing on a sweater?  Instant presentability at it's finest; lazy girls everywhere rejoice!

The dress I'm wearing today, is actually an Aerie nightie, with a sweater (also Aerie!) thrown over it, and paired with tights and OTK boots (score!)!  It certainly doesn't get any easier for a girl who only leaves herself fifteen minutes to get ready in the morning (oops!  haha).

Sweater: Aerie || Dress: Aerie || OTK boots: Rock and Republic, old Kohl's sales find (similar here) || Glasses bangle: Kate Spade || Watch: c/o Fossil || Earrings: J. Crew, old sales find (similar here) || Sunnies: Paper Doll Vintage Boutique (similar here)

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