Outfit: Is it spring yet?

Just as I am getting tired of the gray winters in Portland, March arrives and gives me hope for spring. I will surely miss chunky sweaters and boots but, I can't wait for the ability to easily throw on a lacy blouse and go. This outfit is my grab and go outfit for the colder months. First, leggings, a long sleeve, and some fabulous boots. Next, your oversized sweater of choice. 

My Outfit:
Leggings: Target
Long sleeve: Gap
Boots: Frye
Sweater: Nordstroms (Out of season)

Happy March! What is your chunky sweater of choice?

Maddie

Outfit: Workday Wednesday

Sometimes you need a work outfit that it quick and easy.   This dress I am wearing from Target is that outfit for me. It fits great, is comfortable, and wears well all day. My only problem is that I am tempted to wear it to work all the time. 

Having a few ready made thrown on outfits is essential for any successful work wardrobe. What simple and quick outfits do you have that work well any day?

Ellie's Outfit:
Dress: Target (Similar)
Boots: Steve Madden

Ellie

Outfit: Long Skirts

Spring is finally around the corner. You can spot the occasional flower blooming and I suddenly have the urge to throw on a skirt or dress. A maxi skirt or dress with a jacket or sweater is definetley a practical and comfy way to wear a dress in these cold months. This weekend Ellie and I had a fun night out at Bridgeport Brewery to celebrate a birthday and have some yummy food. We took the oppurtunity to dress up and take some pictures. Coincidentally we both choose long skirts and dresses for our night out. 

Ellie's Outfit:
Jacket: Levi
Skirt: American Apparel
Boots: Nordstroms
Necklace: Homemade, look for a tutorial in the coming weeks!

Maddie is off in beautiful Hawaii, I am very jealous! She will be updating us on her trip as well as including information on her outfit in this post soon! Also did you spot my pedometer in this post? I have started wearing one to track my steps and embarrassingly forgot to take it off for pictures.

Ellie & Maddie

Craft: Boot Cuffs

Although big socks with leggings and boots is an adorable look, sometimes shoving a thick sock into a boot can be cumbersome. The alternative: the boot cuff! Ellie had a professional development today,  a work day spent in meetings, so she was doubly productive knitting these cute cuffs and learning.

Ellie got this  Sol Maldonado. pattern from Ravelry. The cuffs were fairly easy to knit, with a basic front cable pattern and different combinations of knit and purl. Maddie got to model them!

Ellie & Maddie

Outfit: Summer Dresses Year Round

Lately we have been missing our favorite summer dresses, that are hiding in back of our closets. We decided this week to get the best ones out and make them work for the 35 degree weather in Portland. Big sweaters were an important addition, as well as boots and Ellie's favorite wool socks. Many times these dresses feel out of place in the winter, but with darker colors to contrast they can be very appropriate.

Maddie's Outfit
Dress: Free People
Boots: Nordstroms
Sweater: Free People (Similar)
Tights: Target
Belt: J Crew (Similar)
Earrings: Ms. Vix Jewelry

Ellie's Outfit:
Dress: Anthropologie (Similar)
Sweater: Gap (Similar)
Belt: Anthropologie (Similar)
Boots: Frye (No longer available in white)

Ellie & Maddie

Outfit: Cold Weather Cute

Need ideas for cold weather attire? We have a few suggestions that will keep you both warm and stylish at the same time. We have spent the last two weeks bundling up in Eastern Oregon and Northern Idaho, the weather is sure different than Portland. Maddie misses the forty degree weather and rain in Portland. Ellie can't quiet believe this! While on vacation we learned to layer, and layer and layer. Here are some of our favorite layering looks.

Because Maddie refused to take off her long underwear the entire ski vacation... she decided to incorporate them into her outfit. Honestly, throwing a big sweater, boots, and a scarf on over leggings or jeans is the easiest way to look both fashionable and dressed for the winter weather outside.

Sweater: Free People
Scarf: Nordstroms (Similar)
Leggings: Mod Cloth
Boots: Nordstroms (Similar)
Purse: National Geographic Store

Ellie, who always finds a way to wear a skirt or dress, learned the art of tights and socks and boots. She is still moderately warm, although she did have to take off her down coat for the photos.  SmartWool socks are the save all and thick leather boots sure help!

Dress: Shop Bop (Similar)
Tights: Spanx (Similar)
Socks: SmartWool (Smiliar)
Boots: Frye
Belt: J Crew (Similar)
Bangles: JCrew
Cowl: Homemade

How do you stay warm in cold weather? We obviously still need more tips!

Ellie & Maddie