I’ll be the first to admit that I thought loafers were ugly and not my style. I thought they were too preppy and that there was no way they could fit into my wardrobe.
Well, it just goes to show that tastes change, because I am in love with this beautiful suede pair from Beckett Simonon (gifted). You can read more details on their website, but their shoes are ethically crafted and made to order. They’re incredible quality and just stunning.
I challenged myself to find three ways to style these loafers and I did—all three ways feel comfortable and like “me”, so I think I did pretty good.
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I love this look— the wide leg jeans with the cuff make it so different than a normal wide leg jeans look. The browns are all super cohesive and bring it together.
These barrel leg pants are super comfy and I love pairing green and brown together! The cream cashmere sweater has pulls it all together and makes it a great neutral look.
This outfit is giving Parisian vibes and I’m here for it. The silk scarf is a fun find from our vacation to Cape May, NJ last year (I found a super similar one to link). I also love how black and brown pair together, so the pants were a good choice.
All outfits are linked HERE (including a bigger pair of loafers). Loafers linked HERE.
Saturday night into Sunday we got our first snowstorm of the year (and really the season!). We got about 7” of snow & we’ve have been out enjoying it. I live in an area where it’s cold most of the time & I subscribe to the belief that if it’s cold, we might as well have snow to do fun winter activities such as sledding, skiing, skating, etc. Yesterday and today my husband was able to pull our sons in the sled behind the fourwheeler and it brought so much joy!
I wanted to match the snowy scene so I wore this snowflake sweater from New York & Company. The black and white make it neutral while the print makes it seasonal and fun. I paired it with my Madewell jeans, target beanie, and blundstone boots (mine are the 1306 in rustic brown) and my ll bean coat.
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This green puffer vest is so good! It has an oversized fit without being *too* oversized and the green color is neutral while also bringing a little pop of color to the outfit.
I styled this puffer vest eight different ways below.
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In this look, I am wearing the vest with a neutral cropped sweater, jeans, and Bearpaw slipper shoes. Super cozy! Outfit linked HERE.
I love a puffer vest & leggings outfit & a comfy sweater makes it even better! I added my Birkenstock Boston clogs to make it even cozier. Outfit linked HERE.
This outfit is sporty and cute. I paired my Vessi sneakers with a turtleneck top and jeans. Outfit linked HERE.
This outfit has comfy joggers with a ribbed long sleeve and my Bearpaw slipper shoes. Ultimate cozy vibes. Outfit linked HERE.
This outfit is monochromatic in fun green hues. I’m loving green on green lately! Outfit linked HERE.
This sweater is soooo cozy and I love it paired with these black Chelsea boots and leggings. Outfit linked HERE.
I paired bootcut jeans with a basic ribbed top & a cozy scarf for this look. Outfit linked HERE.
For my final look I chose a 1/4 zip sweatshirt & my blundstone boots. Very practical for the winter months. Outfit linked HERE.
Here are all the outfits compiled together in one graphic. Feel free to pin on Pinterest to save for later!
I wear jewelry just about every day, and my favorite pieces are typically simple, yellow gold pieces. They add interest, personality, sparkle, and make me feel more put together. If you’re interested in adding classic, simple, and beautiful jewelry to your collection, this blog post is a great resource. It will feature my favorite jewelry pieces and brands that I believe are worth exploring.
For me, necklaces are my most worn pieces–I have about 6-8 necklaces I cycle through and then I generally wear a simple pair of hoops most days (I have two favorites). There are 3 brands that I typically wear the most, & I’ll be sharing my everyday go-to pieces and the pieces I wear when I want to dress up a little more.
The first brand I want to mention is Sela Designs. Sela Designs is a remarkable brand that deserves recognition for its outstanding commitment to making a positive impact. Their mission revolves around donating 100% of their profits to charities that aid victims of human trafficking, individuals trapped in poverty, and orphaned children. The combination of their philanthropic efforts and their dedication to crafting ethically made, top-notch jewelry makes them an excellent choice for conscientious customers. As an added bonus, I am thrilled to collaborate with them and share a special discount code with you. By using the code MARISSA10 at checkout, you can enjoy a 10% discount on any purchase from their shop.
The first piece I want to share from Sela Designs is the Everyday Hoop Earrings. These are one of my favorites & most worn pairs of earrings. I love that they are lightweight, simple, and easy to wear. They clip into themselves, (so my hair doesn’t get stuck in them) & they are a perfect amount of thickness to add interest to your outfit.
The second piece I love from Sela Designs are the Ivory Lake Earrings. These earrings are ones I wear when I want to dress up a little bit more and they are stunning– the raffia adds beautiful texture to your outfit and the disks are a neutral bone color.
I own multiple other pairs of earrings from Sela Designs, but the colors I own them in are sold out. I will share the other colors here: The Mia Earrings (I own the black) & the Oakleigh Earrings, which are pictured on the left (I own the cognac).
There are many other pieces from Sela Designs that include more earrings, necklaces, & bracelets, so be sure to check them out!
The second brand I want to share is GLDN. They have an extensive range of amazing pieces, and what’s even more exciting is that a lot of their collection is customizable! This means you can create jewelry that perfectly reflects your personal style. I have had the pleasure of partnering with GLDN in the past, although regrettably, I don’t have a discount code to offer in this blog post. If I am able to secure one in the future, I will update this post and include it here.
I have been wearing GLDN jewelry for 5-6 years. It all began when my husband gifted me with a beautifully crafted necklace from GLDN when they were still solely on Etsy. Since then, I have become a fan and collector of their pieces. In fact, I can confidently say that the majority of the necklaces I wear most frequently are from GLDN. So, needless to say, I have an assortment of their pieces to share with you.
The necklace my husband bought me is the Lucine Necklace. It’s so dainty and gorgeous! I love the hammered open circle detail and how simple and sweet it is. I have it in the 15-17″ option, but I also own a necklace extender that I use when I want to make my shorter necklaces longer. The Mona Necklace is very similar to the one I own, it’s just a smaller circle (9mm instead of 11mm).
The next necklace I wear ALL the time is the Marama Necklace. I customized mine with a hammered finish and mine is the 19-21″ length. It looks great all on its own or layered with any of my other necklaces.
Another favorite is the Small Flora Link Necklace. I had mine customized with my birth month flower and I have the 15-17″. I love that this one is suspended (like the Lucine circle necklace) because it stays in place and doesn’t spin around.
Another necklace I wear often is the Friendship Beads Necklace. I customized mine with 3 beads to represent my two sons and my husband, but you can add up to 7 beads. This necklace is so simple and pretty.
LLUME is the third and final brand I want to share. They are a small brand that creates beautiful and affordable jewelry. A lot of their pieces are meant to mix and match and be worn and styled together. I also love that they offer free shipping and returns! LLUME reached out to me in the past to collaborate and they were kind enough to give me a discount code for this post. You can use the code “MARISSA15” to get 15% off any purchase from their store.
My favorite piece from their store is the Prosecco Beaded Hoop earrings (I am wearing them in the picture to the right, although they’re hard to see). I have owned them for a year now, and I’m not kidding when I say they are my most worn pair of earrings. They’re small, lightweight, and the beaded texture is just too cute. If I wanted to sleep in them I could because they close into themselves and are so comfortable.
The other piece I own from Llume is the Colette Necklace. It’s a simple and dainty gold chain that’s perfect for everyday wear and layering. It looks great on it’s own or combined with other necklaces.
Jewelry is a great way to add some personality and sparkle to any outfit. Whether you prefer delicate pieces or bold statement jewelry, there’s something out there for everyone. What are your favorite jewelry pieces? Let me know in the comments below!
I hope this post was helpful and if you have any questions, please feel free to comment, send me an email or send me a message and I’d be happy to help!
